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After a few days of practice since their triumph over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, the Calgary Flames were back in action on Thursday evening when they were faced with another big challenge in the form of the Minnesota Wild.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 13

Jake Middleton has had an awful start with the Calgary Flames

When the Calgary Flames traded Blake Coleman to the Minnesota Wild, they took back defenceman Jake Middleton as a sort of cap dump. Middleton was known as a solid depth defender who could provide a physical presence and solid veteran leadership.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / October 1

Blake Coleman finds net in Wild debut, helps take down Predators

Blake Coleman scored in his team debut, and the Minnesota Wild held on for a 3-1 win over the host Nashville Predators on Thursday evening. Nick Foligno and Kirill Kaprizov also scored for Minnesota, which never trailed in its regular-season opener.

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 12

Blake Coleman has bigger shoes to fill than anyone expected for the Minnesota Wild

When the Minnesota Wild acquired Blake Coleman from the Calgary Flames in early July, the move was widely seen as a typical Bill Guerin addition. He brought in a two-time Stanley Cup champion who could add some physicality, penalty killing, and playoff experience to the middle six.

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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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster

There is plenty to like about what the Calgary Flames are building. Just do not ask who is going to score.

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NHL News / Flamesnation / July 31

The Flames’ best goals of 2025-26: Blake Coleman deflects it past Avalanche netminder while falling

There were a handful of nice goals that the Calgary Flames scored towards the end of the season. We’ve already looked at one. The third-best goal came courtesy of Zayne Parekh, who lost his defender twice and sniped it from a terrible angle.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 2

The Flames’ rebuild continues to hum along after trading Coleman and Maatta

After a quiet Canada Day, the Calgary Flames set off some fireworks of their own on Thursday by trading veterans Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Blake Coleman is a versatile add for Wild

Wednesday was a frantic day of signings across the NHL, as teams scrambled to secure their desired free agents before they got snatched away. Just because free agency is now open, however, doesn’t mean the trade market is closed.

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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.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 2

Calgary Flames trade Blake Coleman, Olli Määttä to Wild for Jacob Middleton, draft picks

Craig Conroy didn’t wait long to make another big splash on the trade market. Just a day after the Flames’ two retention spots from Jacob Markstrom and Rasmus Andersson officially opened up again, the team has traded both Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild for veteran defenceman Jacob Middleton and three draft picks.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 24

‘Trade market quiet for the moment’ for Flames forward Blake Coleman: LeBrun

Gang, we’re entering the silly season, when big moves can happen at a moment’s notice and everyone frantically is refreshing their social media feeds to stay up to date.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 8

FN Report Cards: Blake Coleman was a standout in a challenging Flames season

The 2025-26 season was an offensively challenging one for the entire Calgary Flames group as a whole. One player who consistently rose to the occasion and brought his A-plus effort nightly was long-time Flame and veteran winger, Blake Coleman.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 25

Blake Coleman’s future with the Flames may depend on the draft lottery

Pals, the Calgary Flames missed the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, and they’ll be back playing meaningful hockey in October when the 2026-27 regular season begins.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

4 Offseason Trade Destinations for Flames Forward Blake Coleman

Craig Conroy has already moved out plenty of veteran players since taking over as the general manager (GM) of the Calgary Flames, and he isn’t done just yet.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Could a reunion with Lightning be in the cards for Blake Coleman?

There may have been no more successful midseason acquisition of a bottom-six forward than when the Tampa Bay Lightning added Blake Coleman ahead of the 2020 trade deadline.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 3

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 26

The writing is on the wall for a Blake Coleman trade

The Olympic roster freeze has been lifted, and teams are free to make any moves ahead of the trade deadline. The Flames have several players who may be on the move ahead of the March 6th deadline.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

NHL Rumors: Coleman on Trade, Devils, Senators, Penguins, and Oilers Talk

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames are dealing with trade speculation surrounding Blake Coleman, who spoke about the rumors with the media this week.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Blake Coleman: What Happens When a Hockey Trade Isn’t Just About Hockey?

Calgary Flames fans know this stretch all too well: trade-deadline season is in full swing. If you’ve been watching the team at all lately, you can tell things feel a bit off.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Blake Coleman Trade From Flames Feels Imminent

The Calgary Flames are going to have some tough decisions to make before the trade deadline. While selling is the plan for Calgary, their decision to retain Rasmus Andersson and Jacob Markstrom leaves them with limited flexibility when dealing with some of their overpriced contracts.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Flames’ Blake Coleman out until after Olympic break

The Calgary Flames will remain without the services of forward Blake Coleman until after the 2026 Winter Olympics as he continues to recover from an upper-body injury.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Flames Expected to Receive 'Can’t-Miss' Trade Offer for Coleman

The Calgary Flames would prefer to keep Blake Coleman on their roster, but TSN’s Pierre LeBrun notes they can’t commit 100 percent to keeping the veteran forward.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Flames Place Blake Coleman On Injured Reserve

As expected, the Calgary Flames announced they’ve placed forward Blake Coleman on the team’s injured reserve. The transaction opens up a roster spot for tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, though the Flames haven’t shared a corresponding roster move.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Canadiens Reportedly Interested In Flames’ Blake Coleman

The Montreal Canadiens have continued their ascent out of their rebuild in 2025-26, following up their playoff berth last season with a strong first half of this year.

NHL News / The Win Column / December 25

Would Blake Coleman be a fit for the Ottawa Senators?

As the new year approaches, the Calgary Flames are at a pivotal position for their future. They currently stand two points from being dead last in the entire NHL, as it’s clear that the team’s best interest is to get a high draft pick.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Three Potential Landing Spots for Flames’ Blake Coleman

With the Calgary Flames sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, their roster is increasingly being viewed through a trade-deadline lens. While much of the speculation has centered on Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman has quietly emerged as one of the more intriguing names to watch around the league.

NHL News / The Win Column / November 21

Could Blake Coleman be a fit for the New Jersey Devils?

The Calgary Flames continue to be at the center of trade speculation as they remain dead last in the NHL. It’s a given that at some point, the team will begin making trades, as the future needs to be their top priority.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 16, 2024

3 Trade Destinations for Flames’ Blake Coleman

Blake Coleman is at it again. On Saturday night (Jan. 13) versus the Vegas Golden Knights, Coleman scored a goal and an assist in a 3-1 Calgary Flames win.