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Big-bodied blueliner Blake Fiddler could bolster Flames defensive ranks at the 2025 NHL Draft

When it comes to the NHL Draft, while teams usually have areas of need, the mantra we always hear is “take the best player available.” The Calgary Flames have an obvious need at the centre position and, all things being equal, they’ll probably focus on centres during the 2025 NHL Draft.

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Should the Calgary Flames sign Sam Bennett this summer?

It’s probably way too early to be having these kinds of off-season discussions. But the idea of Sam Bennett signing with the Calgary Flames has been a dominant topic of conversation on social media.

Dustin Wolf News / The Win Column / April 30

Dustin Wolf deserves the Calder Trophy

This season, hockey fans were spoiled when it came to the Calder Trophy race. It has been a long time since we have seen such a strong rookie class. From Lane Hutson to Macklin Celebrini to Matvei Michkov, this class has been special.

Connor Zary News / Flamesnation / April 30

Connor Zary’s sophomore season was derailed by two knee injuries

One thing is certain about the Calgary Flames moving forward: they’ll have a bunch of good young top-nine wingers. Connor Zary is one of those young wingers in the top nine.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Adam Klapka News / Flamesnation / April 29

Flames forward Adam Klapka to represent Czechia at IIHF World Championship

As has become tradition lately, Tuesday brought some news regarding Calgary Flames players headed to the IIHF World Championship tournament. Per the Flames’ social media, forward Adam Klapka will represent Czechia at the Worlds.

Mavrik Bourque News / Flamesnation / April 29

Making the case for the Flames to offer sheet Mavrik Bourque

With an exciting but quick end to the 2024-25 Calgary Flames season, fans are given ample time to speculate and theorize regarding the next steps for the franchise.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / April 29

Biggest Calgary Flames headlines to watch for this offseason

All signs point to a quiet offseason for Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames. Conroy has some decisions to make when it comes to his goaltending tandem and Rasmus Andersson’s future, but it’s expected to be business as usual.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 29

Dan Vladar was an effective complement to Dustin Wolf for the Flames in 2024-25

The Calgary Flames entered the 2024-25 season with a couple question marks in net, which basically boiled down to one big question: could Dan Vladar or Dustin Wolf grab hold of the starting job in the wake of Jacob Markstrom’s departure.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 29

Flames forward Matt Coronato won’t be going to IIHF Worlds after all

As several members of the Calgary Flames get set to head over to Europe to kick off the 2025 IIHF World Championship next month, one Flames player previously announced as going… won’t be.

Calgary Flames News / Blade of Steel / April 28

NHL Player Forced To Leave Team USA Camp To Recover From Injury

Matt Coronato had a breakout season for the Flames in 2024/25, but unfortunately, he's now had to withdraw from Team USA's World Championship squad. The Calgary Flames may have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but throughout the 2024/25 campaign, they saw some breakout campaigns from key pieces of their future.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Calgary Flames 2024-25 Regular Season Awards

The Calgary Flames failed to make the playoffs this season, but it wasn’t for a lack of effort. Though this team struggled to put the puck in the net over the course of the 2024-25 campaign, that was more of a result of a lack of personnel rather than individuals struggling.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 28

Flames prospect Sam Honzek will represent Slovakia at the IIHF World Championship

One of the Calgary Flames’ most promising young players will be representing his country this spring. Forward Sam Honzek, most recently of the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers, will be representing Slovakia at the upcoming IIHF World Championship in May.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / Flamesnation / April 28

Jonathan Huberdeau found new dimensions to his game in 2024-25

Gang, I have a phrase I often use in my analysis, and it’s a bit of a mean one. It’s called “the James Neal test,” and it simply asks whether a player helps his team win when he’s not scoring.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / April 28

Calgary Flames to watch at the 2025 IIHF World Championship

With the Calgary Flames missing the playoffs for the third straight season, many players have received the opportunity to represent their home country.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / April 28

Despite their unexpected success, Calgary Flames can’t deviate from the long-term plan

The Calgary Flames surprised many in the hockey world by putting up 96 points. Many thought they would be a bottom-10 team in the league, but the team found a way to fight for a playoff spot all the way until game 81 of the year.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 28

5 positives to come from the 2024-25 Flames season

The Calgary Flames came into the 2024-25 season with low expectations from fans and media outside the city. But the team was able to come together and produce a 96 point season, which would have been enough points to get them in the playoffs in almost every other season except this one.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 27

Flames prospect roundup: 3 Flames prospects fall in Game 7

A trio of Calgary Flames prospects played in a Game 7 this past week – it didn’t go well. This is the Apr. 21–27 edition of the Flames prospect roundup, where we look at how Calgary Flames prospects did this past week, specifically those at the junior and college levels.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 27

Hitmen forward Ben Kindel could be the ideal Flames first-rounder

Since the Calgary Hitmen entered the Western Hockey League back in 1995-96, the Calgary Flames have selected just three players from that club at the annual NHL Draft – and the last one was Pavel Karnaukhov a decade ago.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / April 27

It’s Time For Calgary To Trade Top-Four Defenceman

Following a successful season, it’s time for the Calgary Flames to consider trading a key defenceman. Rasmus Andersson has developed into a top-four defenceman since being drafted by Calgary in 2015.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 27

Playoff Recap: Wranglers end season in 2-0 series loss to Firebirds

The Calgary Wranglers and Coachella Valley Firebirds played the second game of their best of three series on Saturday night. After Coachella Valley won in triple overtime on Tuesday, the Wranglers faced potential elimination if they weren’t able to pick up a win in this game.

Adam Klapka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24