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Wings build 4-goal cushion, hang on to edge Flames

Alex DeBrincat scored twice in a three-point game as the visiting Detroit Red Wings staked a four-goal lead and held on for a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

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Ethan Wyttenbach isn’t the only late-round Flames prospect finding success this season

There’s been a lot of talk about Ethan Wyttenbach in Calgary Flames’ circles. And rightfully so. The Roslyn, New York native leads all freshmen in NCAA scoring thanks to nine goals and 25 points in 18 games.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 10

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: WJC snubs, developments

The Flames’ NHL squad has really built up some momentum recently. As of writing, the Flames sit four points out of a playoff spot, with the playoff teams holding games in hand.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Yan Kuznetsov News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Flames Are Very Lucky They Didn’t Lose Kuznetsov on Waivers

The Calgary Flames have had a very unexpected player help them turn their season around. After struggling immensely through October, the Flames chose to recall defenceman Yan Kuznetsov from the American Hockey League.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Owen Say News / Flamesnation / December 10

Recap: Owen Say’s first pro shutout led the Wranglers to a homecoming win against the Firebirds

The Calgary Wranglers are finally back in Calgary and started their six game homestand on Tuesday with a match up against the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / December 10

Zayne Parekh looks to regain confidence at 2026 World Junior Championship

There’s no question about it, Zayne Parekh needs to get his swagger back. That same swagger that helped him utterly dominate his competition in junior, to the tune of 240 career points, back-to-back 30-goal campaigns, and a Memorial Cup to boot.

Hunter Brzustewicz News / Flamesnation / December 9

Flames lineup news: ‘Pretty good chance’ Hunter Brzustewicz plays on Wednesday against Detroit

One of the Calgary Flames’ most promising young prospects could be making his 2025-26 season debut in the final game of their homestand. On Monday, the Flames summoned blueliner Hunter Brzustewicz from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers, at least in part due to an injury suffered by blueliner Jake Bean.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 9

Flames prospect roundup: Cole Reschny and Cade Littler picked up plenty of points the last two weeks

Cole Reschny and Cade Littler have been hot for North Dakota in the past couple of weeks. This is the Nov. 25 – Dec. 8 edition of the Flames prospect round-up, where we look at how Flames prospects have done every week.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Flames News & Rumours: Parekh, Brzustewicz, Conroy & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Zayne Parekh, as well as prospect Cole Reschny, have both been invited to Canada’s World Junior camp.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 9

Looking at Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund’s case for the Selke Trophy

The Calgary Flames are many things this year, and one of the most notable is that they are polarising. The fan base is decidedly divided on whether it’s time to rebuild and not just retool.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Win Column / December 9

Amid trade rumours and contract talks, Rasmus Andersson is having the best season of his career

No Calgary Flames player came into the season with more noise than Rasmus Andersson. The 28-year-old pending unrestricted free agent was the centre of numerous trade rumours over the summer, seemingly coming a signature away from being shipped out of town.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 9

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames see floodgates open against porous Sabres goaltending in 7-4 win.

There were goals aplenty on both sides of the puck with the Calgary Flames coming out victorious 7-4 over the Buffalo Sabres. CF% – 44.33%|| SCF% – 43.53%|| HDCF% – 45.2%|| xGF% – 49.51% It’s a Team Game – It is almost like three different games occurred, one in each period.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 9

The Flames will not bottom out unless they trade veteran players

The Calgary Flames are back to being the team that they were for most of last season. Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 8, the Flames were 10-7-2 which puts them 11th in the NHL in points and 16th in points percentage.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 9

Flames' top-scoring game of season proves too much for Sabres

Yegor Sharangovich scored twice in a three-point game while Nazem Kadri tallied once and added two assists to lead the host Calgary Flames to a 7-4 victory over the slumping Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / December 8

Gavin McKenna, Zayne Parekh headline Canada's world junior camp roster

Projected top draft pick Gavin McKenna and five players with NHL experience headline Canada's training camp roster for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Blake Coleman News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Three Potential Landing Spots for Flames’ Blake Coleman

With the Calgary Flames sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, their roster is increasingly being viewed through a trade-deadline lens. While much of the speculation has centered on Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman has quietly emerged as one of the more intriguing names to watch around the league.

Dustin Wolf News / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Dustin Wolf Leads Flames to 2-0 Shutout Victory Over the Mammoth

On Saturday evening, on Hockey Night in Canada, the Calgary Flames hosted the Utah Mammoth for the first of three in their three-game season series. The

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6

Rangers recall Jaroslav Chmelar, reassign Brennan Othmann

The New York Rangers have rewarded a rookie for a recent hot streak in the AHL.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6

Rasmus Andersson Rumors Grow as D-Man Ups Trade Value

Rasmus Andersson is currently playing some of the best hockey this season — and maybe hitting highs in his career. His increased production is creating more trade conversation, and he’s commented on where things stand regarding his future with the team.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / December 5

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Blake Coleman and Rasmus Andersson

James Murphy of RG Media: 34-year-old Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman carries a $4.9 million cap hit and is generating interest around the league, according to multiple sources.