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Flames’ Cooley placed on injured reserve; Zary week-to-week after knee surgery

The Calgary Flames and their top American Hockey League affiliate made a handful of injury-related transactions on Friday. First, the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers announced that forward Connor Zary is out week-to-week after undergoing successful knee surgery.

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Calgary Flames Reveal Lineup Changes for Clash With the Seattle Kraken

The Calgary Flames are currently 5-7-0 on the season, and while many expected them to be battling for 32nd overall in the NHL standings, in recent times they've shown plenty of promise in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year.

Connor Zary News / Flamesnation / October 30

Connor Zary out week-to-week after undergoing knee surgery

The Calgary Wranglers announced Friday that forward Connor Zary has undergone knee surgery and will remain out on a week-to-week basis. Zary, 25, has one goal and four points in six games with the Wranglers this season, but has missed the past two games with what the club previously termed a lower-body injury.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 30

Calgary Flames call up William Stromgren and Arsenii Sergeev from the Calgary Wranglers

This morning, the Calgary Flames announced that they have recalled winger William Stromgren and goalie Arsenii Sergeev from the Calgary Wranglers. These call-ups come after Devin Cooley and Brennan Othmann both sustained injuries during Wednesday night’s game against the Edmonton Oilers.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 30

Some unique Flames prospect will be made on Saturday night in Texas

Over the past few seasons, the Calgary Flames have really leaned into their youth movement, sending veteran players elsewhere in exchange primarily for prospects and draft choices.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 30

Could Matt Coronato play centre for the Calgary Flames?

Despite a recent hot streak, the Calgary Flames have a glaring hole in their lineup. It’s been that way for a long time. The Flames’ biggest need has been a number-one centre since Gaudreau and Tkachuk’s time.

Arsenii Sergeev News / Flamesnation / October 30

Flames call up William Strömgren and Arsenii Sergeev from the AHL’s Wranglers

As the Calgary Flames prepare for a set of back-to-back games against Western Conference opponents, they’ve made a pair of roster moves. The club announced on Friday morning that they’ve recalled forward William Strömgren and goaltender Arsenii Sergeev from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 30

Recap: Wranglers get back in the win column on Outlaw night against Laval

The Calgary Wranglers returned home after a six game road trip to host the Laval Rocket for their first meeting of the 2026-27 season. The Rocket had quite

Devin Cooley News / Professor Press Box / October 29

Devin Cooley Has a Message for Flames Fans After His Injury

Sometimes a hockey player tells you more about himself after a difficult night than after a big win. Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley may have done exactly that.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 29

Calgary Flames Reveal Release Date for 'Hometown Remix' Jersey

The Calgary Flames 2026/27 season was set to be a disappointing one on the ice, but away from it, fans have plenty to look forward too, with the return of the 2004 throwback jersey, the farewell to the Scotiabank Saddledome and the rise of a potential young core.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 29

Series preview: Wranglers return home to host a cross-divisional team

The Calgary Wranglers return home after six games on the road to host the Laval Rocket. Calgary has dropped the last three games they played last week and are looking to bounce back for a little lighter of a schedule this week.

Devin Cooley News / Flame for Thought / October 29

Calgary Flames Star Devin Cooley Addresses the Injury He Suffered Against the Edmonton Oilers

The Calgary Flames were red-hot coming into a matchup with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night, with a 5-1-0 record in their prior six games, with most of that success being owed to Devin Cooley.

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Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 29

Calgary Flames Weekly Prospect Roundup: Top Prospects Dominate; Depth Continuing to be a Major Strength

The Calgary Flames have turned around a very slow start to the 2026/27 season, and while their early success certainly isn't sustainable, the success of their young players at the NHL level has been a major standout.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 29

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames press Oilers for 40, fall off after Edmonton’s third period goals

The Flames fought hard for as long as they could, but ultimately fell to the Oilers without scoring, losing 4-0. CF% – 46.58% || SCF% – 45.81% || HDCF% – 38.04% || xGF% – 44.47% It’s a Team Game – While the score ended up 4-0, I thought the Flames put together a solid first 40 minutes.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 29

Using on-ice impacts to identify the Calgary Flames’ best and worst players so far this season

Earlier this week, hockeystats.com revealed a new tool and tracking metric, Box WAR. I’ll let them explain it below. The full methodology can be found on their website.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 29

The Flames’ string of strong efforts hit some big snags in Edmonton

After a couple weeks of good efforts and positive results, the Calgary Flames did a few things on Wednesday night against the Edmonton Oilers that they haven’t done in awhile.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

3 Takeaways from Flames’ 4-0 Loss to the Oilers

The Calgary Flames seemed to be heading up north to take on the Edmonton Oilers at the perfect time. They came into Wednesday night on a four-game win streak, but were unable to make it five in a game where they struggled to get much going.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 28

Instant Reaction: Flames shut out by Oilers, four game winning streak snapped

The Calgary Flames headed into hostile territory on Wednesday evening to face the Edmonton Oilers for the first time in the 2026-27 season. After a fairly even opening period, the Flames seemed to get a bit rattled in the middle frame after starting netminder Devin Cooley left due to an injury.

Devin Cooley News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Flames' Devin Cooley exits game with lower-body injury

Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley left Wednesday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers and did not return after sustaining a lower-body injury on a collision with Oilers forward Colton Dach.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 28

Flames goalie Devin Cooley leaves Wednesday’s game versus Edmonton after collision with Colton Dach

The Calgary Flames are clashing with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday evening in the first Battle of Alberta of the 2026-27 campaign. But they’ll potentially have to finish off the game without goaltender Devin Cooley, as he left the game after the first period.

Matvei Gridin News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Flames’ Matvei Gridin Showing Great Development

Matvei Gridin may not have come out of the gates flying, but following a strong stretch capped off with a two-goal, three-point night against the Toronto

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Nemec & Bahl Emerging as Reliable Top Pairing For Flames

The Calgary Flames marked their fourth straight victory and their fifth in six games after a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. After the game, head coach Ryan Huska offered glowing remarks about several of his players and their play during this stretch.

Morgan Frost News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28