Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska has been at the centre of much discussion about the Flames’ short- and long-term future, with much at stake for such
What a difference a year can make- or not. For the second straight season, the Calgary Flames have had a historically poor start. After what seemed like a rock-bottom start in 2025-26, Ryan Huska and the Flames managed to top it in 2026-27, although there have been some positives of late.
In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, there has been some chatter surrounding the future of Ryan Huska after a rough start to the season.
After an embarrassing blowout loss to the Seattle Kraken in the Calgary Flames’ season opener, fingers are already pointing at head coach Ryan Huska. It’s natural that after a 6–1 loss to start a season, fans and critics alike take a look at who’s behind the bench.
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.
As they prepare to depart for a two game western road trip, the Calgary Flames shared some injury news. On Monday morning, the Flames announced that forward Sam Honzek will be out week-to-week with a lower body injury.
The Calgary Flames will return to action at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday night to host the Anaheim Ducks. But they’ll do so without one of their more promising young players: winger Sam Honzek.
Connor Zary has cleared waivers and is eligible to be sent down to the AHL Calgary Wranglers. No NHL team claimed him despite him being placed on waivers by the Calgary Flames yesterday.
Normally, when you’re included on a list that includes Wayne Gretzky, it’s a good thing. However, in Ryan Huska’s case, it’s pretty much the opposite. Since he was appointed the 24th head coach in Flames history three years ago, Ryan Huska has failed to make the playoffs.
The Calgary Flames’ struggles continued on Sunday night. Taking on the Seattle Kraken just one day after going up against the Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Huska’s team looked flat right off the hop and paid the price in what wound up being a 6-1 loss.
The Calgary Flames were expected to struggle this season, and that’s been the case through their first two games of the season. They’ve been outscored by a combined 10-2 through those opening two games, including a 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, another team expected to finish near the bottom of the NHL standings.
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.
Another member of the Calgary Flames organization is headed to Switzerland for the upcoming World Hockey Championships. On Monday, Hockey Canada announced that Flames head coach Ryan Huska will be an assistant coach on Misha Donskov’s staff.
Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska and Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery have been added to Misha Donskov’s coaching staff for Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship.
Ryan Huska knew what his Calgary Flames were facing. The head coach warned his team before their game about the Montreal Canadiens' aggressive style and their ability to establish a forecheck that creates problems for opponents.
Mikko Rantanen was ejected for the second time in three games this season, and this time, it was while the Dallas Stars faced off against the Calgary Flames.
It’s been tough sledding so far for the Calgary Flames, who sit 5-12-2 and dead last in the National Hockey League through 19 games in 2025-26. But they were able to secure a rare victory on Thursday night, shutting out the San Jose Sharks at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
The Calgary Flames ended their eight-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers on Sunday. It was Calgary's first home win of the season at the Scotiabank Saddledome after four prior losses.
The Calgary Flames have decided that they are going forward with Ryan Huska as the team’s head coach for the foreseeable future. General manager Craig Conroy announced that the team and Huska have come to an agreement on a two-year contract extension.