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Recap: Wranglers special teams explodes against Condors, going four for five in 4-3 win

The Calgary Wranglers wrapped up their week of hockey with a one game stop in Bakersfield to face the Condors on Saturday night. It was the Condors’ home opener and their first game since splitting the series with the Wranglers last weekend.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / October 17

Scenes from Flames practice: A couple new lines and pairings, and new goalie gear for Dustin Wolf

After a travel day back from Las Vegas on Friday, the Calgary Flames returned to the Scotiabank Saddledome for practice on Saturday morning as they prepare to host the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday evening.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / Professor Press Box / October 17

Flames Prospect Ethan Wyttenbach Could Be a Steal

Every now and then, a prospect starts putting up numbers that make you stop and take another look. Calgary Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach is doing exactly that.

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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

NHL News / Flame for Thought / October 17

Calgary Flames Shakeup their Practice Lines Ahead of Clash With Carolina Hurricanes

The 2026/27 season was always going to be a tough one for the Calgary Flames, but with just one win in their first six losses, the team are facing a goal differential of -21, the second worst mark in the NHL ahead of only the Philadelphia Flyers at -22.

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.

Darryl Sutter News / Flamesnation / October 17

Should Darryl Sutter be in the Hockey Hall of Fame?

Folks, former Calgary Flames head coach and general manager Darryl Sutter released a book this past week, which he wrote with Justin Bourne. After we chatted with Sutter about his book and his coaching career, we spent some time pondering his legacy in the game.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 17

Recap: Ben Jones had another two goal game but Wranglers fall by one in San Jose

The Calgary Wranglers were in another scoring battle against the San Jose Barracuda on Friday night after going back and forth in their last match-up on Wednesday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 16

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.

Theo Stockselius News / Flamesnation / October 16

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.

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 / 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).

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.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Connor Zary 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

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.

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.