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Rasmus Andersson's Trade Market Hinges on Bowen Byram Outcome, Vegas Among Teams Monitoring

Rasmus Andersson appears to be on the move this off-season, but now David Pagnotta has revealed that a trade hinges on Bowen Byram's future. For weeks now, it has seemed as though the Calgary Flames were on the verge of trading star defenseman Rasmus Andersson, but as of yet, no type of deal has come to fruition.

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Flames 2025 Draft Profile: Aidan Lane

With the 176th pick, the Calgary Flames selected forward Aidan Lane out of St. Andrew’s College. Being another winger in the Flames’ system, Lane has the potential to turn into another value pick chosen in the later rounds.

Connor Zary News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Projecting Connor Zary’s Contract Extension With the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames have been relatively quiet to start the offseason. However, their biggest priority still needs attention. Connor Zary, the Flames’ first-round pick of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, remains without a contract and is currently a restricted free agent.

Nazem Kadri News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

3 Non-Maple Leafs Trade Destinations for Flames’ Nazem Kadri

Over the past few days, Nazem Kadri’s name has been brought up in several trade rumours around the NHL, primarily involving a deal sending him back to the Toronto Maple Leafs to serve as their second-line centre.

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Luke Misa News / Flamesnation / July 11

Flames prospect Lusa Misa is off to college after four Ontario Hockey League seasons

Across hockey, one of the bigger stories over the past year has been the NCAA changing their eligibility requirements for incoming players. For the first time, we’ve seen players from Canadian major junior hockey become eligible to play in college, and it’s led to a lot of player movement.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 11

With a little luck, the Calgary Flames should be a playoff team in 2025-26

The Calgary Flames ended last season inches away from the playoffs and gon into next season in a very similar position. The team has made remarkably few moves, and except for the impending trade of Rasmus Andersson, appears ready to start the season nearly the same as it ended last season.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 11

Examining the latest Calgary Flames trades with Armchair GM

The NHL draft is over, and the rush surrounding free agency has settled. NHL fans are sitting around waiting for their teams to make a blockbuster trade, the release of the schedule, and, quite honestly, anything else.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 11

Daily Faceoff breaks down the Flames’ top 10 prospects

We’re still in the aftermath of the 2025 NHL Draft, gang, and across the hockey-related interwebs, some of our friends are breaking down how the draft has impacted various NHL clubs’ prospect cupboards.

Bowen Byram News / The Win Column / July 10

Report: The Calgary Flames were never going to offer sheet Bowen Byram

The Calgary Flames are weak at left defence, and it’s no secret they’ve been trying to address this issue this offseason. Virtually every left defenceman whose name has hit the market has been linked to the Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 10

Calgary Wranglers announce 2025-26 season schedule

Everyone, start your planning. The American Hockey League released its 2025-26 regular season schedule on Thursday. Embedded within their massive league-wide schedule are 72 games that encompass the fourth season for the Calgary Flames’ AHL farm club, the Calgary Wranglers.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 10

Elliotte Friedman Reveals Key Update on Nazem Kadri's Potential Return to Maple Leafs

Nazem Kadri has been connected to a return to Toronto this off-season, but now Elliotte Friedman has shut down any reports that he wants to leave Calgary.

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 10

A statistical look at the Flames’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The Calgary Flames made eight selections at last weekend’s 2025 NHL Draft. It was the third draft with Craig Conroy as general manager. And for the second consecutive year, the feedback from the scouting community is that the Flames did a pretty good chop continuing to stock their cupboards.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 10

The Flames can’t make the same mistake with Connor Zary that they did with Sam Bennett

Every organization in the NHL is bound to make some mistakes. The Calgary Flames have made a few, especially over the last decade. One mistake that has come back to haunt the club is giving up on their highest draft pick in franchise history, Sam Bennett.

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Ethan Wyttenbach News / The Win Column / July 10

Flames 2025 Draft profile: Ethan Wyttenbach

With the 144th overall pick, the Calgary Flames drafted forward Ethan Wyttenbach out of the USHL. Being another winger prospect, Wyttenbach is undersized but possesses incredible skill as a player.

NHL News / The Win Column / July 10

The Calgary Flames should trade for San Jose Sharks defenceman Henry Thrun

The Calgary Flames are one of the teams that have an abundance of both cap space and opportunity for players. This gives the team maximum flexibility to acquire players who are lower-risk, younger players with high potential upside in need of a change in scenery.

Cullen Potter News / Flamesnation / July 10

Flames prospect Cullen Potter named to American roster for World Junior Summer Showcase

Every year in late July, USA Hockey hosts an event known as the World Junior Summer Showcase, which serves as a summer evaluation camp for Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland in advance of the impending World Junior Championship tournament over the winter holidays.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Calgary Flames’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

Summer Series: Calgary Flames Defining Moment

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 9

Cullen Potter named to Team USA World Junior Summer Showcase team

This afternoon USA Hockey announced their roster for the upcoming summer showcase for this winters World Junior team and Calgary Flames prospect, Cullen Potter, will be joining the team when the camp kicks off at the end of this month.

Sam Morton News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Flames re-sign Sam Morton to one-year, two-way contract

The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with restricted free agent forward Sam Morton, the club announced Wednesday morning.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Flames’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Calgary Flames have missed the playoffs for a third straight season. While that is discouraging, they have draft capital, quality pieces in place, and cap space to make a change.

Rasmus Andersson News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Flames' Rasmus Andersson Trade Rumors Get Major Update

As the NHL offseason continues, we could just be starting to see some movement via the trade market. Most of the main free agents are off the board, and teams are now looking to trades to improve their roster.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Flames’ Goalies Prosvetov & Cooley Set to Compete for Backup Role Behind Wolf

As part of the NHL’s annual free agent frenzy, longtime Calgary Flames backup goaltender Dan Vladar signed a two-year, $6.7 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / July 5

NHL Rumours: Dustin Wolf Extension and Rasmus Andersson Trade Would Alter Calgary Flames Future Defensively

In this edition of NHL rumours, we check in on the Calgary Flames. They appear to be staying busy this offseason. Recently, reports are circulating about a potential contract extension for goaltender Dustin Wolf. Meanwhile, defenceman Rasmus Andersson continues to draw trade interest from several Western Conference contenders.

Nazem Kadri News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Insider provides update on Flames' interest in trading Nazem Kadri

Given that many teams have struck out in their attempt to secure a top-six center this summer due to a limited market, some have turned their eyes toward Calgary Flames’ Nazem Kadri as a potential option on the trade market.

Flames prospect Theo Stockselius selected by Seattle in the 2025 CHL Import Draft

‘I’m trying to play in the NHL’: Flames top prospect Zayne Parekh is very clear about his goals

Grading each of the Flames’ three major extensions this off-season