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Did the Calgary Flames Get Their Opening Night Lineup Right?

After months of waiting, the Calgary Flames are officially back, as the final ever season opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome will take place on Thursday night with a battle against the Pacific Division rival Seattle Kraken.

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The Flames need to continue to sell this season

Craig Conroy has been one of the busiest general managers in the NHL since replacing Brad Treliving in 2023. It’s wild to see the high number of quality NHL players that have been moved out of the organization.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 1

10 Predictions for the Calgary Flames in 2026/27

The Calgary Flames have been one of the NHL's most mediocre teams for a number of years now, but after picking their direction and struggling in 2025/26, the team are firmly committed to potentially the first full rebuild in the history of the franchise.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 1

Over or under? Analyzing The Athletic’s Calgary Flames point projections

Dom Luszczyszyn’s yearly fantasy hockey point projections are here for the 2026-27 season, and if Dom is correct, the Calgary Flames won’t be scoring many goals this season.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 1

Five Things the Calgary Flames Need to Accomplish During the 2026/27 Season

The Calgary Flames have been trending down in the past few years, and while optimism is high given their current commitment to a rebuild, something we've never seen in franchise history, things could change in an instant knowing this ownership group.

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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 1

Can the Flames carry over their momentum from last season?

The 2025-26 season was a bit weird for the Calgary Flames. The season began with the hockey world wondering if the Flames could somehow get that one additional point that kept them out of the playoffs the prior season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30

Flames face Kraken, out to ride wave of last home opener at Saddledome

The Calgary Flames believe the final home opener at the Saddledome will give them an extra boost. With their new arena slated to be ready in time for next season, the Flames kick off one last campaign in the iconic building when they host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 30

Flames Prospect Round-up: Mace’o Phillips scored first WHL goal

Hockey is officially back, as the National Hockey League kicked off on Tuesday evening. While the Flames don’t begin their season until Thursday evening, their prospects in the Canadian Hockey League and overseas have been playing for a few weeks now.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 30

Flames announce leadership group for 2026-27 season

The Calgary Flames’ leadership group is set for the 2026-27 season. On Wednesday morning, the team announced who’ll wear the C and the two As. Mikael Backlund resumes his captaincy, while Jonathan Huberdeau and Zach Whitecloud will serve as alternates.

Dustin Wolf News / Professor Press Box / September 30

Dustin Wolf Is the Most Interesting Flame to Watch This Season

Dustin Wolf could be the most interesting Calgary Flames player in Thursday night’s season opener. It wasn't a surprise that he was named the starting goalie; the announcement isn’t really hot news.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 30

Calgary Flames Reveal Leadership Group for 2026/27

For several years now, Mikael Backlund, who will surpass Jarome Iginla as the Calgary Flames franchise leader in games played this season has been the leader of the team, and in their final year at the Scotiabank Saddledome, that won't be changing.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 30

A brief history of Calgary Flames season-opening goals

The roster for the Calgary Flames always takes a slightly different shape each fall, and this fall there are some young players looking to make a statement early.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 30

How Different Does the Calgary Flames Lineup Look on Opening Night Compared to Last Season?

The Calgary Flames entered 2025/26 with very little hope of genuine contention, and entering next season, nothing has changed on that front. Something

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 30

Trusting the process: a 2026-27 Flames season preview

On May 23, 2023, the Calgary Flames named assistant general manager Craig Conroy, a 1,009 National Hockey League veteran as a player and budding club executive since his retirement in February 2011, as the club’s new general manager.

Chase Harrington News / Flame for Thought / September 30

Calgary Flames Make Major Announcement on Second-Round Pick Chase Harrington

The Calgary Flames have made building through the draft their priority, and while it's much easier to land a star in the first-round, the ability of Craig Conroy has been to land potential NHLers in the second round and beyond.

NHL News / Flamesnation / September 30

Report: Flames were involved in Kirill Marchenko trade talks as potential cap facilitators

Less than 24 hours after the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets consummated their blockbuster Matthew Knies-for-Kirill Marchenko blockbuster, Sportsnet’s Eric Francis has reported that the Calgary Flames were also involved in the trade discussions, just not in a traditional way.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 30

A look at the Flames’ 2026-27 season-opening salary cap picture

The Calgary Flames announced their 2026-27 season-opening roster on Monday afternoon. The roster contains 23 active players – two goaltenders, eight defencemen and 13 forwards – plus one player on the injury reserve list.

Chase Harrington News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Flames sign Chase Harrington to three-year, entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with forward prospect Chase Harrington, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

Chase Harrington News / Flamesnation / September 30

Flames sign 2026 second-rounder Chase Harrington to three year entry-level contract ($1.075 million AAV)

The Calgary Flames have put pen to paper with one of their most exciting prospects. On Tuesday evening, the Flames announced that they’ve signed forward Chase Harrington to a three year entry-level contract carrying an average annual value of $1.075 million.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

5 of the Most Memorable Flames Moments in Saddledome History

The rodeo may be coming to a close following the end of the season for the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome, but these historic moments will live on forever. When the Flames arrived in Calgary in 1980 after leaving Atlanta, their original home was the Stampede Corral, which only had a capacity of 8,700, below NHL standards.

Wes Walz News / Flamesnation / September 29

A Flame from the Past: Wes Walz

Do you remember Wes Walz? Every once in a while, we take a look at a player who once played for the Calgary Flames in a series called “A Flame From the Past.” This player has to have played a significant number of games for the Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 29

Calgary Flames Reported Value Takes a Major Leap From 2025

Simply put, the 2026/27 season isn't going to be a great one for the Calgary Flames, with the team and their young squad lacking elite level talent likely to end the year near the bottom of the standings in the National Hockey League.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Calgary Flames Would a Be Great Fit for Kirby Dach

It’s been no secret that the Calgary Flames would like to add a young, talented centre to the organization. General manager (GM) Craig Conroy hasn’t been shy about sharing that desire, and it’s quite obvious why.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 29

5 Burning questions facing the Calgary Flames heading into 2026-27

The 2026-27 season is fast approaching, and it should be an interesting one in Calgary. The Flames enter the year as an unquestioned bottom feeder, with the lowest expectations we’ve seen in years.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season

Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.

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