Meet the Flames’ 2025 First-Round Draft Picks
At the 2025 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames selected two players in the first round, 18th overall and 32nd. Both players are forwards with upside who should become solid contributors…
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Flames Need to Trade Mikael Backlund This Season
Mikael Backlund wasn’t bad enough to the point of sitting as a healthy scratch last season, but he wasn’t as far off as you may think. Though things with Backlund…
Flames News & Rumors: Kadri, McTavish, Zary & More
In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, trade speculation is starting to pick up regarding centreman Nazem Kadri. Meanwhile, the Flames are being looked at as a…
Flames’ Ivan Prosvetov Makes Another Push for NHL Success
After spending a season with CSKA Moscow, Russian goalie Ivan Prosvetov is taking another shot at establishing himself in the NHL. He recently signed a contract with the Calgary Flames,…
NHL Rumours: Crosby Trade Speculation, Kadri, Sabres Interest in Chinakhov & More
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, Sidney Crosby trade rumours have started again despite him shutting them down numerous times. Elsewhere, Nazem Kadri’s name continues to get tossed around in trade…
5 Free Agents the Calgary Flames Should Still Sign
If the Calgary Flames want to add some free agents, they have more than enough money to do so. They aren’t expecting to compete for a Stanley Cup this season,…
Flames’ Potential Defensive Pairs On Opening Night
The Calgary Flames project to go into the 2025-26 season with a forward group very similar to last season, but persistent trade rumours surrounding defenceman Rasmus Andersson and the arrival…
Oilers In on Silovs, Andersson and Stars, & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, were the Edmonton Oilers serious about acquiring Arturs Silovs before he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins? Meanwhile, has Rasmus Andersson‘s trade list expanded to…
Lack of Elite Talent Drives Flames’ Need to Adjust Offensive Philosophy
The Calgary Flames lack high-end offensive talent. In 2024-25, the Flames scored the fourth-fewest goals and were credited with the ninth-fewest expected goals. Heading into the 2025-26 season, a recent…
Ovechkin Retirement, Oilers Coaching Changes, & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, while he didn’t confirm he’d be extending his NHL career, Alex Ovechkin shot down rumors that this coming season would be his last. Meanwhile, the…