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The Calgary Flames got off to an ugly start to the 2026-27 season. Since one of the tools at a team’s disposal to shake the lineup up a bit is bringing up some players from the farm team, that’s what the Flames did.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / October 23

Aydar Suniev shines again, Flames beat Wild

The Calgary Flames scored a pair of power-play goals in the first period, and that proved to be all they needed in a 2-1 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 15

Notes from last game: Adam Klapka and Aydar Suniev score again in Flames’ first win of 2026-27

The Calgary Flames finally have a win on the board! Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks was a step in the right direction, despite falling 4-2. Well, the two teams rematched on Tuesday, with the Flames paying back the California-based team with a 4-2 victory of their own.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 15

Could Aydar Suniev lead the Flames in scoring this season?

It’s still early, and Aydar Suniev is only three games into his season, but combining his preseason performance with what we’ve seen through three games, it looks like Suniev could be one of the Calgary Flames’ most productive players this season.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Flames’ Suniev Impressing in First 3 Games

Aydar Suniev has played three games since being called up to the Calgary Flames on Oct. 7, scoring two goals and three points with a plus-1 rating. His presence is hard to miss, as he is finding open space to create dangerous scoring chances with this lethal shot. Suniev is one of those players who can score from anywhere in the offensive zone.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 13

Notes from last game: Aydar Suniev scores first NHL goal, Zayne Parekh struggles

Saturday’s game was the Calgary Flames’ best game of the season. While they may have lost 4-2 to move their season record to 0-5-0, it was the first time all season that the Flames looked like a National Hockey League calibre team.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 9

Flames prospects Jonathan Castagna and Aydar Suniev had their moments against Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche are a very good hockey team. But in the life of any young professional, they’re going to be pit against some very good hockey teams from time to time, and the aim is to learn from the experience.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Flames Look to Boost Stale Offence by Calling Up Castagna & Suniev

The Calgary Flames heard the cries to bring up young talent and answered the call. On Wednesday, the team called up forwards Aydar Suniev and Jonathan

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Flames Recall Aydar Suniev, Jonathan Castagna

The Calgary Flames opened two roster spots yesterday by passing forward Connor Zary and defenseman Brayden Pachal through waivers. To fill those spots, the Flames have recalled forwards Aydar Suniev and Jonathan Castagna from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 28

Flames set opening roster: Aydar Suniev assigned to Wranglers, Jonathan Huberdeau placed on injury reserve

The Calgary Flames have formally locked in their season-opening roster. To get down to a 23-man active roster, they’ve made a pair of moves. Forward Aydar Suniev, who’s waiver exempt, was assigned to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 27

How Should the Calgary Flames Handle Aydar Suniev Following Strong Pre-Season?

The Calgary Flames came into training camp and the pre-season with very little expected roster drama, with the team hoping that they could run out their pre-planned lines heading into the 2026/27 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 22

Notes from last game: Aydar Suniev shines in Flames’ first pre-season game

The 2026-27 season has finally kicked off, only if it’s pre-season. While the Calgary Flames fell 4-2 to the Seattle Kraken, there were still a handful of strong performances from Flames’ players, mostly from their prospects.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Flames’ Aydar Suniev Deserves an Opening-Night Roster Spot

Aydar Suniev is making his case to earn a spot on the Calgary Flames’ opening-night roster after another strong showing in a preseason matchup vs. the Seattle Kraken on Sept.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 22

Could Aydar Suniev push for an NHL roster spot to start the season?

>With the length of training camp and the number of pre-season games cut down, it really limits the time a player has to make an impression on his coaches.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 23

FN’s 2026 Flames summer prospect rankings – #8: Aydar Suniev

Aydar Suniev was one of the four rookies who made their NHL debut against the Los Angeles Kings in the Calgary Flames’ season closer of the 2024-25 season.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 29

2026 Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings: #12 Aydar Suniev

Welcome to The Win Column 2026 Calgary Flames Prospects Rankings. Ranked 12th on our list is the 80th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft: Aydar Suniev.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 22

FN AHL Report Cards: Aydar Suniev’s mid-season jump opened the doors for more NHL games

Aydar Suniev was a college signing out of UMass-Amherst late in the 2024-25 season. He got his rookie lap in the season closer for the Calgary Flames and played his first full professional season mostly with the Calgary Wranglers in 2025-26.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

Calgary Flames 2025-26 Report Cards: Aydar Suniev

It was an ugly season on the ice for the Calgary Flames, finishing 29th in the NHL, posting a 34-39-9 record. There is reason for optimism, with many young prospects getting comfortable or making their NHL debuts.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3

Flames Recall Aydar Suniev

The Flames recalled wing prospect Aydar Suniev from AHL Calgary on Friday, per a team announcement. It appears he’ll be getting a look in the lineup this weekend against the Ducks as Calgary continues to flex its youngsters into limited trial roles down the stretch.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2, 2025

Flames Sign Aydar Suniev, Burning Year of Entry-Level Contract

The Calgary Flames have signed forward Aydar Suniev to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC) with an average annual value (AAV) of $923,333. The 2023 third-round pick (80th overall) will report to the Flames immediately, burning the first year of his contract during the 2024-25 season.