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Flames' Rasmus Andersson Situation Draws Comparison to Brock Boeser's Saga

Rasmus Andersson remains with the Calgary Flames as he enters the final year of his contract, but questions about his long-term future still remain. The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reported on Thursday that while an extension is not off the table, the more likely outcome continues to be a trade before this season's deadline, set for March.

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Predicting who will lead the Calgary Flames in each stat category in 2025-26

The 2025–26 season is nearly here, and with the Calgary Flames returning almost all of last year’s roster, we’re set for another intriguing year. After the team ranked 29th in the NHL in scoring last year, who will step up in 2025–26 to pace the Flames in every major stat category?

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 25

Flames top prospect Zayne Parekh impresses in expanded role vs Kraken

Zayne Parekh was given more opportunity in Tuesday night’s pre-season match-up against the Seattle Kraken. He rode shotgun next to Kevin Bahl on the top defensive pairing and was put in a position to utilize his offensive skillset while quarterbacking the top power-play unit.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

3 Takeaways From the Flames’ Preseason Loss in Abbotsford vs Canucks

The Calgary Flames played their third game of the preseason against the Vancouver Canucks last night. They lost the game with a final score of 3-1, with the Flames’ only goal scored by Connor Zary.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 25

Flames prospect-watching is going to get hectic very quickly

Pals, most of the columns we’ve written on the site regarding the Calgary Flames’ prospects have been about rookie camp games… or Europeans playing their regular seasons already.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / Flamesnation / September 25

Instant Reaction: Disjointed Flames lose in Abbotsford to Canucks

Welcome to Instant Reaction, where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Calgary Flames game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below!

Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Risky Offer From Flames Could Convince Andersson to Re-Sign

In an interesting turn of events, Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN Insider Trading on Tuesday, Rasmus Andersson is still a likely trade candidate ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 24

Scotia Place advances to RFP stage to co-host 2028 World Cup of Hockey

It’s not even finished yet, but the Calgary Flames’ new arena has advanced to the second stage of bidding to co-host the 2028 edition of the World Cup of Hockey.

Rory Kerins News / The Win Column / September 24

Rory Kerins shines as the Calgary Flames slay the Seattle Kraken 4-1

It was an amazing game to watch for Calgary Flames fans. The prospects looked impressive, and so did the regulars. Flames fans got a look into the present and the future of the organization in last night’s matchup.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Flames Could Retain Rasmus Andersson With One Key Move

Considered the betting favorite to be traded this season, there is now talk that the door is not completely closed between the Calgary Flames and defenseman Rasmus Andersson.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 24

An updated look at the Flames’ depth chart at centre

It’s time for our depth check mini-series. In these articles, we’ll be examining every position and the depth each one has within the Calgary Flames organization.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 24

Grading each of the Flames’ September contract extensions

The Calgary Flames managed to tie up all loose ends and then some in the final month before the 2025-26 NHL season kicks off. In a span of 12 days, GM

Cullen Potter News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Sparky’s Notebook: Powers, Potter, Smolen & More

Arizona State hockey made the wrong kind of history last season. After falling to Denver in the NCHC semifinals in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Sun Devils became the first team to finish second in the NCHC standings yet miss out on an NCAA Tournament berth.

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The '150-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Active NFL game-winning-drives leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

Rasmus Andersson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 23

Flames could revisit extension talks with key defenseman

But Tuesday, Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN’s Insider Trading that it is not a guarantee that the Flames trade him, rather than sign the pending UFA to a contract extension.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 23

Ranking 10 greatest Calgary Flames of all time

The Calgary Flames have a storied history that includes one Stanley Cup Championship since they migrated to Alberta in 1980. There have been some excellent players in the Flames’ history including recent Hall of Fame inductee and current front-office member Jarome Iginla and Stanley Cup hero Lanny McDonald.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Flames Fans Are Overreacting to Huberdeau’s Sarcastic Comment

The Calgary Flames season hasn’t even begun yet, and there’s already some controversy in the airwaves. While the biggest storyline of this group continues to circle around Rasmus Andersson and his murky future with the organization, another veteran on the roster has garnered plenty of chatter in recent days.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Calgary Flames’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

No one is teetering on the brink of contention more than the Calgary Flames heading into the 2025-26 NHL season. With long-term deals signed for some of their brightest young players, like Dustin Wolf, and a solid group of veterans leading the way, Calgary should be nearing the chance to contend for a playoff spot.