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Flames re-sign blueliner Joel Hanley to two year contract ($1.75 million AAV)

Well, the Calgary Flames are going back for a second helping of “Nacho.” On Tuesday morning, in advance of the official opening of free agency, the club announced that they’ve re-signed defenceman Joel Hanley to a two year contract with a $1.75 million average annual value.

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34-Year Old Defenceman Re-Signs in Calgary

Some like hot dogs. Others like popcorn. The Calgary Flames seem to like nachos. The Flames have re-signed defenceman Joe Hanley, or “Nacho” as he is known in Calgary, to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $1.75 million.

NHL News / Flamesnation / July 1

The Jacob Markstrom trade is the gift that keeps on giving to the Flames

With NHL Draft weekend in the books, we got a better idea of how Calgary Flames’ management is trying to shape their club, but we also got a much better look at how the Jacob Markstrom trade from last summer is panning out.

Joel Hanley News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Flames sign defenseman Joel Hanley to two-year contract

The Calgary Flames have brought back unrestricted free agent defenseman Joel Hanley on a two-year contract worth $1.75 million per season, the club announced Tuesday morning.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Rory Kerins News / Flamesnation / July 1

The case for Rory Kerins to have a bigger role with Flames in 2025-26

Thus far, the Rory Kerins rollercoaster has been an interesting one, to say the least. As a 22-year-old, Kerins began the 2024-25 American Hockey League season on an absolute heater, scoring 21 goals in his first 34 games, good enough for the AHL lead in goals and an NHL call-up.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Rasmus Andersson Sign-and-Trade Snag, Leafs Plan B & More NHL Rumors

With NHL free agency opening in just hours, the Edmonton Oilers still have pending UFAs they’d like to sign, including Corey Perry. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames have realized that trading Rasmus Andersson might be the best course of action.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 1

How much cap space do the Flames have to work with heading into NHL free agency?

At 10 a.m. MT on July 1, the National Hockey League calendar will flip over to 2025-26 and free agency will begin! The Calgary Flames come into the free agency period in a pretty unique position, having seen enough steps forward by their youngest players that they barely missed the playoffs last season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 30

Flames announce eight game pre-season schedule for 2025-26

On Monday afternoon, the Calgary Flames announced their pre-season schedule for the 2025-26 campaign. The schedule features eight exhibition games, perhaps for the final time given the expectation that the new collective bargaining agreement will see the pre-season cut down to four games as the regular season is boosted up to 84 games.

Brent Seabrook News / Flamesnation / June 30

Flames add three-time Stanley Cup winner Brent Seabrook to player development staff

The Calgary Flames made a staffing announcement during Monday afternoon’s news fire hose, announcing the addition of Brent Seabrook to their player development staff.

Clark Bishop News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Flames sign Clark Bishop to one-year contract extension

The Calgary Flames announced Monday that the club has signed center Clark Bishop to a one-year, two-way contract extension that carries a $775,000 average annual value.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 30

Flames announce 2025 development camp roster and schedule

Now that the NHL Draft is complete and we’re about to hit free agency, it’s also time for an annual rite of summer: the Calgary Flames’ development camp at Winsport.

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Flames add Brent Seabrook to player development staff

The Calgary Flames announced Monday they have added former NHL defenseman Brent Seabrook to their player development staff. The team says Seabrook will

Rasmus Andersson News / Flamesnation / June 30

Vegas tops list of Rasmus Andersson’s preferred destinations: report

Folks, there are a few things we think we know right now. One is that Calgary Flames blueliner Rasmus Andersson is a really good hockey player. Another is that he’s gonna get a big raise on his next contract.

Aaron Ekblad News / Flamesnation / June 30

Free Agent Targets: Aaron Ekblad would be a significant upgrade to the Flames’ defence core

Defence is one of the Calgary Flames’ biggest needs heading into the 2025-26 season. It seems like Rasmus Andersson will be on the move sooner rather than later, which will leave a gaping hole in the Flames’ defence core.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 30

Flames tender qualifying offers to six players, including Connor Zary and Morgan Frost

The Calgary Flames have tendered qualifying offers to six players, retaining their exclusive negotiating rights as they prepare to become restricted free agents on Tuesday.

Kevin Bahl News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Grading the Flames’ 6-Year Extension for Kevin Bahl

On June 28, while picks were on the floor of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames announced the re-signing of restricted free agent (RFA) defenceman Kevin Bahl to a six-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.35 million.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 30

2025 Calgary Flames Free Agency Primer

We are just a day away from free agent frenzy, the busiest day of the NHL offseason and the Calgary Flames have quite a bit on their plate. With glaring needs that must be fixed, and an abundance of cap space to use, the possibilities are endless for Craig Conroy and the rest of Flames’ management.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 30