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Who is next in line for the Calgary Flames’ captaincy?

The consensus among Calgary Flames fans was that MacKenzie Weegar would be named captain of the team once current captain Mikael Backlund either left or retired.

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The Calgary Flames are front runners to sign college free agent centre Tyson Gross

After the trade deadline, the only ways to add to your team are through your AHL team or to sign college free agents. There is a long list of college free agent successes, including Tyler Bozak, Chris Tanev, Torey Krug, and Chris Kunitz.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 10

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames show some resiliance, but can’t finish on top in 7-3 loss.

The Calgary Flames showed some good mid-game pushback, but fell back in the third on their way to a 7-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. CF% – 51.65%|| SCF% – 50.99%|| HDCF% – 49.23%|| xGF% – 48.81% It’s a Team Game – In reality this was a tale of three different games, a different one in each period.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 9

Instant Reaction: Capitals extinguish Flames with third period flurry

The Washington Capitals had a great first period on Monday night. Their opponents, the Calgary Flames, had a great second period. With the game up for grabs and tied after 40 minutes, the Capitals found another gear and pulled away from the visitors.

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

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Artem Grushnikov News / Flamesnation / March 9

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Artem Grushnikov

Artem Grushnikov came to the Calgary Wranglers as a mid-season addition in the 2023-24 season. He spent the majority of the year with the Texas Stars, then was included as part of the Chris Tanev trade in late February 2024.

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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

Olli Maatta News / The Win Column / March 9

Meet the newest Calgary Flames defenseman: Olli Maatta

The Calgary Flames made a huge and surprising trade on Wednesday that shocked many people. Defenceman MacKenzie Weegar was sent to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for three 2026 second-round picks, prospect Jonathan Castagna, and defenceman Olli Maatta.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 9

Recap: Wranglers lose a few skaters to call ups and fall 4-1 to Firebirds

The Calgary Wranglers and Coachella Valley Firebirds wrapped up their weekend series on Sunday for a late afternoon game. The Wranglers were without a few bodies due to some Flames call-ups and didn’t put up nearly as many shots as they did in the game prior.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 9

The Flames have four conditional draft picks to navigate in 2027 and 2028

Friends, back when he was general manager of the Calgary Flames, Brad Treliving showed a fondness for adding conditions to draft picks basically whenever he made trades.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Flames Recall Matvei Gridin, Hunter Brzustewicz

Two top prospects will bolster the Calgary Flames roster after shaking up their lineup at the Trade Deadline. Winger Matvei Gridin and defenseman Hunter Brzustewicz have both been recalled per a team announcement.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 8

What the Flames are getting in Victor Olofsson

The 2026 NHL trade deadline may have felt like a dud in other markets, but general manager Craig Conroy made sure to give Flames fans something to talk about.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / March 8

Hot Hands and Quick Feet: Flames Show Character

The Calgary Flames held on for a 5-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday night at Scotiabank Saddledome, ending a rough four-game slide. It was the kind of game that started with Carolina jumping out to an early lead, only for Calgary to rally back with some opportunistic scoring and a little grit down the stretch.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 8

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames spring ahead with goals galore in 5-4 victory over Hurricanes

The Calgary Flames turned the page in a big way on Saturday night, with the ‘Dome rockin’ they sent the Carolina Hurricanes home with a 5-4 loss. CF% –

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Calgary Flames Potentially Without Blueliner Despite Win

The Calgary Flames could be without recently acquired defenceman Zach Whitecloud for some time. The Flames’ blueliner suffered an apparent injury as he went awkwardly into the boards after clipping skates with a Carolina Hurricanes player.

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Zach Whitecloud News / Daily Faceoff / March 8

Flames’ Zach Whitecloud exits game with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud exited Saturday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes and did not return after an awkward collision with Nikolaj Ehlers late in the first period.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Calgary Flames 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline Grade

The Calgary Flames have known heading into the trade deadline that this season is a lost one. Coming off their worst start in franchise history, the Flames are looking at picking at the NHL Entry Draft inside the top three for the very first time.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Flames Make Bold Deadline Moves, Position Franchise for Accelerated Rebuild

The Calgary Flames took a decisive step toward reshaping their future at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, making multiple moves that signal a clear organizational direction.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Craig Conroy has re-stocked the Flames’ cupboards like never before

Before Craig Conroy took over as their general manager in 2023, the Calgary Flames had made multiple picks in the first round of a single NHL Draft just once.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Kadri’s Deadline Trade Surprise: Why Both Avs and Flames Won

The Nazem Kadri trade came out of nowhere right at the deadline, and it didn’t feel like it was going to happen. For a couple of days, it looked like it was on, then everything went dead quiet, like it was dead, then bam — it was back to life.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Is a Nazem Kadri trade close? Are the Canadiens sending a big name back to Flames?

As the action continues on an active trade deadline day, one name to keep an eye on is Kadri.

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Craig Conroy News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Craig Conroy Doing Excellent Work to Get Flames on Right Path

Craig Conroy was thrown right to the wolves in what is his first time as a general manager. Taking over for Brad Treliving, Conroy found himself with a veteran-filled Calgary Flames roster that had just missed the playoffs by 17 points.