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Flashback Friday: Looking at the fallout from the Flames’ most recent trade with the Hurricanes

On Thursday evening, Jake Middleton became the first Calgary Flames defenceman to score their first goal for the team on a penalty kill since Noah Hanifin back in 2018.

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Theo Stockselius and Flames’ college kids shined this past week

Friends, it’s no big secret that it’s a tough time for the Calgary Flames right now. Through seven games in the 2026-27 season, they have one win. But if you take a look into the future – the near future – there’s help on the way.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 16

Calgary Flames Prospect Earns Major Reward Following Red-Hot Start

The Calgary Flames prospect pool may not have their next big franchise star, but, what they do have is a deep pool that could feature many future NHLers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 16

Should the Flames trade for Simon Edvinsson or Alexander Nikishin?

Defence wins championships. Early into the Calgary Flames’ rebuild, their need for the prospect pool is game-changing centres. Cole Reschny, Jack Hextall, and Cullen Potter look solid, but none of those three profiles as a superstar centre who’ll contend for Art Ross Trophies.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 16

The Calgary Flames have familiar problems already this season!

Let’s not beat around the bush; the Flames have not started the season well. It’s been the expected start, but still not a poor one. Six losses from seven see the Flames sit at the bottom of the NHL, although the Kings are winless this season (at the time of writing).

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 16

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames five-on-five play remains strong, but special teams their undoing in 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights

The Calgary Flames could not keep the good vibes rolling, falling 6-2 at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. CF% – 51.2% || SCF% – 55.66% || HDCF% – 71.4% || xGF% – 68.33% It’s a Team Game – At this point of the season I can say one thing with certainty, the Calgary Flames do start games on time.

Zach Whitecloud News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

4 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames Defenceman Zach Whitecloud

Barring a drastic turnaround, the Calgary Flames aren’t going to be a playoff team this season. While they were finally able to pick up their first win of the season on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, they own a 1-6-0 record thus far and by all accounts are lining up to be sellers once again at the trade deadline.

Chase Harrington News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Future Flames: Chase Harrington’s Explosive Start to 2026-27

The Calgary Flames selected Chase Harrington with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 Draft. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 203 pounds, Harrington brings

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 16

Instant Reaction: Flames winning streak ends at one after loss in Vegas

After a pretty good three periods of hockey – and a well-earned victory – in Anaheim on Tuesday night, the Calgary Flames went into the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday night looking to keep their winning ways going against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Chase Harrington News / Flamesnation / October 15

Flames Prospect Round-Up: Chase Harrington scores hat trick as Chiefs’ great start continues

Is it too early to declare Chase Harrington as a top 10 Calgary Flames prospect? What a start the Flames’ 2026 second-rounder is off to with the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs!

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / October 15

Flames Veteran Prospects Are Making Their Case in the AHL

Not every prospect story is about a 19-year-old putting up big numbers and getting fans excited about the future. Sometimes, it's about players who have been around a while and are still trying to find their way back to the NHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 15

Notes from last game: Adam Klapka and Aydar Suniev score again in Flames’ first win of 2026-27

The Calgary Flames finally have a win on the board! Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks was a step in the right direction, despite falling 4-2. Well, the two teams rematched on Tuesday, with the Flames paying back the California-based team with a 4-2 victory of their own.

NHL News / Flame for Thought / October 15

Should the Calgary Flames be Targeting Two Young Washington Capitals in Trades?

The Calgary Flames picked up their first win of the season on Tuesday night, but with a 1-5-0 record to start the year, the team absolutely need to continue prioritizing the future of the organization moving forward.

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Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Tiering the Calgary Flames’ trade assets ahead of their next fire sale

It took six tries for the Calgary Flames to win their first game of the 2026-27 regular season. And even after they picked up their first two points of the year in against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, the Flames remain in 32nd place in the NHL with a pitiful .167 points percentage.

Aydar Suniev News / Flamesnation / October 15

Could Aydar Suniev lead the Flames in scoring this season?

It’s still early, and Aydar Suniev is only three games into his season, but combining his preseason performance with what we’ve seen through three games, it looks like Suniev could be one of the Calgary Flames’ most productive players this season.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Flames News & Rumours: Huska, Whitecloud, Zary & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, there has been some chatter surrounding the future of Ryan Huska after a rough start to the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Riding hot stretch, Knights return home to face last-place Flames

Off to an impressive start, the Vegas Golden Knights have the opportunity to build more momentum with a three-game homestand that begins when the last-place Calgary Flames visit Las Vegas on Thursday.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 14

Four Big Takeaways From the Calgary Flames First Victory of the 2026/27 Season

While the Calgary Flames are tanking in 2026/27, no team wants to start the season as poorly as the Flames have, and with the team sitting at 0-5-0 with a very tough schedule ahead of them, things were looking dire for the organization.

Ryan Huska News / The Win Column / October 14

The Calgary Flames need to consider Ryan Huska’s future

After an embarrassing blowout loss to the Seattle Kraken in the Calgary Flames’ season opener, fingers are already pointing at head coach Ryan Huska. It’s natural that after a 6–1 loss to start a season, fans and critics alike take a look at who’s behind the bench.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Flames notch 1st win, continue success in road games against Ducks

Martin Pospisil broke a late third-period tie and the Calgary Flames won for the first time this season with a 4-2 victory over the host Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Flames looking to take contract back for Connor Zary

The Flames drafted Zary to be a scorer, and so far, he has not become entirely what they wanted when they selected him 24th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft.

Hurricanes' Jordan Staal to miss one to two months with partially torn calf

Flyers may include Travis Konecny in trade talks amid pathetic start

Seven trade destinations to watch for Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson

Five former NHLers thriving in Europe in 2026-27

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

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Maple Leafs exploring trade for Flames defenceman with 'jam'

New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has already reshaped the roster this summer, and the club sits at a modest 3-2-1 to open the 2026-27 season. According to the latest reports, he may not be finished making changes.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Flames’ Sam Honzek out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Calgary Flames will be without one of their key young forwards for a while, as the team announced Monday that Sam Honzek is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Injury Updates: Honzek, van Riemsdyk, Brazeau

The Calgary Flames announced today that forward Samuel Honzek has suffered a lower-body injury and will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis. Honzek had not skated since the team’s Thursday loss to the Colorado Avalanche, missing Calgary’s loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.

Devin Cooley News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

Flames’ Devin Cooley brings pet rabbit to game

The Calgary Flames have a new furry friend. Devin Cooley brought his pet bunny Tito to the walked into Scotiabank Saddledome before the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.