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4 Flames prospects whose contracts could slide in 2025-26

Friends, it’s the fall, and we’re all starting to prepare for the onset of the 2025-26 Calgary Flames season. Every season, many young players begin their pro hockey journeys.

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Handicapping Flames camp battles ahead of 2025’s training camp

The Calgary Flames have 46 players on NHL contracts for the 2025-26 season, and all are going to be attending training camp. In theory, all 46 of these players have a chance at starting the season with the big club.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 13

An updated look at the Calgary Flames prospect pipeline at each position

As we head into the 2025–26 season, it’s time to look at an updated depth chart at each position in the Calgary Flames prospect pool. After a couple of years focusing on youth and retooling, the Flames possess one of the top prospect pipelines in the entire NHL.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 13

Three takeaways from the first Next Gen Showcase game

Hockey is officially back. Last night, the Calgary Flames’ rookies took on their Edmonton Oilers counterparts in the first of a two-game set. The season’s first installment of the Battle of Alberta went Calgary’s way.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 13

Flames ranked 11th in Daily Faceoff’s salary cap management rundown

Folks, hockey is a multi-faceted game. But since the introduction of the salary cap in 2005-06, it’s also a numbers game. The ability to effectively manage the salary cap can determine whether an NHL club can put a good team on the ice or not.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Bold Calgary Flames predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Calgary Flames are preparing for an important 2025-26 season. The likes of Nazem Kadri and Dustin Wolf nearly led this team to a playoff spot as a rookie.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 13

Flames Post-Game: Flames rookies outscore Oilers in Battle of Alberta showdown

The first Battle of Alberta has gone the Calgary Flames’ way. On Friday evening, after a 30-minute delay due to travel issues, the Flames rookies took on the Edmonton Oilers rookies, defeating them 6-5 in a fun, high scoring game with a bunch of ups and downs.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Projecting Flames’ Forwards Point Totals for 2025-26 Season

This season, the Calgary Flames are looking to build on an impressive 2024-25 campaign. Despite missing the playoffs, the Flames exceeded expectations, missing the postseason by a single point.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 12

Friedman on Andersson: ‘At some point this year, Craig Conroy is going to get what he wants to get to move him’

Rasmus Andersson is under contract with the Calgary Flames through the 2025-26 season. But his future beyond this season remains unclear, with projections ranging from “murky” to “definitely being traded.” Heck, during the NHL’s European Player Media Tour, Flames captain Mikael Backlund told The Athletic regarding Andersson: “He’s getting traded.

Connor Zary News / The Win Column / September 12

Where Connor Zary fits in the Flames’ lineup

The Calgary Flames got some much-anticipated business done, as they signed RFA Connor Zary to a three-year deal with an AAV of $3.775 million. The question now remains on how he’ll be utilized this season, and if a breakout performance is in the cards for the 23-year-old.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 12

Five Calgary Flames prospects to watch at the Next Gen Showcase

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers prospects officially play tonight in the first game of the 2025 Next Gen Showcase. This home-and-home series features some of the brightest young stars in each organization as they head into training camp and the start of the season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 12

Flames prospect Sam Honzek added 15 pounds over the summer

Without a doubt, the biggest story of the Calgary Flames’ training camp in 2024 was the emergence of rookie Sam Honzek and how he forced himself onto the opening night roster.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 11

Jack Eichel not worried an extension hasn't been worked out

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel is entering the final year of his eight-year, $80 million contract. Both sides are hoping an extension can get worked out.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Calgary Flames’ 5 Best-Case Scenarios for 2025–26

The Calgary Flames were one of the biggest surprises of the 2024-25 NHL season. The fact is, they picked up 96 points, which is usually more than enough to lock down a playoff spot.

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The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Connor Zary News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Flames’ Zary Facing Pressure Heading into Third NHL Season

One of the most interesting players to monitor this coming season for the Calgary Flames is Connor Zary. While there were concerns over his contract situation given that he remained unsigned through August, he and the Flames were recently able to agree on a three-year bridge deal that will see him command $3.775 million per season.

Calgary Flames News / Breakaway on SI / September 10

Flames Star Defenseman Clears Up Contract Rumors

While there has been no contract worked out between the Calgary Flames and their superstar defenseman, Rasmus Andersson, who is due for a new deal on July 1, 2026, he remains focused on having a better season in 2025-26 than he did last year.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 10

NHL Rumors: Jack Eichel and Sidney Crosby

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon said it’s a priority to get Jack Eichel signed to a contract extension. It doesn’t sound like anything’s imminent.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9

Rasmus Andersson Denies Fake Trade Rumors From Flames

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is making headlines this week as speculation continues about his future with the team. Following the big news in Calgary that Dustin Wolf signed a seven-year extension and his future is cemented with the Flames, what happens with Andersson is still very much up in the air.

Dustin Wolf News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9

Flames Lock Up Dustin Wolf With Historic 7-Year Extension

The Calgary Flames have made a massive commitment to their future in net, signing goaltender Dustin Wolf to a seven-year, $52.5 million contract extension with an average annual value of $7.5 million.