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Beyond the Boxscore: Flames have plenty of possession with low quality shots in 4-1 loss to Wild

The Calgary Flames brought some passion into Minnesota but could not solve the Wild in a 4-1 loss. CF% – 49.29%|| SCF% – 51.82%|| HDCF% – 59.21%|| xGF% – 54.73% It’s a Team Game – At least in their last two losses the Flames have shown a decent number of fundamentals in their game that really improve their defence.

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Playoffs or tank? It’s time for the Calgary Flames to admit this isn’t a blip

After getting all the way back up to .500 to kick off 2026, the Flames have fallen off a cliff in January. Combined with sending their best defenceman to Vegas, the team has taken quite a few hits over the past couple of weeks.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 30

Flames prospect Cullen Potter likely to return to Arizona State for junior year: report

After sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury in a game against Miami University earlier this month, it appears Calgary Flames prospect Cullen Potter will return to Arizona State University for his junior year in 2026-27.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / January 30

Nazem Kadri’s Time With Flames Could Be Nearing The End

Nazem Kadri‘s time with the Calgary Flames could be nearing an end as the trade deadline approaches. Kadri’s contract doesn’t end until after the 2028-29 season, but there’s a chance that the Flames won’t contend over the duration of that deal.

Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 29

Instant Reaction: Flames can’t tame the Wild in fifth straight loss

The Calgary Flames headed to the Twin Cities on Thursday for their final road game before the three week Olympic break. The Flames out-shot the Minnesota Wild fairly handily, but the Wild were equal parts opportunistic and patient with their offence.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Nick Cicek News / Flamesnation / January 29

Nick Cicek has quietly been a force developing top defensive prospects with the Calgary Wranglers

Since Devin Cooley made his graduation from the Calgary Wranglers to the Calgary Flames, Nick Cicek has taken over the title of the best interview on the team.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Flamesnation / January 29

Senators interested in Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar: report

By trading Rasmus Andersson, the Calgary Flames have kicked off what could be an incredibly busy final few weeks before Mar. 6’s trade deadline. There have been a handful of other Flame players who have had their names come up ahead of the trade deadline, namely Blake Coleman and Nazem Kadri.

Calgary Flames News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

NHL Trade Rumors: Flames’ $49 Million Forward Open To Move Out Of Calgary

The Calgary Flames took a big step in their rebuild earlier this month when they made a bold trade, moving defenseman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Ryan Huska News / The Win Column / January 29

Ryan Huska’s defence-first approach doesn’t work, and it’s costing the Calgary Flames

Ryan Huska has built the Flames’ identity around a simple idea: defence first. The Flames have had a very clear mandate under the first-time head coach: limit high-danger chances, play low-event hockey, and outwork other teams.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Win Column / January 29

Is there a case to buyout Jonathan Huberdeau this summer? Weighing the pros and cons

It does seem pretty crazy that just four years into Jonathan Huberdeau’s career as a Calgary Flame, we have already come to this point in a discussion where a buyout is thrown around.

Nazem Kadri News / Flamesnation / January 29

Nazem Kadri has informed the Flames he’s open to a trade: report

Veteran centre Nazem Kadri has informed the Calgary Flames that he’s open to a trade, according to a report by The Fourth Period insider and DFO Rundown contributor David Pagnotta.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Flames rumors: Nazem Kadri’s true feelings on potential trade before 2026 deadline

Nazem Kadri’s name has circulated around the NHL rumor mill for quite some time now, but this time, the conversation carries more weight. With the Calgary

Mackenzie Weegar News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Eastern Conference Team Calling About the Availability of MacKenzie Weegar

The Ottawa Senators — second last in the Eastern Conference — are nowhere near where they wanted or expected to be coming into the season after making the playoffs for the first time in eight years in 2024–25.