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Flames prospect Theo Stockselius named to Sweden’s junior team for November event

The youngest player in the Calgary Flames organization will have a chance to make his case for a spot on Sweden’s national junior team next month. On Wednesday, Sweden’s national ice hockey association announced the team’s roster for the upcoming 5 Nations event in Piestany, Slovakia in early November.

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Flames recall forward Dryden Hunt from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers

In the midst of a seven game winless run and about to head out on the road, the Calgary Flames have called up one of the more reliable depth options. On Thursday morning, the Flames announced that they’ve recalled forward Dryden Hunt from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 23

Has anything gone well for the Flames to start the season?

The Calgary Flames’ start to the season has been tough to watch. The on-ice product has fallen short of even the lowest expectations. Even if you’re someone who wants the Flames to tank for a draft pick, you were probably hoping the games would at least be somewhat competitive — or that there’d be something interesting worth following.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

The Calgary Flames need to embrace being a lottery team in 2025-26

The National Hockey League’s official standings webpage shows the Calgary Flames as having 13 goals in eight games to start the 2025-26 season. In reality, it’s even worse.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / October 23

Beyond the Boxscore: Dustin Wolf spectacular while offence remains dry in 2-1 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens

The Calgary Flames offence remained dry in a frustrating 2-1 overtime loss to the visiting Montreal Canadiens. CF% – 57.13%|| SCF% – 48.69%|| HDCF% – 59.3%|| xGF% – 49.9% It’s a Team Game – Why so frustrating?

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

NHL Rumors: Kadri to Canadiens, Wolf Growls, & Canucks Stuck

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could a frustrated Calgary Flames team start tanking the season and if so, could that mean a player like Nazem Kadri could be on the move?

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 23

Have the Calgary Flames already eliminated themselves from playoff contention?

It’s pretty hard to start a season rougher than the Calgary Flames have. Calgary is 1–6–1 after eight games and have the second worst record in the NHL.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

3 Takeaways From Flames’ 2-1 Overtime Loss vs Canadiens

The Calgary Flames played their eighth game of the season at home against the Montreal Canadiens last night. They finished the game with a final score of 2-1 in overtime, with a standout performance by Dustin Wolf.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 23

Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: NCAA players continue to thrive

With all leagues underway now, the organization is in prime early-season form. The NCAA remains the busiest league for Calgary Flames prospects as some continue to find momentum, and others continue to exceed expectations.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 23

The Flames earn a point against the Habs, but desperately need to score more goals

If you’re looking for a silver lining to the frustrating start of the 2025-26 season for the Calgary Flames, it may be that the goal-starved team has yet to be shut out this season.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / October 23

Did Dustin Wolf Show His Leadership in Frustration or Pull a Stolarz?

It’s hard to blame Dustin Wolf for feeling fed up. After another brilliant performance that ended in another loss — the Calgary Flames’ seventh straight — the 23-year-old netminder finally let his frustration show.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

NHL roundup: Surging Habs hand Flames another loss

Mike Matheson scored one minute into overtime Wednesday, giving the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory and handing the Calgary Flames their seventh straight loss.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 22

Instant Reaction: Flames earn a point against Montreal

Welcome to Instant Reaction, where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Calgary Flames game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below!

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Why the Canadiens' links to $49M forward are good news for Montreal

In the 2023-24 season, he recorded 75 points (29 goals and 46 assists), while in the last campaign, he recorded 67 points (35 goals and 32 assists).

Why recalling forward prospect is right move for Canadiens

Connor Bedard vs. Matthew Schaefer: Who is the better franchise cornerstone?

Islanders' Schaefer has had a seamless transition to the NHL

Candiens' Mike Matheson nets OT winner, extending Flames' skid

What’s different about Jack Hughes’ game so far this season?

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NHL News / The Sick Podcast / October 22

Habs Start Western Canada Road Trip in Calgary

The Montreal Canadiens (5-2-0) are set to start their 4-game Western Canada (+ Seattle) road trip tonight at 8:30 pm ET against a struggling Calgary Flames (1-6-0) team.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 22

This is officially the Flames’ coldest start on record

It’s been an ugly start for the Calgary Flames, to say the least. With seven games in the books, the red team sits at 1-6-0 on the year. Their two points in the standings came in game number one, a shootout win over the team to the north.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Win Column / October 22

Flames 7 game check-in: The road to Gavin McKenna has begun

We’ll be officially starting a new series, checking in on the Calgary Flames every seven games. This will run throughout the entire 2025-26 season, as we reflect on the team’s high and low points during that time.

Kevin Bieksa News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Flames Forward a Lightning Rod in Calgary as Bieksa Calls Out Team Culture

Yegor Sharangovich has found himself at the center of the storm in Calgary — not just for his play, but as the poster boy of a “culture problem” within the Flames’ organization.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Calgary Flames Carrying Over Glaring Issues From Last Season

Coming off a season where the Calgary Flames barely missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the St. Louis Blues, many expected some progression from this team again this season after seeing Matthew Coronato and Dustin Wolf break out a season ago.

Dustin Wolf News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

How can Dustin Wolf get out of his sophomore slump?

The Calgary Flames have stumbled out of the gates so far this season, failing to build upon last year’s surprising run to a 41-27-14 record that saw them rack up 96 points and just barely miss out on a stacked playoff field in the Western Conference.

Calgary Flames News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Calgary Flames Get Torched by Analysts After Historically Bad Start

The Calgary Flames are appallingly bad. They can’t score, they can’t defend, they can’t even muster an appropriate effort on some nights. Through the first seven games of the 2025-26 season, Calgary owns the worst record in the NHL at 1-6-0.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

NHL Rumours: Calgary Flames Star Likely to be Traded

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours. Today’s focus is on the Calgary Flames and what is happening with their star defenceman Rasmus Andersson and others amid one of the worst starts in franchise history.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Flames place defenseman Daniil Miromanov on waivers

The Calgary Flames have placed defenseman Daniil Miromanov on waivers per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960. The move opens a roster spot that could soon be used to activate forward Martin Pospisil from injured reserve.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Knee-jerk reactions to first two weeks of NHL season

Let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the beginning of the season.

Golden Knights star is out week to week with an undisclosed injury

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

Toronto should keep trade target that's linked to Penguins, Blue Jackets

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Pittsburgh for Canadiens

Flyers in tough spot with ex-first-round pick Matvei Michkov

Daniil Miromanov News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Flames place Daniil Miromanov on waivers

On Monday, the Calgary Flames placed defenseman Daniil Miromanov on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the National Hockey League. If Miromanov clears waivers on Tuesday, he’s eligible to be assigned to the Flames’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers.