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Instant Reaction: Mistakes snowball on Flames in loss to Kraken

After a pair of lopsided losses in their first two games of the season, the Calgary Flames headed to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle looking to spoil the Kraken’s home-opener and get their season back on track.

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Ryan Huska Hurting Flames’ Rebuild with Bad Personnel Decisions

The Calgary Flames were expected to struggle this season, and that’s been the case through their first two games of the season. They’ve been outscored by a combined 10-2 through those opening two games, including a 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, another team expected to finish near the bottom of the NHL standings.

NHL News / Flame for Thought / October 4

Three Takeaways From the Calgary Flames 4-1 Defeat Against the Vancouver Canucks

The Calgary Flames are off to a rocky start in 2026/27, and given their overall lack of talent, fans are bracing for what could end up being the worst season in the history of the iconic franchise.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 4

Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary gets their looks, but can’t convert in 4-1 loss to Vancouver

The Calgary Flames brought a better tier of game on Saturday, but it still wasn’t enough against the Vancouver Canucks, falling 4-1 on the road. CF% –

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 4

Instant Reaction: Flames’ rough third period sinks them in Vancouver

After a pretty ugly outing in their season-opener on home ice on Thursday, the Calgary Flames headed to the coast to visit the Vancouver Canucks looking for redemption on Saturday night.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 3

Zary, Kuznetsov to sit out Saturday in Vancouver as healthy scratches

The Calgary Flames have made a pair of lineup changes ahead of their 2026-27 road opener against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. After falling

Derek Forbort News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Calgary Flames Acquire Veteran Defenseman on Saturday

Derek Forbort is taking the long route back toward the NHL. The Calgary Wranglers, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Flames, have signed the 34-year-old defenseman to a professional tryout, giving the veteran a chance to play for the Flames this season after a year lost mostly to injury.

Matvei Gridin News / Professor Press Box / October 3

Why Flames Matvei Gridin Could Be Ready for a Big Second Season

You watch some young players and think, well, maybe someday. Then there are young players who make you think, wait a minute, maybe someday is already starting.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

The Flames’ Most Interesting Trade Asset Isn’t a Player

There was something interesting about the Calgary Flames showing up in the Kirill Marchenko trade talks without actually wanting Kirill Marchenko. That sounds a little strange at first.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 3

4 Flames prospects made their AHL debuts in Friday’s Wranglers win over Abbotsford

The Calgary Wranglers opened their 2026-27 regular season on Friday night, defeating the visiting Abbotsford Canucks at the Saddledome. The Wranglers had a disappointing season in 2025-26, and they went through quite a few changes over the off-season.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 3

Breaking down the Calgary Flames roster by acquisition type

The Calgary Flames have announced their opening night roster for the 2026–27 season. Let’s break down the roster by acquisition type. There are four standard acquisition types in the NHL: trades, the NHL Draft, free agency, and waivers.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Jonathan Castagna News / Flamesnation / October 3

Recap: Jonathan Castagna nets two in Wranglers season opening debut

The Calgary Wranglers kicked off the 2026-27 season with a home game against the Abbotsford Canucks. Calgary didn’t have a lot of luck against them in their pre-season series but the home opener had a significantly better vibe about it and result.

Rory Kerins News / Flamesnation / October 3

Rory Kerins named third captain in Wranglers team history

The Calgary Wranglers were due to announce a new captain this year and they got that figured out right from game one. A few names were thrown around for this role and it very well could have gone to multiple guys, but ultimately, one name was announced.

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The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

Henry Mews News / Professor Press Box / October 2

The Flames May Be Taking the Long View With Henry Mews

Sometimes the most interesting thing about a prospect isn't where he is going. It's how much time his organization is willing to give him to get there.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 2

The Flames’ European prospects are dealing with growing pains early this season

Friends, the beginning of the hockey season can be a bit tumultuous, especially for younger players. There’s the excitement of the new season and a fresh start.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Why the Flames are almost ready to switch from rebuilding to adding

A lot has changed for the Calgary Flames over the past three years. After being a Stanley Cup favorite at the beginning of the decade, the Flames have

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 2

Calgary Flame Out: Winners and Losers From Opening Night at the Saddledome

The Calgary Flames are in the early stages of a rebuild, and while there's plenty of excitement over their growing prospect pool, there's going to be some major struggles in the National Hockey League moving forward.

Dustin Wolf News / Professor Press Box / October 2

Dustin Wolf Had a Bad Night. That Doesn't Make Him a Bad Goalie.

Something about goalies makes hockey fans lose patience awfully quickly. Dustin Wolf had a bad night Thursday. A really bad night. The Seattle Kraken scored six times on 32 shots, and Wolf finished with an .813 save percentage as the Calgary Flames opened their season with a 6-1 loss.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 2