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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 6
Flames News & Rumours: Zary, Pachal, Wolf & More

Flames News & Rumours: Zary, Pachal, Wolf & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, both Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal will remain part of the franchise after going unclaimed on waivers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 6
Flames roster news: Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal both clear NHL waivers, eligible for AHL assignment

Flames roster news: Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal both clear NHL waivers, eligible for AHL assignment

After a tenuous 24 hours on the waiver wire, the Calgary Flames have some clarity on the statuses of a pair of their players. On Monday, the Flames placed forward Connor Zary and defenceman Brayden Pachal on the waiver wire.

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Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5
Flames Place Connor Zary, Brayden Pachal On Waivers

Flames Place Connor Zary, Brayden Pachal On Waivers

The Calgary Flames have placed a few interesting players on waivers this afternoon. According to radio host Pat Steinberg, the Flames have placed forward Connor Zary and defenseman Brayden Pachal on waivers.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 5
Flames roster news: Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal placed on NHL waivers

Flames roster news: Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal placed on NHL waivers

Amidst a really disappointing first few games, the Calgary Flames are making some roster changes. On Monday morning, the club placed a pair of established National Hockey League players on the waiver wire: forward Connor Zary and defenceman Brayden Pachal.

NHL News / The Win Column / September 1
Predicting the Calgary Flames lineup: Defence

Predicting the Calgary Flames lineup: Defence

The Calgary Flames enter the 2026–27 season with a defence corps that looks dramatically different from the group that began last season. After trading

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 28
20 Days, 20 Questions: Where do Joel Hanley and Brayden Pachal fit on the Flames blueline?

20 Days, 20 Questions: Where do Joel Hanley and Brayden Pachal fit on the Flames blueline?

During the 2023-24 season, the Calgary Flames went through a ton of changes. They ended up shedding several prominent players during that campaign, including Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm, Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 21
FN Report Cards: Brayden Pachal was overlooked as a defensive option this season

FN Report Cards: Brayden Pachal was overlooked as a defensive option this season

The Calgary Flames organization is evolving fast. Calgary’s blue line is nearly unrecognizable from what it was just a couple of years ago. the Flames moved out MacKenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 3, 2025
Blueliner Brayden Pachal was reliable depth for the Flames in 2024-25

Blueliner Brayden Pachal was reliable depth for the Flames in 2024-25

It’s often said that there are no small parts, just small actors. In the context of a National Hockey League hockey club, some members of the team play less or have roles that aren’t quite as showy as others may be.

NHL News / The Rink / January 14, 2025
Recap: Connor Bedard records 100th NHL point in 5–2 loss to Calgary

Recap: Connor Bedard records 100th NHL point in 5–2 loss to Calgary

Connor Bedard scored his 100th career NHL point as the Chicago Blackhawks (14–28–2) lost to the Calgary Flames (21–14–7) 5–2 Monday night at the United Center.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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 / December 19, 2024
How is the Flames’ 2025-26 cap picture and roster shaping up?

How is the Flames’ 2025-26 cap picture and roster shaping up?

The Calgary Flames got ahead of some off-season work this past week, signing defender Brayden Pachal to a two year contract extension. Pachal was one of a handful of pending restricted free agents on the Flames’ roster, and his re-signing starts to fill in some of the gaps within the club’s roster.

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Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17, 2024
Flames sign Brayden Pachal to two-year extension

Flames sign Brayden Pachal to two-year extension

The Flames have signed defenseman Brayden Pachal to a two-year, $2.375M contract extension.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4, 2024
Flames claim Stanley Cup winner off waivers

Flames claim Stanley Cup winner off waivers

The Flames claimed defenseman Brayden Pachal off waivers from the Golden Knights on Sunday, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Calgary confirmed the news in a media release shortly thereafter.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 3, 2024
Avalanche’s Ivan Prosvetov and Golden Knights’ Brayden Pachal on waivers

Avalanche’s Ivan Prosvetov and Golden Knights’ Brayden Pachal on waivers

Saturday’s waiver wire features two players set to head down to the minors for the first time this season, as the Colorado Avalanche have placed goaltender Ivan Prosvetov on waivers while the Vegas Golden Knights have done the same with defenseman Brayden Pachal.

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