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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

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 Hockey Writers / May 20

Huska May Not Have Much Leash Left with the Flames

The Calgary Flames missed the playoffs for the fourth-straight year this season. That also means that Ryan Huska, who was hired as the team’s head coach prior to the 2023-24 campaign, has yet to coach this team to the postseason in three opportunities.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 5

Flames head coach Ryan Huska named to Canada’s World Championship coaching staff

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.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / May 4

Huska, Carbery among additions to Canada’s 2026 Men’s World Championship coaching 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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 19

The Flames’ power play struggled to produce in 2025-26

Pals, it’s not a secret that the 2025-26 edition of the Calgary Flames lacked high-end, elite offensive skill. That’s not meant as a slight or an insult.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 31

The Flames can learn some key lessons from rout against Avalanche

On Saturday night in Calgary, the Flames proved pretty conclusively that they’re better than the NHL’s worst team, the Vancouver Canucks, in a 7-3 home win.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 29

Ryan Huska’s defence-first approach doesn’t work, and it’s costing the Calgary Flames

Ryan Huska has built the Flames’ identity around a simple idea: defence first. The Flames have had a very clear mandate under the first-time head coach: limit high-danger chances, play low-event hockey, and outwork other teams.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 8

Flames HC Warned About Canadiens Secret Weapon Before Loss

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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 23

Ryan Huska’s brutally honest take on scary Mikko Rantanen hit in Stars win

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.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Flames coach Ryan Huska’s blunt admission after shutout win vs. Sharks

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Who will be the first NHL head coach fired in 2025-26?

It may feel early, but history suggests the hour is likely late for a head coach or two.

Flames' season gets even worse with news on up-and-coming star Zayne Parekh

Fire sale time for Predators? Not quite yet

Perfect trade target could emerge for Edmonton Oilers to land a star goalie

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Calgary Flames Coach Ryan Huska Might Be on the Hot Seat

It’s already become very expected to see a loss when looking up a box score from a Calgary Flames game on any given night. They have been struggling right from the get go to begin the 2025-26 season, and things didn’t get any better for them on Thursday night versus the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Flames Coach Addresses Unexpected Matt Coronato Decision Against Rangers

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.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 26

Matt Coronato expected to be scratched tonight, Ryan Huska’s baffling decisions continue

The 2025-26 season is only nine games old, and yet it already feels like an eternity. The Flames have been the worst team in the NHL this season, in large part because they can’t score.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 2

Flames lock up head coach for 2 more years

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.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / October 2

Flames head coach Ryan Huska inks 2-year extension

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Flames on Huska, who was entering the final year of his current deal.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 2

Flames sign head coach Ryan Huska to two year contract extension

The Calgary Flames will be entering the 2025-26 season with some expiring contracts, but their head coach won’t be one of them. On Thursday morning, the club announced that they’ve signed head coach Ryan Huska to a two year contract extension.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Flames sign coach Ryan Huska to two-year extension

The Calgary Flames have signed head coach Ryan Huska to a two-year extension through the 2027-28 season, the organization announced on Thursday. Huska

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 2

Flames sign HC Ryan Huska to two-year extension

The Flames have signed head coach Ryan Huska to a two-year contract extension, per a team release Thursday.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 24

Jets chairman not concerned about Kyle Connor extension

TSN: Chris Johnston said that goaltender Carter is going through his options and he’s able to agree to terms with a team on October 1st and officially able to register the contract on October 15th.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / August 9, 2025

Ryan Huska Is Building the Flames’ Future One Step at a Time

In a league where coaching jobs often bounce between the same familiar faces, every so often, someone breaks through on their terms. Ryan Huska didn’t arrive behind an NHL bench riding the coattails of a Hall of Fame playing career.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / May 20, 2025

Ryan Huska Is Perfect Coach for Flames Despite Constant Criticism

The Calgary Flames‘ decision to hire Ryan Huska as their head coach ahead of the 2023-24 season was one that caught many off guard. The 49-year-old had served as an assistant coach for the organization for several years, but didn’t have any NHL head-coaching experience.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 29, 2025