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The case for MacKenzie Weegar to make the 2026 Canadian Olympic team

We are about a month out from NHL training camps finally opening up and putting to an end this incredibly boring offseason that we have had up to this point.

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FN’s 2025 Flames summer prospect rankings – #15: Rory Kerins

The recipient of the 15th spot in this summer’s FlamesNation prospect rankings is one of the most intriguing storylines to emerge from within the Calgary Flames organization last season.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Flames May Be Better Off to Extend Andersson Rather Than Trade Him

For months now, it’s seemingly only been a matter of when the Calgary Flames trade Rasmus Andersson, not if. The 28-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) at the end of the 2025-26 season, and is seeking out a contract that didn’t seem wise for the Flames to give him, considering they are in a retooling stage.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Jonathan Huberdeau’s Contract Isn’t Hurting the Flames

At the end of July, The Athletic released a list of their top 10 worst NHL contracts (from ‘Dom Luszczyszyn: NHL’s 10 worst contracts, 2025 edition: Jonathan Huberdeau, Ivan Provorov and more,’ The Athletic, 7/31/25).

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Flames One of Worst Positioned Cap Teams Based on New Model

The Calgary Flames may have more than $15 million in cap space, but their entire salary-cap situation may not be in as good of shape as you’d expect. That

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Projecting the Flames’ Opening Night Roster

The Calgary Flames haven’t made many changes to their roster this offseason. While a few depth players left, including backup goalie Dan Vladar, only one free agent, goaltender Ivan Prosvetov, was brought in.

Matthew Coronato News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Coronato Could Be the Flames’ Next Big Offensive Spark

There’s a real buzz building as the Calgary Flames gear up for the 2025–26 season. The team is shaking things up—young, speedy, and full of promise. And right in the middle of it all?

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / August 12

A look at the Calgary Flames’ best ever draft picks

The Calgary Flames have experienced considerable success in the draft, not just in recent seasons, but throughout the franchise’s entire history. They’ve selected superstars who have led the Flames to success, whether that be division titles, conference titles, or the Stanley Cup.

Zayne Parekh News / The Win Column / August 12

What are realistic expectations for Zayne Parekh this season?

The Calgary Flames will mostly look the same heading into the 2025-26 season, as the team hasn’t made any major moves this offseason. However, the team continues the commitment to get younger, and Zayne Parekh is one name the fanbase is eager to see in action.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 12

FN’s 2025 Flames summer prospect rankings – #16: William Strömgren

Despite taking a step forward with the Calgary Wranglers last season, 22-year-old William Strömgren drops eight spots in our rankings from eighth in 2024 to 16th this year.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Flames News & Rumours: Andersson, Parekh & Grzelcyk

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Rasmus Andersson is denying that he told the Flames he was only willing to sign an extension with one team.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Win Column / August 11

Rasmus Andersson speaks out about offseason trade noise

This summer has been quiet for the Calgary Flames, as this year’s offseason has frankly been a snore. Besides the draft and free agency, fans haven’t had much to talk about.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / August 11

Calgary Flames best and worst contracts

Every NHL team has its share of awesome contracts, as well as awful contracts. The Calgary Flames have an abundance of both on their team. They have signed contracts based on single-season performances and peer pressure that have gone bad for the franchise.

Ilya Solovyov News / Flamesnation / August 11

FN’s 2025 Flames summer prospect rankings – #17: Ilya Solovyov

FlamesNation’s 2025 summer prospect rankings are underway! Kirill Zarubin, Yan Kuznetsov and Ethan Wyttenbach have claimed spots 18 to 20, respectively, to start things off.

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The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 10

What do the Flames have to show for their 2011 NHL Draft class?

The 2011 NHL Draft was an interesting time for the Calgary Flames, serving as the first draft under the direction of new general manager Jay Feaster, who had been promoted from assistant GM the previous December.

Samuel Honzek News / The Win Column / August 10

Samuel Honzek is a prospect that needs our patience

In the past few years, the Calgary Flames have built a prospect pool that has come to be well respected around the league. Headlined by the obvious in Zayne Parekh and the recently drafted Cole Reschny.

Kirill Zarubin News / Flamesnation / August 10

FN’s 2025 Flames summer prospect rankings – #18: Kirill Zarubin

Everyone knows that the Calgary Flames like to draft Russian netminders. Of the Russian goaltending prospects still in Russia, Kirill Zarubin is the best of the bunch.

Rasmus Andersson News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Flames' Rasmus Andersson Reveals Blocked Trade Amid Contract Negotations

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson aired out where things stand between him and the franchise when it comes to his contract situation. Andersson made clear that there has been no progress in contract discussions for over a month, leaving his future with the club in limbo heading into the final season of his six-year, $27.3 million deal.