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Defensive battles to watch during Calgary Flames training camp

Training camp is officially underway for the 2025–26 season. With that comes a whole new set of opportunities for grabbing roster spots. The Calgary Flames are a team that is expecting more youth to compete for jobs as they continue their rebuild.

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Wranglers inaugural season roster: Where are they now?

The wider the range of skills you have on a roster, the more interesting the games. The Calgary Wranglers’ inaugural season roster in 2022-23 has many exciting games with a variety of skill sets, which are now benefiting the Calgary Flames at the NHL level.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 21

Rasmus Andersson talks Worlds, familiarity at camp, and the season ahead

Heading into a new season for the Calgary Flames, few storylines are larger than the future of Rasmus Andersson. The topic has become almost tiresome, but it’s fair to say fans might make a bigger deal of it than Andersson or his teammates.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 20

Flames trim training camp roster: trio of try-outs returned to junior

Following practice on Saturday afternoon, the Calgary Flames made their first roster moves of 2025’s training camp. Per an announcement from the club, forwards Nathan Brisson, Kadon McCann and Mael Lavigne have been released from their camp try-outs.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 20

Flames players often shed their original jersey numbers, but not always

One of the cooler parts about covering the Calgary Flames is roaming the concourses during many, many games. In addition to helping me hit my daily step goals, it’s a great chance to see what jerseys fans have worn to each game.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Mikael Backlund News / The Win Column / September 20

Pros and cons of the Flames extending Mikael Backlund

The Calgary Flames took care of some unexpected business, as they extended Mikael Backlund to a two-year extension, which carries an AAV of $3.25 million.

Connor McDavid News / The Win Column / September 20

What would the Flames lineup look like with Connor McDavid?

At the current moment, Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid remains unsigned after next season. All options remain on the table for McDavid signing with any team next offseason.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 20

How can a former Flames prospect play in college after being a pro?

It’s a brave new world in college hockey, folks. The 2025-26 season is the first time in memory that players who have played in Canadian major junior hockey have been eligible to play in the NCAA.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 19

Can the Flames maintain the chip on their collective shoulders? (Chasing 97 Points)

If there’s one thing that can fuel success, it’s the right motivation. Ever see the classic 1989 motion picture Major League, where a team is purposefully built to be bad and rally together to prove everyone wrong – especially their greedy owner?

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Conroy Gives Informative Answer on Why Flames Re-Signed Backlund

The Calgary Flames locked their captain up on Wednesday, signing Mikael Backlund to a two-year, $6.5 million extension that will carry through the 2027-28 season.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

Calgary Flames Re-Sign Long-Tenured Forward

The Calgary Flames have some exciting news to help kick off training camp. They have announced that Mikael Backlund signs an extension to stay on with the club.

Mikael Backlund News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Calgary Flames Extend Mikael Backlund to 2-Year Deal

Forward Mikael Backlund, now 36 years old, has spent his entire NHL career with the Calgary Flames. Set to become a free agent on July 1, 2026, the captain had ample time to sign a new deal, but he got negotiations out of the way as soon as possible.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Rasmus Andersson Trade Could Take a Surprising Turn

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson continues to dominate headlines in Calgary as speculation grows over his future with the organization. Following the news that young goalie Dustin Wolf signed a seven-year extension, Andersson’s situation remains unresolved, with trade rumors swirling even as training camp approaches.