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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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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.

Calgary Flames 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 Win Column / October 15

After Connor Zary clears waivers, Brad Treliving’s drafting continues to haunt the Calgary Flames

Anytime a former first-round selection ends up on waivers, there’s going to be some major questions. Not only did Connor Zary get placed on waivers earlier this week, but he also cleared them.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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 / Flamesnation / October 15

Recap: Wranglers win Wednesday scoring battle in an unconventional daytime game

The Calgary Wranglers played on Wednesday in an unconventional mid-morning weekday game in San Jose. The Barracuda hosted a special game for students to be able to attend on field trips and they were a loud crowd in this rink.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Flames’ Klapka Is Finding His Role as Depth Piece

Adam Klapka has been making his presence known on the ice, and for more than just one reason for the Calgary Flames. Through six games this season, he has recorded two goals, two fights and 37 penalty minutes, with 25 coming in the Oct.

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.

Aydar Suniev News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Flames’ Suniev Impressing in First 3 Games

Aydar Suniev has played three games since being called up to the Calgary Flames on Oct. 7, scoring two goals and three points with a plus-1 rating. His presence is hard to miss, as he is finding open space to create dangerous scoring chances with this lethal shot. Suniev is one of those players who can score from anywhere in the offensive zone.

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 / 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 14

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames give start to finish quality performance in first victory of season

The Calgary Flames kept the pressure up from the start and handily earned their first win of the season over the Anaheim Ducks. CF% – 55.01% || SCF% – 60.97% || HDCF% – 62.55% || xGF% – 61.14% It’s a Team Game – A recurring theme so far this season is the Flames ability to show up and start attacking early.

Zach Whitecloud News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Suggested Trade Sees Maple Leafs Land Flames’ Zach Whitecloud

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a busy offseason, bringing in a new coach and adding a few new players, but their start to the 2026-27 season hasn’t been ideal.

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The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 14

Series preview: Wranglers kick off six game road trip with stop in San Jose

The Calgary Wranglers are off to a good start this season and embark on a six game road trip over the next two weeks. In their opening homestand, they went 3-1-0-0 and just only picked up their first loss on Sunday.

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.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 14

Instant Reaction: Flames finally get two points after rematch with the Ducks

After two really good periods (and an iffy third) on Saturday night, the Calgary Flames headed to sunny California to face the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday in the back half of their home-and-home set.

Zayne Parekh News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Flames Need to Break up Middleton & Parekh Pairing

Zayne Parekh has not gotten off to the start everyone expected from the offensive-minded defenseman, playing in his second professional season. Parekh is known for his offensive prowess, edge work and elite vision, which leaves fans on the edge of their seats as out-of-this-world passes are the norm for the 20-year-old.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 13

Notes from last game: Aydar Suniev scores first NHL goal, Zayne Parekh struggles

Saturday’s game was the Calgary Flames’ best game of the season. While they may have lost 4-2 to move their season record to 0-5-0, it was the first time all season that the Flames looked like a National Hockey League calibre team.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 13

What happened to the Flames that played in the first Saddledome game?

On Oct. 15, 1983, the Calgary Flames played their first regular season game at the Olympic Saddledome, when they hosted the Edmonton Oilers. On Apr. 10, 2026, they’ll play their final regular season game at the Saddledome.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 13

Jake Middleton has had an awful start with the Calgary Flames

When the Calgary Flames traded Blake Coleman to the Minnesota Wild, they took back defenceman Jake Middleton as a sort of cap dump. Middleton was known as a solid depth defender who could provide a physical presence and solid veteran leadership.

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.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Calgary Flames Fans: Where’s the Good News in This Start?

Well, Calgary Flames fans, I’m going to try something a little different today. Instead of spending another 500 words telling you how badly things are going, I’m going to look for something worth holding on to.