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Folks, we’re getting close to the midway mark of the 2026-27 season and it’s probably about time we start looking to the future a bit. More specifically, which Calgary Flames prospects may be going pro in the 2026-27 season?

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 15

Flames prospect Axel Hurtig is leading by example with the WHL’s Hitmen

If there’s one certainty when it comes to the Calgary Flames, it’s that they’ve long relied on the honesty and skill of Swedish players to keep the hockey club on the right track.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 25

Hitmen name Flames prospect Axel Hurtig their new captain

When the Calgary Hitmen hit the ice for their game in Red Deer on Saturday night, one of the most important players will look a little different. On Friday, the Hitmen announced their new captain, and he’s a familiar face to Calgary Flames fans: blueliner Axel Hurtig.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 29

Flames prospect round-up: Jacob Battaglia, Hunter Laing, and Axel Hurtig return to their CHL teams

A few Calgary Flames’ prospects have started their Canadian Hockey League season. This is the Sept. 22-28 edition of the Flames prospect round-up, where we look at how Flames prospects have done on a weekly basis.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 23

Flames trim training camp roster by two: Axel Hurtig and Jacob Battaglia sent back to junior

In advance of the Calgary Flames’ pre-season clash with the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, the Flames made a pair of reductions to their training camp roster.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 21

Flames prospect Axel Hurtig rewarded for rookie camp with pre-season debut

The Calgary Flames begin their 2025-26 pre-season schedule on Sunday evening, kicking things off with the traditional pair of split-squad exhibition games against the Edmonton Oilers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 26

Flames prospect Axel Hurtig has had a fine season with the Calgary Hitmen

Axel Hurtig lays the hurt on his opponents. The left-shot defenceman started his career with Swedish Hockey League Rögle BK’s junior team in 2021-22, picking up two assists in 16 games.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 8, 2025

The stretch drive has begun for many of the Flames top prospects

We’re into the stretch drive of the junior hockey schedule, friends, and soon we’ll be into that part of the collegiate calendar, too. The World Juniors are done with and everyone’s starting to adjust their rosters for the stretch drive.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 11, 2024

The World Juniors are just around the corner for Flames prospects

Folks, it’s nearly mid-December, which means two things. One, you need to get your holiday shopping finished immediately. Two, prospects from around the hockey world will soon be heading to their national junior team camps for the upcoming World Junior Championships tournament in Ottawa.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 4, 2024

The Flames World Juniors crop may be lean, but a lot of prospects are having strong seasons

The Calgary Flames won’t be sending very many players to the 2025 edition of the IIHF World Junior Championship. The Flames’ prospect crop boasts quite

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 4, 2024

Flames prospect Axel Hurtig named to Sweden’s World Juniors roster

Good news, everybody! The Calgary Flames will have representation at the IIHF World Junior Championship over the Christmas holidays. And, as has become tradition throughout the franchise’s history, it’s Sweden that’s come through.

NHL News / Flamesnation / August 7, 2024

FlamesNation’s 2024 Calgary Flames prospect rankings (honourable mentions): Sam Morton

We’ve reached the final day of our pre-prospect rankings miniseries here at FlamesNation. The real countdown will begin on Thursday, but we still have two honourable mentions to get through before that can happen.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 6, 2024

FlamesNation’s 2024 Calgary Flames prospect rankings (honourable mentions): Axel Hurtig

Our pre-prospect rankings miniseries just keeps chugging along here at FlamesNation. After all, what better way is there to spend these rainy early August days than to read about some of the best-kept secrets in the Calgary Flames’ prospect pool?

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 14, 2024

Calgary Flames blueline prospect Axel Hurtig is making his move to the Calgary Hitmen

Of all the prospects from the Craig Conroy’s first draft class as Calgary Flames general manager, Swedish blueliner Axel Hurtig might be simultaneously the most interesting and the one we know the least about.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 11, 2024

Flames prospects will be frequently playing against (and for) the Calgary Hitmen next season

The AHL’s Calgary Wranglers offer die-hard Calgary Flames supporters the chance to see the future of the team on a regular basis, but the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen will provide similar opportunities to fans at various points next season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 20, 2024

Calgary Flames prospect Axel Hurtig named to Sweden’s roster for World Junior Summer Showcase

As we await next week’s 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas, there’s news out of Europe that the Calgary Flames will have at least one representative at next month’s World Junior Summer Showcase event in Plymouth, Michigan, hosted by USA Hockey.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 7, 2024

Calgary Flames prospect Axel Hurtig signs with the Western Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen

A Calgary Flames defensive prospect will be playing closer to the franchise’s home base in 2024-25. A lot closer. Swedish blueline prospect Axel Hurtig, a seventh-round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft, has signed with the Western Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen, the junior club announced on Tuesday morning.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 3, 2024

Calgary Flames prospect Axel Hurtig has left his Swedish club team, Rögle BK

A Calgary Flames prospect will have a new home in 2024-25. Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League announced some departures on Friday morning, among them defenceman Axel Hurtig.