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The Calgary Flames hit the ice for morning skate at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday morning ahead of their meeting with the Detroit Red Wings. And two familiar faces were on the ice for the duration, wearing yellow “no-contact” jerseys: captain Mikael Backlund and alternate captain Jonathan Huberdeau.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 19

Matt Coronato deserves alternate captaincy for the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames leadership group for the 2026–27 season is veteran-heavy. It usually is in Cow-Town. Alongside Flames captain Mikael Backlund, wearing the A’s for the club will be Zach Whitecloud and Jonathan Huberdeau.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 29

Could this be the end for Jonathan Huberdeau?

It’s been a tough road in Calgary for Jonathan Huberdeau. Since the blockbuster trade in 2022 that sent him from sunny Florida to the snowy streets of Calgary, Alberta, the winger has never truly found his footing as a Flame.

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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 / 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 / Flamesnation / September 25

Who gets Jonathan Huberdeau’s NHL roster spot to start the season?

Pals, as we approached Calgary Flames training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, we thought we had a pretty good handle on who would be on the team when the regular season begins on Oct.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 17

Jonathan Huberdeau’s injury opens a window for a forward to get an extended audition

When you’re building a National Hockey League roster, it really is a numbers game. The Calgary Flames have begun training camp with 52 players on their camp roster.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 15

Why the Jonathan Huberdeau contract isn’t a hindrance to the Calgary Flames

During the summer, The Athletic did its annual list of the 10 worst contracts in the NHL, and once again, Jonathan Huberdeau of the Calgary Flames topped that list.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 13

4 Flames players whose roles could grow in Jonathan Huberdeau’s absence

On Thursday, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy finally confirmed a rumour that fans and media in this city have been discussing for weeks: Jonathan Huberdeau will not be ready for the start of the 2026-27 regular season.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 10

Flames injury news: Jonathan Huberdeau won’t be ready to start the regular season after hip surgery

Folks, if there’s been one lingering question for the Calgary Flames throughout their 2026 off-season, it’s been some version of “Hey, I wonder how Jonathan

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

Jonathan Huberdeau To Miss Start Of Flames Season

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau will miss the start of the 2026-27 season as he continues to recover from a hip resurfacing surgery performed in the Spring, general manager Craig Conroy told Pat Steinberg of Flames Now 770.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 10

Calgary Flames trade clauses: A refresher on the roster’s 2026-27 trade protections

Perhaps no team across the entire NHL has been more active on the trade market in recent years than the Calgary Flames. While the 2026-27 season will likely be slower in that regard, the team still has some big pieces it could move before the 2027 trade deadline.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / September 9

Jonathan Huberdeau Is More Important to the Flames’ Rebuild Than Anyone Realizes

It feels like everybody has decided what Jonathan Huberdeau is at this point. He's the guy with the enormous contract. He's the former superstar who didn't live up to the deal.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 8

What Would the Calgary Flames Top-Nine Look Like Without Jonathan Huberdeau?

The Calgary Flames 2026/27 regular season is less than a month away from beginning, and from all accounts, it's set to be a tough season with a lack of elite level players leading this roster into the final campaign at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / September 5

Jonathan Huberdeau Is Feeling Better. Now's the Harder Part

There’s a funny thing about hockey injuries. Sometimes the best news isn't that a player is ready to play. Sometimes it's simply that he isn't hurting anymore.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 4

‘It’s just a matter of when, not if’: Craig Conroy on Jonathan Huberdeau’s injury return timeline

Earlier this week, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy chatted with QR Calgary’s Jock Wilson, and part of their conversation might have caused some worries about the status of Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau’s return from hip surgery.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Flames GM Conroy clarifies Huberdeau’s status: ‘Matter of when, not if’ he returns

Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy has cleared the air about comments he made earlier in the week about the status of winger Jonathan Huberdeau’s recovery from hip resurfacing surgery.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 4

Huberdeau to the Oilers? A Rivalry Trade That Actually Helps Both Teams

Jonathan Huberdeau arrived in Calgary as one of the marquee return pieces in the Matthew Tkachuk blockbuster — a 115‑point superstar coming off a career year, expected to become the Flames’ next franchise winger.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 2

Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau had ‘little bit of a setback’ in recovery from hip surgery

Folks, one of the biggest question marks for the Calgary Flames heading into the 2026-27 campaign centres on the health of their highest-paid player, Jonathan Huberdeau.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Flames’ Huberdeau suffers setback in recovery from hip resurfacing surgery

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau may not be ready to go for the start of the 2026-27 season after sustaining “a little bit of a setback” in his recovery from hip resurfacing surgery, general manager Craig Conroy said Wednesday.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30

Flames Star Being Trolled Over 'Cheap' But Way Too 'Expensive' Contract

If you’re Jonathan Huberdeau, you just can’t win these days. Already regarded as the most overpaid NHL player, he’s taking more heat from fans this week after Cale Makar‘s deal landed at a whopping $20.4 million per season.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

Pundit Lays Out Plan for Flames to Eventually Trade Jonathan Huberdeau

Dating back years, the Calgary Flames were seemingly forced to trade Matthew Tkachuk when he made it clear he didn’t see a long-term future with the Flames, and they decided to move him to the Florida Panthers.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / August 22