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The Calgary Flames have one of the toughest remaining schedules

The Calgary Flames are now eliminated from playoff contention. The focus has officially shifted to the draft lottery standings. Due to the difficulty of the Flames’ last four games of the season, the club is in a prime position to solidify its lottery odds and potentially secure a top-three selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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Flames prospect Eric Jamieson and the Denver Pioneers compete for an NCAA championship on Saturday

The NCAA began its Division I men’s hockey season way, way back in October with 63 teams vying for glory. After Saturday afternoon, one will reign supreme as its national champion.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 11

Recap: Wranglers narrowly fall in Clark Bishop’s 500th AHL game

Clark Bishop and the Calgary Wranglers hosted the Abbotsford Canucks on Friday for their last home series of the 2025-26 season. Bishop reached a large milestone, playing in his 500th AHL game.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 11

Flames prospects Ethan Wyttenbach and Tyson Gross awarded national collegiate honours

The NCAA and its related associations announced several men’s hockey awards on Friday, as part of the Frozen Four festivities. While Max Plante captured the Hobey Baker Award, a pair of Calgary Flames prospects were also honoured as part of Friday’s announcement.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 10

Flashback Friday: Looking at the former Seattle Thunderbirds/Seattle Breakers with connections to the Flames

On Saturday, the Calgary Flames have a matchup with the Seattle Kraken, one of just four games remaining. Joining the National Hockey League in 2021-22, the Kraken don’t have a whole lot of history.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Abram Wiebe News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Flames sign Abram Wiebe to two-year, entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have signed defense prospect Abram Wiebe to a two-year, entry-level contract. Grand Forks Herald sportswriter Brad Elliott Schlossman was the first to report the news of Wiebe signing with the Flames on Friday.

Abram Wiebe News / Flamesnation / April 10

Flames sign college defenceman Abram Wiebe to entry-level deal (two years, $950,000 AAV)

Friends, Wiebe watch has concluded. The Calgary Flames have gotten their man. Per multiple reports on Friday morning, the Flames have signed college defenceman Abram Wiebe to an entry-level contract.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / Flamesnation / April 10

Flames name Jonathan Huberdeau as 2025-26 nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

One of the key members of the Calgary Flames’ leadership group is their nominee for one of the league’s most prestigious leadership and humanitarian honours.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 10

Series preview: Wranglers gear up for the last home games of the season

The Calgary Wranglers have two home games left in their season and they take place this weekend. If you want one more look at this team in person before the off-season hits, now is the time to catch them in action.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Flames Expected To Sign Abram Wiebe

The Flames are expected to sign defense prospect Abram Wiebe to his entry-level contract, per reports from Frank Seravalli of Victory+ and Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960.

Devin Cooley News / The Win Column / April 10

The Calgary Flames should sell high on Devin Cooley this offseason

It is not every day that a goalie on the third-worst team in the NHL has the sixth-highest save percentage in the entire league, but alas. Devin Cooley is having himself a miraculous season, posting a .911 save percentage, putting him alongside Jesper Wallstedt (.915) and Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912).

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 10

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames almost reward Wolf for performance, Gross overturned at last minute

The Calgary Flames got strong goaltending to give themselves a shot, but ultimately fell to the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. CF% – 41.08%|| SCF% – 34.82%|| HDCF% – 37.84%|| xGF% – 35.88% It’s a Team Game – The Flames may have had an opportunity to tie things late, but that was not a sign that the game was played very close at all.

Abram Wiebe News / Flamesnation / April 10

Wiebe watch is on for Flames with North Dakota elimination, while Denver advances in NCAA double OT thriller

The NCAA brought their men’s hockey tournament to scenic Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday as the annual Frozen Four began, pitting the four top collegiate teams in the United States against each other.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 9

Instant Reaction: Flames keep it close, but lose again to Avalanche

Last Monday, the Calgary Flames visited the Colorado Avalanche and it went very, very poorly. The Flames were down 5-0 after the first period and lost 9-2.

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Matvei Gridin News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Matvei Gridin is defying convention to become the Flames’ next young star

The Calgary Flames‘ selection of Matvei Gridin with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft was met with mixed responses, to say the least. Although

Axel Hurtig News / The Win Column / April 9

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: Axel Hurtig Is a 6’5″ Force

The season is cooling down for the Flames as Europe/Russia, the NCAA, and the CHL are all ending. UND remains a bright spot for the organization as three of its prospects there are getting ready to play in the NCAA semi-finals.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 8

Game vs. Flames chance for Avs to clinch President’s Trophy

The Colorado Avalanche secured the top seed in the Western Conference, so the only goal left for them in the regular season is capturing the President's Trophy and home ice throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Ryan Strome News / Field Level Media / April 8

Flames F Ryan Strome fined $5K for cross-checking

The NHL fined Calgary Flames forward Ryan Strome $5,000 on Wednesday for cross-checking Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson. The incident occurred 45 seconds into the overtime period in the Stars' 4-3 home victory on Tuesday night.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Flames’ Strategy at the 2026 Draft Will Be Worth Watching

It finally happened: the Calgary Flames have that little ‘e’ next to their name, officially eliminating them from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, following a loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.

Kevin Bahl News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Flames’ Kevin Bahl leaves game with lower-body injury

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl exited Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Stars and did not return after sustaining an upper-body injury in the first period.

Dustin Wolf News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Dustin Wolf’s Season-Long Struggles Causing Flames Fans Concerns

Expectations surrounding the Calgary Flames entering the 2025-26 season were quite low. Despite nearly making the playoffs the season prior, most viewed them as an overachieving roster that was likely to fall back down to earth.

Morgan Frost News / Professor Press Box / April 5

Morgan Frost Moved from Depth Piece to Flames’ Go-To

Morgan Frost’s second season with the Calgary Flames looks nothing like the first, and that difference matters. Last year was a small-sample footnote. His 32 games, with three goals, were the sort of stint that led many to overlook his potential.

Brennan Othmann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 5

Flames Reassign Brennan Othmann

The Flames reassigned winger prospect Brennan Othmann to AHL Calgary on Sunday, per a team announcement. Calgary acquired Othmann, the #16 overall pick in the 2021 draft, from the Rangers on deadline day in exchange for 2024 second-rounder Jacob Battaglia.