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Instant Reaction: Flames winning streak crashes against Lightning

The Calgary Flames went into Tampa Bay on Wednesday night hoping to extend their winning streak. However, they had a tough start to the game and just couldn’t work their way back from it.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 26

Flames nearing an extension with general manager Craig Conroy: Friedman

If rumours are to be believed, it appears that the Calgary Flames are close to extending general manager Craig Conroy. During the first period of the Wednesday evening game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the two parties are close to signing an extension.

Craig Conroy News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26

Flames Nearing Extension With GM Craig Conroy

It appears the Calgary Flames are about to make official the contract extension for general manager Craig Conroy. Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday night, “Hearing tonight that the Calgary Flames and GM Craig Conroy are making progress on a contract extension.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 26

As fellow bottom-feeders hang ‘For Sale’ signs, the Calgary Flames refuse to join the trade market

Last week, Calgary Flames president Don Maloney gave a pair of shocking interviews. The front office veteran pushed a shameless sales pitch on the league’s 31st-ranked team, shot down the idea of drafting elite talent, and called valuable but aging assets untouchable.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 26

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: The Old School mentality

The Calgary Flames’ 3-game win streak means momentum is on the rise for the rebuilder. This momentum also means that for the first time this season, their prospect development and NHL success are both positive.

Don Maloney News / Flamesnation / November 26

Digesting Don Maloney’s controversial comments on the Flames’ direction

It’s been a few days since Don Maloney, the Calgary Flames’ president of hockey ops, stirred up a you-know-what storm with his recent interviews. By now, everyone has had a chance to digest what Maloney said, and didn’t say, in his one-on-one with Sportsnet’s Eric Francis over the weekend.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

The Flames have to pick a direction

The Flames are expected to be active in the trade market, but don’t expect a complete teardown.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

NHL Predictions: November 26th Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Flames Won’t Become a Contender with Murray Edwards’ Philosophy

The Calgary Flames are second last in the NHL standings. If it were real early into the 2025-26 season, one may understand the organization wanting to see if they can dig their way out of the hole they are currently in.

Sam Morton News / Flamesnation / November 25

Flames assign forward Sam Morton back to the AHL’s Wranglers

Ahead of the American portion of the club’s five game road trip, the Calgary Flames have made a roster move. On Tuesday morning, the Flames announced that they’ve assigned centre Sam Morton back to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 25

Frank Seravalli, Elliotte Friedman call out Don Maloney as backlash continues

After an insane weekend of news in Calgary over the past couple of days, the Calgary Flames continued to dominate the mainstream NHL news cycle on Monday.

Nazem Kadri News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Nazem Kadri Trade Rumors Return Amid Flames Struggles

Nazem Kadri is back at the center of trade speculation as the Calgary Flames stumble through another difficult stretch. With the team holding an 8–13–3 record entering Tuesday's slate of games, questions around whether they’ll move veterans before the March 6 deadline continue to surface.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Flames News & Rumours: Maloney, Kadri, Andersson & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Don Maloney has set off the fan base following a few interviews which were not well received.

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Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Flames Facing Fallout From Self-Inflicted Controversy

The Calgary Flames are dealing with a storm they largely created themselves. As Elliotte Friedman noted on the most recent episode of 32 Thoughts, the organization unintentionally “poured gasoline on the fire” with a pair of interviews that went viral, sparking speculation, frustration, and a lot of noise across the Canadian market.

Rasmus Andersson News / Breakaway on SI / November 24

Flames' Rasmus Andersson Awarded for League-Leading Performance

While the Calgary Flames have toiled to start the season, some bright moments emerged this past week in the form of several amazing performances by defenseman Rasmus Andersson.

Matvei Gridin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 24

Should the Flames make room for Matvei Gridin?

It’s safe to say the 2025-26 season has been disappointing for the Calgary Flames. One season after finishing one regulation win outside of the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference, the Flames are one of two teams that haven’t managed a .400 win percentage through the first quarter of the 2025-26 campaign.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 23

Flames score 5 consecutive goals to surge past Canucks

Blake Coleman collected one goal and one assist while Rasmus Andersson recorded three assists to lead the visiting Calgary Flames a 5-2 victory over the slumping Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.

Nazem Kadri News / Field Level Media / November 23

Nazem Kadri's shootout goal lifts Flames out of NHL basement

Nazem Kadri scored the shootout-deciding goal to give the host Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Matt Coronato and Joel Farabee also scored for the Flames, who moved out of the league basement with a second consecutive win.

Samuel Honzek News / Daily Faceoff / November 21

Flames' Sam Honzek to miss up to six months with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames rookie forward Sam Honzek underwent surgery on Thursday to address an upper-body injury and will miss up to six months while recovering, according to multiple reports.

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