Calgary Flames: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers prospects set to play next week

Hockey is just around the corner! The Calgary Flames will be kicking off their preseason with two rookie games against the Edmonton Oilers next week. Calgary will travel to Edmonton on Friday, September 12th, before returning home to host the Oilers at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, September 14th.

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The Flames played a home game in Phoenix in 1994

Since entering the National Hockey League as an expansion team back in 1972, the Calgary Flames have played a lot of hockey in their two home cities. Since their inception in 1972, they’ve played 2,057 regular season home games.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 3

Can Zayne Parekh become an NHL regular? (Chasing 97 points)

The Calgary Flames will be employing virtually the same team that achieved 96 points last season in their pursuit of 97+ points this season. That said, there inevitably will be some additions and subtractions as the season drags on.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 3

Breaking down ESPN’s 2025-26 individual point projections for the Calgary Flames

With training camp starting up in just a couple of weeks, we’ve started to see some early projections for the 2025–26 season roll in. Every year, ESPN projects point totals for every NHL team’s core player group.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 3

Checking up on where former Calgary Flames are playing in 2025–26

It’s been a quiet offseason for Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames. Heading into the 2025–26 NHL season, the lineup looks almost identical to last season.

Connor Zary News / Flamesnation / September 3

It sounds like the Flames and Connor Zary are working towards a new deal

The old saying goes that deadlines create urgency and movement. And it appears that’s the case when it comes to the Calgary Flames and restricted free agent forward Connor Zary.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Flames News & Rumors: Zary, Andersson, Lowry

In this week’s addition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, it sounds as though progress is being made in regards to contract extension talks with forward Connor Zary.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

NHL Rumours: Calgary Flames in Talks to Sign Young Forward

Welcome back to another edition of NHL rumours. While we’re counting down the days until the start of training camps around the league, there are still several questions teams must answer before puck drop.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2

Flames hire former longtime winger as assistant coach

He has been well-ingrained in southern Alberta since the waning days of his professional playing career.

Projecting potential bounce-back players for 2025-26 NHL season

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Adam Lowry News / The Win Column / September 2

Calgary Flames hire former NHLer Dave Lowry as assistant coach

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have hired former Flame Dave Lowry as an assistant coach. With the departure of Brad Larsen this offseason due to personal reasons, the Flames had an open spot, and have filled it with the 1000-game NHLer.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Flames hire Dave Lowry as assistant coach

A familiar face is returning to Alberta. On Tuesday, the Calgary Flames announced that Dave Lowry has been hired as the team’s new assistant coach. The team announced that former assistant Brad Larsen will not be returning to the team due to family reasons.

Zayne Parekh News / The Win Column / September 2

Report: Zayne Parekh could be eligible to play in the AHL this season

The Calgary Flames are expecting Zayne Parekh to move out of the OHL this season, after putting up a whopping 107 points last season with the Saginaw Spirit.

Brad Larsen News / Flamesnation / September 2

Flames hire Dave Lowry as assistant coach, replacing Brad Larsen

The Calgary Flames have added Dave Lowry to Ryan Huska’s staff as an assistant coach, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Lowry, 60, returns to the Flames for his second tour of duty as an assistant, having previously served in that capacity with the club from 2009 to 2012 under head coach Brent Sutter.

Connor Zary News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2

Flames, Connor Zary making progress on three-year deal

The Calgary Flames are “getting closer” to a resolution with restricted free agent Connor Zary, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports Tuesday. It’s likely to be a three-year deal when it finally gets across the finish line, in line with what Calgary’s front office was reportedly aiming for in talks in August.

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Theo Stockselius News / Flamesnation / September 2

Flames prospect Theo Stockselius’ World Junior stock rising after strong showing for Sweden

If you’re given a chance to make an impression, it helps to make a good one. That seems to be the approach taken by Calgary Flames prospect Theo Stockselius, who suited up for Sweden at the recent under-20 5 Nations event in Chomutov, Czechia.

Rasmus Andersson News / Flamesnation / September 2

What will the Flames get in return for Rasmus Andersson? (Chasing 97 Points)

The return on Rasmus Andersson is woven into the fabric of the answer to whether or not the Calgary Flames can reach 97-plus points and ultimately secure a playoff berth next season.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 2

Which Calgary Flames are entering a make-or-break season?

With the start of a new season comes a new round of players under the microscope. This could be for several reasons: their role in the organization has changed or been filled by someone else, they are not meeting expectations, or it’s a matter of needing a fresh start.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 2

3 reasons the Flames might miss the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2025-26

The Calgary Flames entered the 2024-25 season with the goal of making the Stanley Cup playoffs, but few outside of their locker room believed that they could do it.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 1

After playoff near-miss, the Flames are now Chasing 97 Points

12 months ago, not many people in hockey had high expectations for the Calgary Flames heading into the 2024-25 season. The Athletic’s modelling had the Flames finished 28th overall with 78.9 points, and it was not an outlier.

Ben Hawerchuk News / Inside The Rink / September 1

ECHL: Ben Hawerchuk Re-Signs with South Carolina

The South Carolina Stingrays are bringing back the edge that fans loved last season. On Monday, the team announced that forward Ben Hawerchuk has re-signed for the 2025–26 ECHL season, ensuring his physical presence and gritty style remain a staple in Charleston.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 1