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Instant Reaction: Flames run out of gas in the Motor City

The Calgary Flames had a good first period in Detroit when they faced the Red Wings. Their second period had some big lapses at bad times. And they just couldn’t muster enough energy in the third period to claw their way back into the game.

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The Flames’ NCAA signings over the last decades have had highs and lows

The Calgary Flames made a big splash last week, adding college centre (and Calgary kid) Tyson Gross as a free agent signing. Gross’ addition continues an annual tradition of teams battling against each other to ink a handful of highly-touted collegians.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 16

Flames’ Yan Kuznetsov Out Day-To-Day

The Calgary Flames will need to shake up their blue-line before Monday night’s matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Defenseman Yan Kuznetsov is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury, head coach Ryan Huska told Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 16

World Cup of Hockey '28 coming to Calgary, Edmonton, Prague

The North American portion of the World Cup of Hockey 2028 will take place in the Alberta cities of Edmonton and Calgary. Prague, in the Czech Republic, will serve as the European host for the international tournament, which was most recently held in 2016.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 16

Calgary to co-host 2028 World Cup of Hockey, along with Edmonton and Prague

What was long-rumoured is now official. In February 2028, Calgary’s new arena, Scotia Place, will serve as one of the three host arenas for the 2028 return of the World Cup of Hockey.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 16

Calgary Flames 7 game check in: The losses continue to pile up

We return with our seven-game check-in series, as we check in on what’s been going on with the Calgary Flames throughout this stretch. It’s been 10 days since the trade deadline, as the Flames emerged as clear winners.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 16

Recap: Wranglers split Moose series on Saint John Flames themed weekend

The Calgary Wranglers wrapped up their four game season series against the Manitoba Moose in a noon game on Sunday. The Wranglers had a 2-1-0-0 edge in the series after winning Friday’s game 7-2.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with the first of two games this Monday. The first matchup features the Calgary Flames visiting the Detroit Red Wings. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 15

Several Flames college prospects were eliminated from conference playoffs (but could still make NCAA tournament)

It was a pretty busy, noteworthy few days in American college hockey! With so many Calgary Flames prospects involved in the NCAA route, we felt we should do a quick rundown of where things are at heading into Sunday’s action.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 15

Contending Wings eye turnaround at home vs. lowly Flames

The struggling Detroit Red Wings are hoping a return home and a visit by the floundering Calgary Flames on Monday will be just the tonic needed to turn their fortunes.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 15

Mikael Backlund scores his 230th career goal, passing Kent Nilsson for fifth in Flames history

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund recorded his 230th NHL career goal in Saturday night’s game against the New York Islanders. Backlund was able to redirect a shot from new Flames acquisition Olli Määttä, who was set up by Kevin Bahl.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 15

Beyond the Boxscore: The Flames rotating cast of characters fall one goal short of comeback in 3-2 Long Island loss

The Calgary Flames couldn’t quite make the comeback after falling down early in the first period to the New York Islanders, losing 3-2. CF% – 52.47%|| SCF% – 52.65%|| HDCF% – 50.31%|| xGF% – 42.99% It’s a Team Game – Calgary had some energy to start the game, but for once Devin Cooley wasn’t doing his best brick wall impression.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 15

An early look at 2027 Trade Deadline pieces for the Calgary Flames

It is official. With MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri both being traded at this year’s deadline, the Calgary Flames are in rebuild mode. Selling these key players got them plenty of draft stock in return.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 15

Taking a look at the Calgary Flames’ salary cap situation

Continuing their rebuild at this year’s trade deadline, the Calgary Flames—already one of the NHL’s lowest spending teams this year—shed more salary. According to PuckPedia, the Flames currently have the fifth-lowest cap hit in the NHL.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Flames’ Ethan Wyttenbach already exceeding expectations as 2025 fifth-rounder

It’s always hard to evaluate prospects so close from their draft year, but even with the 2025 NHL Draft less than nine months old, Calgary Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach is emerging as one of the biggest steals.

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Calgary Flames Sign Undrafted Free Agent out of NCAA

The Calgary Flames made a splash in the NCAA free agent market. They have signed undrafted free agent Tyson Gross out of St. Cloud State. The contract is a two-way, two year contract with an average annual value of $975,000.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Report: Flames sign NCAA free agent Tyson Gross to entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have signed top NCAA unrestricted free agent Tyson Gross to an entry-level contract, the club announced, according to Sportsnet’s Eric Francis.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Flames Linked To Tyson Gross

Calgary native Tyson Gross is one of the top undrafted free agents available coming out of college this season. His hometown Flames are on the shortlist of teams the center is considering signing with, and he will make his decision in the next few days, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 11