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Instant Reaction: Flames drop exhibition home-opener to Edmonton

Welcome to Instant Reaction, where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Calgary Flames game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below!

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 21

Flames prospect Axel Hurtig rewarded for rookie camp with pre-season debut

The Calgary Flames begin their 2025-26 pre-season schedule on Sunday evening, kicking things off with the traditional pair of split-squad exhibition games against the Edmonton Oilers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 21

Jonathan Huberdeau excited to start out with Kadri, Coronato in training camp

Coming off his best year to date as a member of the Calgary Flames, Jonathan Huberdeau is ready to go as the Flames begin their pre-season schedule on Sunday, though it appears Huberdeau won’t be suiting up against Edmonton.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 21

Wranglers inaugural season roster: Where are they now?

The wider the range of skills you have on a roster, the more interesting the games. The Calgary Wranglers’ inaugural season roster in 2022-23 has many exciting games with a variety of skill sets, which are now benefiting the Calgary Flames at the NHL level.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 21

Defensive battles to watch during Calgary Flames training camp

Training camp is officially underway for the 2025–26 season. With that comes a whole new set of opportunities for grabbing roster spots. The Calgary Flames are a team that is expecting more youth to compete for jobs as they continue their rebuild.

Rasmus Andersson News / Flamesnation / September 21

Rasmus Andersson talks Worlds, familiarity at camp, and the season ahead

Heading into a new season for the Calgary Flames, few storylines are larger than the future of Rasmus Andersson. The topic has become almost tiresome, but it’s fair to say fans might make a bigger deal of it than Andersson or his teammates.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 20

Flames trim training camp roster: trio of try-outs returned to junior

Following practice on Saturday afternoon, the Calgary Flames made their first roster moves of 2025’s training camp. Per an announcement from the club, forwards Nathan Brisson, Kadon McCann and Mael Lavigne have been released from their camp try-outs.

Mikael Backlund News / The Win Column / September 20

Pros and cons of the Flames extending Mikael Backlund

The Calgary Flames took care of some unexpected business, as they extended Mikael Backlund to a two-year extension, which carries an AAV of $3.25 million.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Conroy Gives Informative Answer on Why Flames Re-Signed Backlund

The Calgary Flames locked their captain up on Wednesday, signing Mikael Backlund to a two-year, $6.5 million extension that will carry through the 2027-28 season.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

Calgary Flames Re-Sign Long-Tenured Forward

The Calgary Flames have some exciting news to help kick off training camp. They have announced that Mikael Backlund signs an extension to stay on with the club.

Mikael Backlund News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Calgary Flames Extend Mikael Backlund to 2-Year Deal

Forward Mikael Backlund, now 36 years old, has spent his entire NHL career with the Calgary Flames. Set to become a free agent on July 1, 2026, the captain had ample time to sign a new deal, but he got negotiations out of the way as soon as possible.

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.