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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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Blake Coleman News / Flamesnation / January 28

Flames injury news: Blake Coleman out through Olympic break with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman will remain sidelined through the upcoming Olympic break with an upper-body injury, per head coach Ryan Huska. Speaking after the Flames practiced at the Saddledome on Wednesday, Huska announced that the club will keep Coleman sidelined for the final four games prior to the break.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Stars targeting Flames' Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman to improve forward depth

The Dallas Stars are looking like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender even despite a recent cold stretch.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 28

How slim are the Flames’ playoff chances with 30 games left?

Gang, no matter what anybody tells you, the primary goal of every team when each National Hockey League season begins is to win the Stanley Cup. Yes, some