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Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two-year extension

The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with center and team captain Mikael Backlund, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.

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Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two year extension ($3.25 million AAV) starting in 2026-27

The Calgary Flames have locked up one of their most important players for another two seasons. On Wednesday, as training camp began, the Flames announced that they’ve signed a two year contract extension with captain Mikael Backlund.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 17

Flames’ power play remains a work in progress heading into new season

Last season was filled with exciting storylines, with the Calgary Flames narrowly missing the playoffs in a year when they were expected to be well out of the race.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 17

Sportsnet adds Brendan Parker as part of Flames regional broadcast announcement

Friends, for years, Brendan Parker has been a steady part of your Calgary Flames media diet, through his roles first at Global Calgary and later as a host on FlamesTV.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 17

Four big questions surrounding the Calgary Flames

While some teams come into the 2025–26 season with a clear outlook on where they stand, the Calgary Flames are not one of them. With plenty of major questions surrounding the team and organization, the Flames could swing any which way this year.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 17

Changes that took place in the Calgary Flames hockey operations department ahead of the 2025-26 season

There are always a number of changes to organizations in the summer. This summer, the Flames made a change to their Assistant GM ranks, as well as multiple changes to their coaching staff in both the NHL and AHL levels.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 17

The Flames’ European prospects are impressing early in the season

Gang, it’s September, and five of the Calgary Flames’ prospects are already playing regular season games in scenic Europe. Their two Russian goaltenders have played a little bit, and they’re rotating starts for their respective teams.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / September 16

Putting Dustin Wolf’s new Flames extension in context

Last week, the Calgary Flames made a big splash, signing netminder Dustin Wolf to a gigantic seven year extension worth $7.5 million per season. In making that move, general manager Craig Conroy locked his team’s starting netminder in until 2032-33.

Matvei Gridin News / The Win Column / September 16

Evaluating whether Matvei Gridin is a dark horse to make the Calgary Flames opening night roster

The Calgary Flames played their two games of their prospect showcase this past weekend against the Edmonton Oilers, and they came out with two wins. It was an exciting couple of games for Flames fans.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 16

Forward battles to watch during Calgary Flames training camp

As the new hockey season begins, there are certain spots on the Calgary Flames roster that are up for grabs, specifically within the forward core. There will be plenty of forward battles to keep an eye on early in training camp.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 16

Player roles may determine which defenders make the Flames roster

The two biggest questions heading into Calgary Flames training camp are a pair of developments related to the club’s blueline group. First, what does the future hold for blueliner and alternate captain Rasmus Andersson?

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 15

5 Wranglers storylines to follow going into the 2025-26 season

Another Calgary Wranglers season is within weeks and while select players are participating in rookie camp and hopefully main camp, the first look at this team as a whole won’t take place until early October.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 15

A fantasy hockey breakdown for the Calgary Flames

With the 2025–26 NHL season on the horizon, it means fantasy hockey is also kicking off. The Calgary Flames weren’t exactly a goldmine of fantasy value last season, finishing 29th in the NHL in goals with only two players posting over 60 points.

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NHL News / The Win Column / September 15

Three takeaways from the last Next Gen Showcase game between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers

The Calgary Flames prospects completed the sweep of the Edmonton Oilers prospects, winning 5-4 Sunday afternoon. Many fans came out to watch the kids play, some of whom seem poised to take a roster spot at main camp later this week.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 15

Assessing every player at the Flames’ 2025 prospects training camp

The Calgary Flames have completed a sweep of the Edmonton Oilers, with the Flames’ youngsters beating Edmonton’s both on Friday night up north and Sunday afternoon in Calgary.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 14

Flames Post-Game: Flames prospects sweep Oilers in showcase series

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers played their second and final prospect showcase game on Sunday evening. The back half of this series was in Calgary and another high scoring game brought the Flames the weekend sweep.

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.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Bold Calgary Flames predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Calgary Flames are preparing for an important 2025-26 season. The likes of Nazem Kadri and Dustin Wolf nearly led this team to a playoff spot as a rookie.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Projecting Flames’ Forwards Point Totals for 2025-26 Season

This season, the Calgary Flames are looking to build on an impressive 2024-25 campaign. Despite missing the playoffs, the Flames exceeded expectations, missing the postseason by a single point.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 11

Jack Eichel not worried an extension hasn't been worked out

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel is entering the final year of his eight-year, $80 million contract. Both sides are hoping an extension can get worked out.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Calgary Flames’ 5 Best-Case Scenarios for 2025–26

The Calgary Flames were one of the biggest surprises of the 2024-25 NHL season. The fact is, they picked up 96 points, which is usually more than enough to lock down a playoff spot.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9

Rasmus Andersson Denies Fake Trade Rumors From Flames

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is making headlines this week as speculation continues about his future with the team. Following the big news in Calgary that Dustin Wolf signed a seven-year extension and his future is cemented with the Flames, what happens with Andersson is still very much up in the air.

Dustin Wolf News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9

Flames Lock Up Dustin Wolf With Historic 7-Year Extension

The Calgary Flames have made a massive commitment to their future in net, signing goaltender Dustin Wolf to a seven-year, $52.5 million contract extension with an average annual value of $7.5 million.