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2026/27 Calgary Flames Player Preview: Connor Zary

The Calgary Flames 2026/27 season is all about prioritizing the future, with the organization having one of the best prospect pools in the National Hockey League as they look to continue a rebuild that has clearly been a long time coming.

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Connor Zary Has a Big Chance Waiting for Him in Calgary

Connor Zary being cleared for training camp is one of those updates that sounds pretty routine until you think about what it could mean for the Calgary Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 30

20 Days, 20 Questions: Can Connor Zary carve out a consistent role in 2026-27?

Way back in 2020, the Calgary Flames selected a talented, versatile young forward from the Western Hockey League’s Kamloops Blazers in the first round.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Calgary Flames 2026-27 Player Projections: Connor Zary

Before the 2026–27 NHL season kicks off, we can take advantage of the dog days of summer and look at the expectations for the Calgary Flames and their roster.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / August 9

Calgary Flames players facing the most pressure in 2026–27

With the 2026–27 NHL season on the horizon, let’s take a look at the Calgary Flames players who will be under the most pressure during the season. After showing top-six upside early in his career, Connor Zary took a noticeable step backward in 2025–26.

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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.

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.

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 24

The Calgary Flames dropped the ball with Connor Zary

Connor Zary is rumoured to want out of Calgary. Calgary is looking to get back a 2nd-round pick and move on from the 24-year-old Saskatoon native. For Flames fans, this one hurts.

NHL News / Flamesnation / July 22

Calgary Flames trade tiers: Who Is untouchable in 2026?

Since becoming general manager of the Calgary Flames in the spring of 2023, Craig Conroy made it a priority to get younger and restock the prospect cupboards.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 3

Connor Zary reportedly hasn’t generated much trade interest

Connor Zary was once considered to be a future core piece for the Calgary Flames, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Trade rumours surrounding the 24-year-old have been prevalent, as both the team and the player potentially look to move on.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

4 Trade Destinations for Flames Forward Connor Zary

The Calgary Flames may not be done making trades just yet. Just one day after acquiring Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for draft picks and prospect Etienne Morin, it now sounds as though it could be the Flames moving out a roster player.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 24

Flames are ‘trying to move’ forward Connor Zary: Dreger

We’ve seen a flurry of trade activity across the hockey world this week, including a blockbuster featuring the Calgary Flames. Now, per TSN’s Darren Dreger,

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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 / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Connor Zary Should No Longer Be Part of the Flames’ Long-Term Plans

In many ways, it feels like it was just yesterday that Calgary Flames fans were doing what they could to get some attention on Connor Zary when it came to Calder Trophy recognition.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 21

NHL gets it wrong with another discipline decision regarding Panthers' A.J. Greer

The NHL's Department of Player Safety just keeps getting things wrong.

Should Greer face a suspension for his hit on Flames' Connor Zary?

Flames defeat Panthers for seventh straight time at home

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl in Germany receiving treatment for lower-body injury

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Will inexperienced starting goaltenders struggle in the playoffs?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Panthers’ Greer to have hearing for boarding Flames’ Zary

A member of the defending Stanley Cup champions is going to miss some time for his actions. On Saturday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Florida Panthers forward A.J.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

Zary Hit Lands A.J. Greer a Hearing — But Is It Enough?

As per a statement released by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, “Florida’s A.J. Greer will have a hearing tomorrow for boarding Calgary’s Connor Zary.” The news comes less than 24 hours after Greer ran Zary into the boards with a hit across the numbers.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

NHL Will Be Looking at 'Cheap and Dangerous Hit' by Greer on Connor Zary

As per Sportsnet’s Eric Francis, “League will be looking at that cheap and dangerous hit by Greer on Connor Zary.” During the NHL game between the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames on March 20, 2026, Panthers forward A.J.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 21

Should A.J. Greer face a suspension for his hit on Flames forward Connor Zary?

On Friday night, the Calgary Flames played a pretty effective 60 minutes of hockey en route to a 4-1 win over the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Panthers’ A.J. Greer ejected after hit on Flames’ Connor Zary

Florida Panthers forward A.J. Greer was assessed a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for interference after checking Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary from behind in the third period of Friday’s game at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / September 5, 2025

Flames sign Connor Zary to three-year contract extension

According to multiple reports, the Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with forward Connor Zary. The deal will pay Zary an average annual value of $3.775 million.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5, 2025

Flames sign young center to three-year extension

The Flames are getting their final RFA under contract. They’re putting the finishing touches on a three-year contract with forward Connor Zary worth just under $3.775M per season.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 3, 2025

It sounds like the Flames and Connor Zary are working towards a new deal

The old saying goes that deadlines create urgency and movement. And it appears that’s the case when it comes to the Calgary Flames and restricted free agent forward Connor Zary.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2, 2025

Flames, Connor Zary making progress on three-year deal

The Calgary Flames are “getting closer” to a resolution with restricted free agent Connor Zary, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports Tuesday. It’s likely to be a three-year deal when it finally gets across the finish line, in line with what Calgary’s front office was reportedly aiming for in talks in August.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 7, 2025

Flames, Connor Zary remain apart in contract talks

The Flames and RFA forward Connor Zary still have a roughly $1MM gap to bridge as they continue talks on a new contract, Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff reports.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / July 12, 2025

Projecting Connor Zary’s Contract Extension With the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames have been relatively quiet to start the offseason. However, their biggest priority still needs attention. Connor Zary, the Flames’ first-round pick of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, remains without a contract and is currently a restricted free agent.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22, 2025

Flames Reportedly Exploring Three-Year Deal with Connor Zary

The Calgary Flames are trying to lock up another one of their youngsters. Anthony Di Marco of the Daily Faceoff reported that the Flames are exploring a three-year contract extension for center Connor Zary.