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The Calgary Flames simply have too many defenceman right now

The Calgary Flames are expected to be one of many sellers by the time Friday’s trade deadline rolls around. The team has an ample opportunity to continue stockpiling future assets in the hopes they can get a high draft pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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Beyond the Boxscore: No goals for Calgary wastes another top notch Wolf performance against Kings

The Calgary Flames went shot for shot with the Los Angeles Kings, but couldn’t find the net in a close, 2-0 loss. CF% – 50.28%|| SCF% – 50.05%|| HDCF% – 44.79%|| xGF% – 45.92% It’s a Team Game – In what was an almost even game between two Pacific division clubs the Flames came up short in the one area they struggle the most – goal scoring.

Devin Cooley News / Flamesnation / March 1

Flames backup netminder Devin Cooley is focused on improvement, on and off the ice

It’s been a pretty remarkable couple of seasons for Devin Cooley in the Calgary Flames organization. He signed with the Flames on July 1, 2024 as part of the annual free agent frenzy, slotting in behind Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar on the organization’s depth chart.

NHL News / Flamesnation / February 28

Instant Reaction: Flames can’t score in loss to Kings

After a win on Thursday night in the Bay Area, the Calgary Flames trekked south within California to face the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday evening. And what resulted was three periods that felt a bit chippy and a bit sloppy, at times looking a bit more like pre-season hockey than a clash between two divisional rivals in late February.

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Lucas Ciona News / Flamesnation / February 28

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Lucas Ciona

Lucas Ciona isn’t having the season he’d like to be having and he’d be the first to admit it. Ciona is under some pressure, being it’s the last year of his entry level contract and prospects coming up in the system that have the potential to pass him by.

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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

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 28

Dark horse Calgary Flames trade candidates for the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

We are less than a week away from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, and the Calgary Flames are expected to be busy. The team seems to be embracing the phase of selling as the writing on the wall.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 28

Recap: Wranglers take 22nd game out of regulation but fall in shootout

It’s been a grind of a week for the Calgary Wranglers and it continued with a Friday afternoon game at the Scotiabank Saddledome. They hosted the Abbotsford Canucks for the ninth time this season and went into the game ahead 4-1-1-2 in the season series.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / February 28

Ranking the Calgary Flames Most Likely to Be Dealt by the Trade Deadline

It’s been clear for quite some time that the Calgary Flames would be sellers heading into this year’s trade deadline. Many felt that would be the case before the season even began, and after an ugly start it became all the more obvious.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / Flamesnation / February 28

Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach sets new Quinnipiac freshman scoring record

Calgary Flames prospect and Quinnipiac Bobcats freshman Ethan Wyttenbach set a new program record for most points by a first-year player with a pair of goals in Friday’s 7-4 loss to Dartmouth College.

Theo Fleury News / Flamesnation / February 27

Flashback Friday: Looking at the Theo Fleury trade with the Avalanche

The National Hockey League trade deadline is just a week away. At this point, it’s clear that the Calgary Flames will sell. Players like MacKenzie Weegar, Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, Zach Whitecloud, and Ryan Lomberg.

Cade Littler News / Flamesnation / February 27

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Cade Littler

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference houses five Calgary Flames prospects, and three of them are on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. Everyone knows Cole Reschny, the Flames’ 18th overall selection in the 2025 draft.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 27

Nazem Kadri would welcome a Flames trade. Is Avalanche reunion in cards?

The Calgary Flames are one of the prime NHL Trade Deadline sellers ahead of next Friday, and it’s almost certain that veteran forward Nazem Kadri will be one of the casualties as the club continues to rebuild in 2025-26.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 27

Flames trade rumours: veteran assets ‘have competition’ in buyer’s market

We’re one week away from the 2026 edition of the National Hockey League’s trade deadline, and the Calgary Flames are in an interesting place. The main

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 27

32 Thoughts: No gaurantees the Calgary Flames will act before the trade deadline

The NHL is officially back, which means we’re barreling towards the 2026 trade deadline. In what should be a busy seven days, Elliotte Friedman offered some updates on where things stand for the Calgary Flames in his latest 32 Thoughts episode.

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Andrew Basha News / The Win Column / February 27

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: Bashing Around the WHL with Andrew Basha

The Flames and the rest of the NHL are set to return from the Olympic break*, so expect more moves around the system in the coming weeks. With the trade deadline looming on March 6th, the Flames are expected to add to the prospect pool as (hopefully) sellers.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / February 27

Beyond the Boxscore: Wolf stands strong early as Flames defeat Sharks in San Jose

The Calgary Flames returned from their break refreshed and ready to go, fighting hard to earn a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. CF% – 42.59%|| SCF% – 43.02%|| HDCF% – 50.92%|| xGF% – 56.1% It’s a Team Game – At the end of the first period I genuinely thought we were just waiting for another collapse.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 27

3 Takeaways From Flames’ 4-1 Victory Over the Sharks

On Thursday night, the Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks got back into action for the first time since the Milano Cortina Olympic break. While it was

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Flames score 4 straight goals, continue dominance of Sharks

Nazem Kadri scored twice and goaltender Dustin Wolf continued his mastery against the team he grew up supporting as the visiting Calgary Flames claimed a 4-1 comeback victory over the slumping San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Flames are listening on MacKenzie Weegar, but cards are in his hands with no-trade clause

The Calgary Flames figure to be the biggest player in the seller category when the NHL trade deadline rolls around next week.

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Craig Conroy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 26

The Flames defenseman GM Craig Conroy is ‘taking calls’ on

Add the Calgary Flames to the list of Canadian NHL teams that will become sellers at the 2026 NHL trade deadline. With the Vancouver Canucks already starting what looks to be a fire sale, there are rumors that the Flames could also be in the middle of trading away some of their top players.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 26