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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.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / 17 hours ago

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.

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Connor Zary News / Flamesnation / 19 hours ago

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 / 20 hours ago

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 / 19 hours ago

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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 22 hours ago

The Flames’ best fights of 2024-25: Ryan Lomberg unanimously defeats Nate Bastian

Sometimes, fights aren’t even competitive. That was the case for a fight in Jacob Markström’s return to Calgary with the New Jersey Devils to face his team, the Calgary Flames.

Connor Zary News / The Hockey Writers / 23 hours ago

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 / 16 hours ago

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 / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Meet the Flames’ 2025 First-Round Draft Picks

At the 2025 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames selected two players in the first round, 18th overall and 32nd. Both players are forwards with upside who should become solid contributors to the group in a few years.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 21

With CBA extended, how long do the Flames have to sign all of their drafted prospects?

A few weeks back, following the 2025 NHL Draft, we ran through how long the Calgary Flames had to sign their many unsigned drafted prospects. When we did that rundown, it was based on the premise that the 2025 draft class would be operating under the rules of the new collective bargaining agreement extension.

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

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NHL News / The Win Column / 21 hours ago

Evaluating Toronto Maple Leafs assets for potential Nazem Kadri or Rasmus Andersson deal

Nazem Kadri News / The Win Column / July 21

Looking at the Montreal Canadiens as a fit for Nazem Kadri

Nazem Kadri has been another player who has been at the centre of trade rumors lately. While it’s going to take a lot for the Calgary Flames to trade him, it makes a lot of sense for the team’s future given where they’re headed.

Adam Klapka News / Flamesnation / July 21

The Flames’ best goals of 2024-25: Adam Klapka pulls off a nasty fake to score backhand goal against Ducks

Sometimes, even bottom-six players score some nasty goals. Entering Jan. 30’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Calgary Flames sat just one point back of the Vancouver Canucks for the final wild card.

Mikael Backlund News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Flames Need to Trade Mikael Backlund This Season

Mikael Backlund wasn’t bad enough to the point of sitting as a healthy scratch last season, but he wasn’t as far off as you may think. Though things with

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Flames News & Rumors: Kadri, McTavish, Zary & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, trade speculation is starting to pick up regarding centreman Nazem Kadri. Meanwhile, the Flames are being looked at as a potential fit for Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish.

Ivan Prosvetov News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Flames’ Ivan Prosvetov Makes Another Push for NHL Success

After spending a season with CSKA Moscow, Russian goalie Ivan Prosvetov is taking another shot at establishing himself in the NHL. He recently signed a contract with the Calgary Flames, where he’ll compete with Dustin Wolf, one of last season’s breakout players.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 20

Sam Honzek plans to keep grinding after first professional season

The Calgary Flames organization has a lot of young players to be excited about. Especially first-round draft picks like Zayne Parekh, Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter.

Dustin Wolf News / The Win Column / July 20

Here’s what makes Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf so effective

Dustin Wolf. It is no secret that the 24-year-old netminder is the main reason why the Calgary Flames even got close to making the playoffs last season.

Calgary Flames News / Inside The Rink / July 19

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Extend Affiliation with Calgary Flames

The Rapid City Rush and Calgary Flames have announced that they have extended their affiliation with a multi-year deal. The affiliation will include the Rush in the ECHL, Calgary Wranglers in the AHL, and Flames in the NHL.

Rasmus Andersson News / Breakaway on SI / July 18

Flames Must Resist Trade Temptation

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is at the center of the NHL offseason discussions. The 28-year-old puck-mover has played his entire career with the Flames, but as one of the most underrated right-shot defenders in the league, he’s a highly sought after player.

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.