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Flames announce eight game pre-season schedule for 2025-26

On Monday afternoon, the Calgary Flames announced their pre-season schedule for the 2025-26 campaign. The schedule features eight exhibition games, perhaps for the final time given the expectation that the new collective bargaining agreement will see the pre-season cut down to four games as the regular season is boosted up to 84 games.

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Flames add three-time Stanley Cup winner Brent Seabrook to player development staff

The Calgary Flames made a staffing announcement during Monday afternoon’s news fire hose, announcing the addition of Brent Seabrook to their player development staff.

Clark Bishop News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Flames sign Clark Bishop to one-year contract extension

The Calgary Flames announced Monday that the club has signed center Clark Bishop to a one-year, two-way contract extension that carries a $775,000 average annual value.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 30

Flames announce 2025 development camp roster and schedule

Now that the NHL Draft is complete and we’re about to hit free agency, it’s also time for an annual rite of summer: the Calgary Flames’ development camp at Winsport.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Flames add Brent Seabrook to player development staff

The Calgary Flames announced Monday they have added former NHL defenseman Brent Seabrook to their player development staff. The team says Seabrook will

Rasmus Andersson News / Flamesnation / June 30

Vegas tops list of Rasmus Andersson’s preferred destinations: report

Folks, there are a few things we think we know right now. One is that Calgary Flames blueliner Rasmus Andersson is a really good hockey player. Another is that he’s gonna get a big raise on his next contract.

Aaron Ekblad News / Flamesnation / June 30

Free Agent Targets: Aaron Ekblad would be a significant upgrade to the Flames’ defence core

Defence is one of the Calgary Flames’ biggest needs heading into the 2025-26 season. It seems like Rasmus Andersson will be on the move sooner rather than later, which will leave a gaping hole in the Flames’ defence core.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 30

Flames tender qualifying offers to six players, including Connor Zary and Morgan Frost

The Calgary Flames have tendered qualifying offers to six players, retaining their exclusive negotiating rights as they prepare to become restricted free agents on Tuesday.

Kevin Bahl News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Grading the Flames’ 6-Year Extension for Kevin Bahl

On June 28, while picks were on the floor of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames announced the re-signing of restricted free agent (RFA) defenceman Kevin Bahl to a six-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.35 million.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 30

Where will the Flames’ 2025 draft choices be playing in 2025-26?

The Calgary Flames had a productive weekend, selecting eight players at the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday. With these new faces added to the organization, where can fans watch the eight picks during the 2025-26 season?

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 30

2025 Calgary Flames Free Agency Primer

We are just a day away from free agent frenzy, the busiest day of the NHL offseason and the Calgary Flames have quite a bit on their plate. With glaring needs that must be fixed, and an abundance of cap space to use, the possibilities are endless for Craig Conroy and the rest of Flames’ management.

Rasmus Andersson News / Flamesnation / June 30

Los Angeles Kings attempted to trade for Flames’ Rasmus Andersson at the draft: report

The period around the NHL Draft and the opening of unrestricted free agency can be chaotic, folks, as all of the National Hockey League’s 32 clubs work hard to improve their rosters.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz

Ivan Provorov News / The Win Column / June 30

Flames free agency target: Ivan Provorov

It’s officially that time of year when the offseason is in full swing. With free agency set to open tomorrow, we’ll be taking a look at certain pending UFAs and determining if they’d be a fit for the Calgary Flames. For our final player in this series, we’re taking a look at Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Ivan Provorov.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

6 Players the Calgary Flames Should Target in Free Agency

The Calgary Flames are in a great spot right now. While they aren’t close to competing for a Stanley Cup, they are slowly building this thing from the ground up.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 30

One realistic Flames offer sheet target for NHL free agency

Offer sheets are back in the NHL thanks to the St. Louis Blues. They were able to successfully sign both Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg while only giving up a second and a third round pick last summer.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 29

Scotiabank Saddledome to host CHL/USA Prospects Challenge on Nov. 25

Good news, Calgary Flames fans! Doing your homework for the 2026 NHL Draft will be a bit easier. On Saturday, in advance of the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Canadian Hockey League announced that Calgary’s historic Scotiabank Saddledome will host a game of the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge on Nov.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / June 29