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Flames are ‘trying to move’ forward Connor Zary: Dreger

We’ve seen a flurry of trade activity across the hockey world this week, including a blockbuster featuring the Calgary Flames. Now, per TSN’s Darren Dreger,

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‘Trade market quiet for the moment’ for Flames forward Blake Coleman: LeBrun

Gang, we’re entering the silly season, when big moves can happen at a moment’s notice and everyone frantically is refreshing their social media feeds to stay up to date.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 24

Possible Calgary Flames at 6th: Tynan Lawrence

Each day, it inches closer to Friday, which means it inches closer to the NHL draft, which means it inches closer to the Calgary Flames welcoming in their next best prospect at 6th overall.

NHL News / Flamesnation / June 24

What does Simon Nemec bring to the Flames?

In the midst of what ended up being a very busy June 23 around the NHL, the Calgary Flames made a splash of their own. Craig Conroy moved out a fair chunk of future draft capital to bring in 2022 second overall pick, Simon Nemec.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 24

FN Draft Profiles: Ivar Stenberg will likely be out of reach unless Flames trade up

After losing the draft lottery last month, the Calgary Flames currently possess the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. By most projections, Ivar Stenberg will be long gone by the time the Flames are on the clock for the first time in Buffalo later this week.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 24

Former Calgary Flames draft picks to win their first Stanley Cup elsewhere

The Calgary Flames are known for being one of those franchises that give up on players too early. They may not always completely give up on players, but they just so happen to break out when they are traded.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 24

20 Calgary Flames players have expiring contracts on July 1

Friends, we’re into the most frenzied part of the off-season. The National Hockey League’s annual entry draft is this coming weekend and that can be a transformative two days for a hockey club.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 24

Carson Carels and Nikita Klepov highlight Flames first five picks in latest mock draft from The Athletic

On Tuesday, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler published his third and final mock of this year’s NHL Entry Draft, with the real thing scheduled to kick off this Friday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 23

FN Draft Profiles: Simas Ignatavicius could make Lithuanian history with the Calgary Flames

Simas Ignatavičius is not only a dual American and Lithuanian citizen, but he is also currently playing professional hockey in Switzerland in the National League.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Calgary Flames acquire Simon Nemec in blockbuster trade

The first domino of the Sunny Mehta regime with the New Jersey Devils has fallen.

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

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 23

Flames Draft 2026: A history of the 55th overall pick

As it stands, the Calgary Flames have four second-round picks. We’ve already looked at the history of the other three, but the 55th overall pick, originally owned by the Ottawa Senators, is an interesting one.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 23

Building historical draft classes using the Calgary Flames’ 2026 draft slots

The Calgary Flames will enter the 2026 NHL Draft with a whopping 11 draft picks, including six in the first two rounds, giving them their largest draft class in years.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 23

Can the Flames find a fifth-round gem again at the 2026 NHL Draft?

The fifth round of the NHL Draft feels like when the “mid-draft” period ends and things transition towards “late draft.” Often it’s a round where things start thinning out in terms of high-end talent.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 23

Possible Calgary Flames at 6th: Alberts Smits

With the first round of the NHL Draft happening this Friday, it’s the perfect time to start looking at prospects the Calgary Flames might end up with at 6th overall.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 23

Calgary Flames 2026 NHL Draft: Pick rumours & trade scenarios

It’s almost time for the annual NHL Draft, and there is a lot of unpacking for the Calgary Flames. With a treasure chest of draft picks, especially two back-to-back in the second round, the Flames are in an interesting position.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 23

Latest Daily Faceoff mock draft sees Flames select Viggo Björck and Maddox Dagenais in the first round

It’s officially draft week in the NHL, meaning the last few mocks are trickling out before the real thing kicks off on Friday. On Monday, Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis got the week going with his latest mock draft of the first round, including the Calgary Flames’ two picks.