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Calgary Flames Make Shocking Decision on Connor Zary

The Calgary Flames are moving deep into a rebuild, and on the back of an 0-3-0 start to the campaign with a -13 goal differential, it's safe to say that 2026/27 could end up being the worst season in franchise history.

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Flames roster news: Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal placed on NHL waivers

Amidst a really disappointing first few games, the Calgary Flames are making some roster changes. On Monday morning, the club placed a pair of established National Hockey League players on the waiver wire: forward Connor Zary and defenceman Brayden Pachal.

Yegor Sharangovich News / The Win Column / October 5

Should the Calgary Flames buy out Yegor Sharangovich?

If you were to ask any fan of the Calgary Flames what the worst contract on the team is, the obvious answer is Jonathan Huberdeau’s $84M contract, which pays him an AAV of $10.5M.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 5

Calgary Flames Weekly Prospect Roundup 10/5/2026

The past few NHL Drafts have been incredibly successful for the Calgary Flames, and with players like Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin and others starting to make their NHL mark, the future begins to look brighter and brighter.

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Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 5

The mystery behind Flames prospect Jonathan Castagna’s unique nickname has been solved

Friends, it’s no secret that the hockey world loves nicknames. But it’s also no secret that a lot of hockey nicknames are pretty bland. Take the first syllable of a player’s last name, add an “s,” “y” and/or “er” and there you go.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 5

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames continue to search for answers (and goals) after blowout loss to Seattle

The Calgary Flames continued their legendary opening season struggle, losing to the Seattle Kraken 6-1 for the second time this season – and it’s only game three.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

3 Takeaways from Flames’ Blowout Loss to the Kraken

The Calgary Flames’ struggles continued on Sunday night. Taking on the Seattle Kraken just one day after going up against the Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Huska’s team looked flat right off the hop and paid the price in what wound up being a 6-1 loss.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 5

Munnich’s Musings: The Flames are losing with a purpose

Oh boy. We all knew the Calgary Flames were not going to be a good team this season, but I don’t think anyone saw this start coming. The Flames have been outscored 16-3 by the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken, two teams that are projected to be in the basement of the NHL standings along with the Flames.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 4

Instant Reaction: Mistakes snowball on Flames in loss to Kraken

After a pair of lopsided losses in their first two games of the season, the Calgary Flames headed to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle looking to spoil the Kraken’s home-opener and get their season back on track.

Ryan Huska News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Ryan Huska Hurting Flames’ Rebuild with Bad Personnel Decisions

The Calgary Flames were expected to struggle this season, and that’s been the case through their first two games of the season. They’ve been outscored by a combined 10-2 through those opening two games, including a 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, another team expected to finish near the bottom of the NHL standings.

NHL News / Flame for Thought / October 4

Three Takeaways From the Calgary Flames 4-1 Defeat Against the Vancouver Canucks

The Calgary Flames are off to a rocky start in 2026/27, and given their overall lack of talent, fans are bracing for what could end up being the worst season in the history of the iconic franchise.

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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.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 4

Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary gets their looks, but can’t convert in 4-1 loss to Vancouver

The Calgary Flames brought a better tier of game on Saturday, but it still wasn’t enough against the Vancouver Canucks, falling 4-1 on the road. CF% –

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 4

Instant Reaction: Flames’ rough third period sinks them in Vancouver

After a pretty ugly outing in their season-opener on home ice on Thursday, the Calgary Flames headed to the coast to visit the Vancouver Canucks looking for redemption on Saturday night.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 3

Zary, Kuznetsov to sit out Saturday in Vancouver as healthy scratches

The Calgary Flames have made a pair of lineup changes ahead of their 2026-27 road opener against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. After falling

Derek Forbort News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Calgary Flames Acquire Veteran Defenseman on Saturday

Derek Forbort is taking the long route back toward the NHL. The Calgary Wranglers, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Flames, have signed the 34-year-old defenseman to a professional tryout, giving the veteran a chance to play for the Flames this season after a year lost mostly to injury.

Matvei Gridin News / Professor Press Box / October 3

Why Flames Matvei Gridin Could Be Ready for a Big Second Season

You watch some young players and think, well, maybe someday. Then there are young players who make you think, wait a minute, maybe someday is already starting.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

The Flames’ Most Interesting Trade Asset Isn’t a Player

There was something interesting about the Calgary Flames showing up in the Kirill Marchenko trade talks without actually wanting Kirill Marchenko. That sounds a little strange at first.

Henry Mews News / Professor Press Box / October 2

The Flames May Be Taking the Long View With Henry Mews

Sometimes the most interesting thing about a prospect isn't where he is going. It's how much time his organization is willing to give him to get there.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Why the Flames are almost ready to switch from rebuilding to adding

A lot has changed for the Calgary Flames over the past three years. After being a Stanley Cup favorite at the beginning of the decade, the Flames have

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 2

Calgary Flame Out: Winners and Losers From Opening Night at the Saddledome

The Calgary Flames are in the early stages of a rebuild, and while there's plenty of excitement over their growing prospect pool, there's going to be some major struggles in the National Hockey League moving forward.

Dustin Wolf News / Professor Press Box / October 2

Dustin Wolf Had a Bad Night. That Doesn't Make Him a Bad Goalie.

Something about goalies makes hockey fans lose patience awfully quickly. Dustin Wolf had a bad night Thursday. A really bad night. The Seattle Kraken scored six times on 32 shots, and Wolf finished with an .813 save percentage as the Calgary Flames opened their season with a 6-1 loss.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 2