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FN AHL Report Cards: Sam Morton slightly dipped in production but brought more leadership

Sam Morton was one of the rookies who got their NHL debut in the final game of the 2024-25 season. This experience was shared with Zayne Parekh, Hunter Brzustewicz and Aydar Suniev.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17

Flames Open To Moving Nearly Everyone This Offseason

The Calgary Flames are heading into the offseason set on making some changes to their roster after finishing 30th in the league with 77 points and a 34-39-9 record this past season.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / May 17

Flames Fire Sale, Reset & a Whole Ton of Draft Picks

When you look around the NHL these days, it feels like almost everyone is either sprinting toward the playoffs or stubbornly refusing to admit they’re out of the race.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Ivan Prosvetov News / Flamesnation / May 17

FN AHL Report Cards: Ivan Prosvetov was passed over in the goaltending depth chart this season

Ivan Prosvetov signed with the Calgary Flames organization last summer as an option to back up Dustin Wolf. He was drafted by the Arizona Coyotes organization and last played in North America with the Colorado Avalanche and their AHL affiliates, the Eagles.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 17

How have the Flames’ 2025 draft choices progressed so far?

For the second consecutive year, the Calgary Flames had multiple first-round selections in the 2025 NHL Draft. Moreover, they also managed to make some moves at that draft that look pretty prudent in hindsight.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Flames Inching Towards Being the Superior Team in the Battle of Alberta

Calgary Flames fans have gone through their fair share of pain over the years. The organization hasn’t been to the Stanley Cup Final since 2004, and hasn’t won it all since 1989.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 17

World Championships Recap Day 2: Team Canada moves to 2-0 with 6-0 win over Team Italy

Day 2 of the 2026 IIHF World Championship has concluded for Calgary Flame players participating in the tournament. Three of the five players at the tournament were in action on Saturday afternoon, with all three of their teams winning.

Dustin Wolf News / Professor Press Box / May 16

The Flames’ Long Road to Building Around Dustin Wolf

If you’re trying to figure out where the Calgary Flames are in their rebuild, it helps to think of it like building a piece of furniture. Right now, they’ve got the most important piece sitting in the middle of the workshop: the legs.

Alex Gallant News / Flamesnation / May 16

Wranglers sign forward Alex Gallant and right shot defenceman Kent Anderson to AHL deals

The Calgary Wranglers announced their first two of the likely many contract signings expected this off-season on Friday. Alex Gallant and Kent Anderson are set to return to the Wranglers on one year AHL deals.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 16

The Flames won’t move their young stars, but are otherwise open for business: report

If you’re a general manager in the National Hockey League, you’ve probably been calling the Calgary Flames quite a bit over the past three years, as Flames GM Craig Conroy has radically changed the club’s roster.

Craig Conroy News / The Win Column / May 16

Craig Conroy reportedly open to trading (almost) anyone

With the NHL draft just a few weeks away, the Calgary Flames are continuing their push into the future. According to various reports, Craig Conroy is open to trading most players on the roster this summer.

Zach Whitecloud News / Flamesnation / May 16

World Championships Recap Day 1: Zach Whitecloud’s Team Canada opens tournament with 5-3 victory over Team Sweden

Friday marked the beginning of the 2026 IIHF World Championship, with several Calgary Flames players heading to Switzerland to represent their country.

NHL News / Flamesnation / May 15

The placement of the Flames’ first-round pick from Vegas is becoming clearer

Gang, the Calgary Flames have many, many draft choices in the 2026 NHL Draft. After the draft lottery earlier this month, we know that the Flames will select at sixth overall.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 15

How have the Flames’ 2024 draft choices progressed so far?

The 2o24 NHL Draft was the second conducted by the Calgary Flames under general manager Craig Conroy. We’re only two years out from it, but so far the early returns are promising.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Sources: Flames willing to trade (almost) anyone on roster this summer

Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy did not waste time this regular season before starting to stockpile assets via trade. Moving out defensemen Rasmus Andersson

Victor Olofsson News / Flamesnation / May 15

FN Report Cards: Victor Olofsson played well in a tough situation

Imagine going from a team that leads the National Hockey League in just about everything, one possibly destined for the Stanley Cup Final, to one that’s guaranteed to miss the playoffs and leaning into a rebuilding process.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 15

FN Draft Profiles: Alexander Command is a promising Swedish centre with a great name

It’s been said that the smartest way to build a hockey team is up the middle. Load up on high-quality centres and then just go from there. In the 2025 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames used their first three draft picks on promising young centres.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 14

How have the Flames’ 2023 draft choices progressed so far?

Gang, we’re creeping gradually up on the 2026 NHL Draft, taking place June 26 & 27 remotely from Buffalo, New York. It’s the fourth draft under the guidance of general manager Craig Conroy, and the Flames have oodles and oodles of picks.

Dryden Hunt News / Flamesnation / May 14

FN AHL Report Cards: Dryden Hunt had career year despite the challenges his teams faced

Dryden Hunt wrapped up his fourth season in the Calgary Flames organization this season and served as one of the Wranglers’ alternate captains. He signed a two year, two way contract extension last June and continued to serve his role as a buffer between the NHL and AHL through this season.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / May 14

FN Report Cards: Dustin Wolf experienced a sophomore slump but really just on the road

Heading into a sophomore season can be a daunting task for an NHL goalie coming off a successful rookie campaign. The Calder Trophy runner-up last season, Calgary Flames netminder Dustin Wolf set the bar high on a team where expectations were generally low across the board.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / May 13