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Should the Flames sign Ilya Samsonov for extra goaltending depth this season?

There was no better story last season than the dominance Dustin Wolf displayed in his first full NHL campaign. Now, the support Wolf will get heading into his second full season is up in the air at this time.

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Flames New Goalie Battling for Starting Job

Dustin Wolf finished runner-up for the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year following his first full season with the Calgary Flames in 2024-25.

Parker Bell News / Flamesnation / 6 hours ago

Parker Bell developed his 200 foot and physical game in his rookie season with the Wranglers

Parker Bell played his first professional season with the Calgary Wranglers last season and as time went on, the growth in his game was starting to show.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / 3 hours ago

Taking a look at the construction of Scotia Place after one year

We have officially passed the one-year mark since the construction of the Calgary Flames’ new arena began. One year ago, the City of Calgary, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC), and the Government of Alberta broke ground on Scotia Place.

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Aydar Suniev News / The Win Column / 5 hours ago

Calgary Flames 2025 Prospects Rankings: #8 Aydar Suniev

Welcome back to The Win Column Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings. Up next in our countdown with left-winger, Aydar Suniev. The 20-year-old Russian was drafted 80th overall by the Flames in the 2023 NHL Draft.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 8 hours ago

The Flames’ best fights of 2024-25: Ryan Lomberg sticks up for Kevin Bahl

One thing the 2024-25 Calgary Flames never lacked was heart. It’s not uncommon to see other teams allow a dirty hit to go unchecked, but not the Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 7 hours ago

Will Flames move any veteran players?

The Flames entered this summer looking to improve upon last season, but haven’t made many player additions. They have been busy thus far, signing several restricted free agents, including Morgan Frost and Kevin Bahl.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / 9 hours ago

5 Reasons the Calgary Flames Will Be Better in 2025-26

The Calgary Flames were one of the NHL’s biggest surprise teams last season. Though they missed the playoffs, it wasn’t for a lack of effort. Despite being projected as one of the league’s worst teams heading into the 2024-25 campaign, they wound up finishing just one point shy of passing the St.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 23

Flames scheduled to appear twice on Amazon’s Monday Night Hockey in 2025-26

The Calgary Flames are set to play nine times on Monday nights during the 2025-26 regular season. A pair of those games will be broadcast as part of Amazon Prime’s Monday Night Hockey, as announced by the streaming service on Wednesday morning.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / July 23

Could Flames netminder Dustin Wolf be headed to the Olympics?

Friends, if there’s one thing we’ve learned not to do over the past awhile, it’s doubt the talents of Dustin Wolf. Since he arrived in the Western Hockey League in 2017, he’s been one of the best goaltenders in every league he’s played in.

Aidan Lane News / The Win Column / July 23

Aidan Lane is 'very excited' to be a Calgary Flame

The Win Column had the pleasure of interviewing recent draft pick Aidan Lane. Lane was drafted in the sixth round by the Calgary Flames, 176th overall.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 23

The Flames’ best goals of 2024-25: Joel Farabee turns Thomas Harley inside out

The only trade the Calgary Flames made during the regular season came on Jan. 30. They sent Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier, their 2025 second-round pick, and their 2028 seventh-round pick for Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Breaking Down the Flames’ 2025-26 Schedule

The NHL schedule for the 2025-26 season is out, even though the season itself is still months away. Looking ahead at the Calgary Flames’ calendar can give fans a preliminary picture of what the season might look like, even before puck drops on opening night.

Nazem Kadri News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Why Rumored Nazem Kadri-Maple Leafs Trade Is 'A Stretch'

The Toronto Maple Leafs' reported interest in reuniting with Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri continues to circulate. NHL insider Nick Kypreos, however, is pouring cold water on the speculation because of the ties between Flames and Leafs.

Joni Jurmo News / Inside The Rink / July 22

AHL: Joni Jurmo Signs Overseas

6’4″ Defenseman Joni Jurmo has officially signed back home in Finland with Kiekko-Espoo in Liiga. The 2025-26 season will not be Jurmo’s first season playing in Liiga as he played with JYP in the 2020-21 season, Jukurit in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, Ilves and KooKoo in the 2023-24 season.

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Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Despite Interest, Flames Not Entertaining Trade of $7M Forward

Despite persistent trade speculation, it appears Nazem Kadri is staying put in Calgary. On a recent episode of FAN Pregame, NHL insider Nick Kypreos clarified that Kadri has not asked for a trade, nor have the Flames actively shopped him.

Connor Zary News / Flamesnation / July 22

The waiting game continues for the Flames and Connor Zary on a new contract

Last week the Calgary Flames got some important off-season business completed, as they re-upped with restricted free agents Rory Kerins, Jeremie Poirier and Yan Kuznetsov.

Lucas Ciona News / Flamesnation / July 22

Lucas Ciona nearly quadrupled his production in his Wranglers sophomore season

The things that Lucas Ciona did in his second professional season to stand out as a player were not always things you could find on a stat sheet or in a highlight package.

NHL News / The Win Column / July 22

Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have the assets to acquire Nazem Kadri or Rasmus Andersson?

We’ve officially reached the dog days of summer. With the draft and free agency behind us, the NHL news cycle has slowed to a crawl. Not so much for the Calgary Flames though, who have yet to do much of anything this summer as they evaluate their options with Rasmus Andersson and maybe even Nazem Kadri.

Connor Zary News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Flames Fans Should Start Getting Worried About Connor Zary

We’re nearing the end of July, and the Calgary Flames have yet to work out a contract extension with Connor Zary. That isn’t particularly unusual or worrisome, as training camp doesn’t begin until September, while the regular season doesn’t get underway until October.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Maple Leafs get unfortunate news about acquiring Flames veteran

One name that has been heavily connected to the Maple Leafs in recent weeks is Flames star Nazem Kadri.

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Calgary Flames News / House of Hockey / July 21

Analysts Call on Calgary Flames to Trade Longtime Player Imminently

Mikael Backlund is the longest tenured member of the Calgary Flames, but now, the team have been urged to trade him late in his career. The Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 17

Flames re-sign trio of restricted free agents to deals

The Flames re-signed a trio of restricted free agents Thursday, announcing new deals for forward Rory Kerins and defensemen Yan Kuznetsov and Jeremie Poirier.