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The summer is flying by, and the 2026–27 NHL season is quickly approaching. With that comes the opportunity to start looking ahead at expectations for the Calgary Flames and their roster.

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

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

Former NHLer announces retirement

Debating the best decade in NHL history

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Flames’ Matthew Coronato To Play At 2026 World Championship

Team USA has made a major addition to their roster for the 2026 World Championship. Calgary Flames winger, and leading scorer, Matthew Coronato is expected to play in the tournament per Sportsnet’s Eric Francis.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / March 31

How Backlund, Coronato and Frost Carry the Flames

Calgary’s season has been a study in modest means with the occasional spark. There’s no marquee scorer carrying the mail every night, no one player you circle before puck drop and say, “That’s the difference.” Instead, the Flames have stitched together their offence from a handful of contributors who take turns nudging the game along.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Professor Press Box / February 20

Matthew Coronato: Leading the Flames in Goals Again

Matthew Coronato has been the Calgary Flames’ goal-scoring machine, but it isn’t as if anyone seems to be noticing him. He’s, more or less, a player who just keeps showing up and making things happen.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Flames assign Matvei Gridin, activate Jonathan Huberdeau

The Calgary Flames have assigned winger Matvei Gridin to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers to make room to activate Jonathan Huberdeau off of injured reserve.

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

Coronato Could Be the Flames’ Next Big Offensive Spark

There’s a real buzz building as the Calgary Flames gear up for the 2025–26 season. The team is shaking things up—young, speedy, and full of promise. And right in the middle of it all?

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27, 2025

Offseason checklist for the Calgary Flames

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those already eliminated through the first couple of rounds. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Calgary.

Flames’ Rasmus Andersson listed sixth on Daily Faceoff’s trade targets board

Tyson Barrie’s Flames run was a disappointing experiment

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19, 2025

End-of-year updates for Calgary Flames

Despite not making the postseason, the Calgary Flames had a promising year.

Nazem Kadri, Flames topple playoff-bound Kings

Flames’ Rasmus Andersson played final 12 games of season with broken fibula

Craig Conroy built the Flames to finish in the mushy middle this season

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 5, 2025

How could the Flames benefit from college free agency?

As a hockey fan there is always an urge to look forward to the next time of the year when there will be an opportunity to place your team under additional scrutiny and take on an extra bit of wishful thinking.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Calgary Hockey Now / February 20, 2025

How Fast Are the Calgary Flames? Breaking Down the Numbers

Have you ever wondered exactly where the Calgary Flames rank in terms of high-end speed? It’s probably fair to say that most Flames fans can sense that their team isn’t the fastest in the NHL.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27, 2025

Flames reassign Rory Kerins

For the second time in two weeks, the Calgary Flames announced they’ve reassigned forward Rory Kerins to their AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30, 2024

Flames’ young stars fueling unexpected success

The hot start and open budget put Calgary in the best spot it's been in years, and it’s a direct result of novice general manager Craig Conroy’s timely reliance on the prospect pool.

Penguins coast past Flames

Kaapo Kakko lifts Rangers past Canadiens

Canadiens place forward on waivers

Evgeni Malkin, Nikita Zadorov fined by Department of Player Safety

Wild win trade sweepstakes for defenseman David Jiricek

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10, 2024

Matthew Coronato: Starting to Flourish in a Flames Uniform

Matthew Coronato is beginning to find his stride with the Calgary Flames, and his recent performances suggest that the 21-year-old winger is starting to settle into his NHL role after a few ups and downs.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31, 2024

Flames Recall Matt Coronato, Reassign Samuel Honzek

Forward Samuel Honzek’s return to the NHL will be shortlived despite playing in the Calgary Flames’ loss to the Utah Hockey Club last night. The organization announced Honzek has been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers, while forward Matthew Coronato has been recalled in his stead.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25, 2024

Calgary Flames Reassign Matthew Coronato

The Calgary Flames are reducing their roster to 22 players, with a pair of forwards eligible to be activated off the team’s injured reserve. The organization announced they’ve reassigned forward Matthew Coronato to their AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 22, 2024

Is there room for Matt Coronato and Jakob Pelletier in the Calgary Flames lineup next season?

The Calgary Flames currently have a logjam when it comes to their forward group. As of May 21, the Flames have 12 NHL forwards signed for the 2024-25 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 16, 2024

Matt Coronato has faced pro hockey’s learning curve during his rookie season

It probably goes without saying, but it’s worth repeating plainly: playing in professional hockey can be really tough, especially early on. When players graduate from major junior or the college ranks to the pros, there’s often a challenging growth period as they learn the nuances of the pro game and adjust to the pace.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 2, 2024

Matt Coronato’s first pro season hasn’t been perfect, but he’s making progress

In an ideal world, a highly-touted first-round draft choice would sign their entry-level deal with their National Hockey League club, make that team out of camp and then set the hockey world ablaze.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9, 2024