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Calgary Flames (Official) 1h ago

Flames Open 2026 Training Camp

Flames Open 2026 Training Camp NHL.com

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DailyHive Offside 2h ago

Former Sportsnet 960 host launches new Calgary Flames show

More and more sports shows covering the Calgary Flames are beginning to surface following Sportsnet 960’s closure in July. After a brief period of uncertainty s…

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Danny Austin (Herald) 2h ago

Five questions for Calgary Flames training camp

'For people trying to steal jobs, the exhibition games are going to be important,' said Flames head coach Ryan Huska

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Flames Nation 3h ago

Flames prospect Cole Reschny named youngest-ever North Dakota captain

One of the most exciting prospects in the Calgary Flames system will be wearing a letter for one of college hockey’s best teams. On Wednesday, the University of…

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Eric Francis (Sportsnet) 3h ago

Flames’ newest ‘beauty’ Jake Middleton brings a blue-collar edge

Jake Middleton’s journey to the Flames was built on hard work, resilience and a few unconventional stops along the way and now hopes to bring that experience to…

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Calgary Flames (Official) 4h ago

'Always Be Learning' | Calgary Flames

'Always Be Learning' | Calgary Flames NHL.com

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Flames Nation 5h ago

A pair of Flames prospects are impressing in Russia, and six more are about to get started

Friends, the Calgary Flames hit the ice this past week for prospects training camp, and main camp is right around the corner. But elsewhere, in Soviet Russia, t…

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DailyHive Offside 6h ago

Calgary Flames prospect Cole Reschny earns major honour ahead of new season

The Calgary Flames appear to have a good one in Cole Reschny. Everybody knows how talented the Macklin, Saskatchewan-born centreman is after being selected 18th…

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DailyHive Offside 6h ago

Calgary Flames still have one unsigned forward

The Calgary Flames will be down a forward when they hit the ice on Thursday to officially kick off training camp. While GM Craig Conroy was able to get most of …

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Flame for Thought 7h ago

Calgary Flames Prospect Cole Reschny Given Top Honour at North Dakota

Cole Reschny is one of the Calgary Flames most exciting prospects, and the latest news out of the NCAA shows the trajectory that he's on.

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Flames Nation 7h ago

Flames assistant general manager Brad Pascall discusses the Wranglers off-season of change

Since they arrived in town back in 2022, the Calgary Wranglers have had a great deal of success. In each of their first three seasons, the Wranglers qualified f…

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Flame for Thought 8h ago

2026/27 Calgary Flames Player Preview: Joel Farabee

Joel Farabee put together one of the best years of his career in 2025/26 with the Calgary Flames, and in 2026/27, he's expected to take yet another leap forward…

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The Win Column 8h ago

Does Calgary Flames Zayne Parekh have an attitude issue?

The notion that Calgary Flame’s star rookie defenceman Zayne Parekh, has an attitude issue has been floating around for a few months now, dating back to last se…

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Flames Nation 9h ago

Looking at where Flames’ prospects will play in 2026-27

Hockey is right around the corner. On Monday, Calgary Flames’ prospects took on the Edmonton Oilers’ prospects in the second annual NextGen game, the first real…

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The Hockey Writers 10h ago

Flames Fans Need to Drastically Temper Expectations on Nemec

The Calgary Flames have made a significant investment in Simon Nemec, and understandably so. The 22-year-old defenceman was selected second overall by the New J…

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Calgary Flames (Official) Sep 15, 4:54 PM

Flames Reduce Prospects Camp Roster | Calgary Flames

Flames Reduce Prospects Camp Roster | Calgary Flames NHL.com

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Flames Nation Sep 15, 4:39 PM

Flames roster news: seven players re-assigned from prospects training camp

Following Monday’s NextGen Showcase and Tuesday’s practice, the Calgary Flames have begun reducing their training camp group, assigning seven players back to th…

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Flames Nation Sep 15, 4:15 PM

QR’s Pat Steinberg joined Barn Burner to discuss Flames season expectations, the rebuild and more

The hockey season is nearly upon us friends, and we’re starting to hear more and more from our media pals to start teeing up the coming season. Over on YouTube,…

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DailyHive Offside Sep 15, 2:17 PM

Zadorov shares hilarious story about ex-Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter

There may not be another NHL coach quite like Darryl Sutter. The Alberta farmboy carved out quite a career as an NHL head coach, winning two Stanley Cups with t…

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Flames Nation Sep 15, 2:00 PM

NHL Notebook: Senators sign Drake Batherson to eight-year extension

With the new Competitive Bargaining Agreement kicking in shortly, teams are locking up extension-eligible players to long-term deals. The new CBA kicks in on Se…

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Danny Austin (Herald) Sep 15, 1:24 PM

Flames throwback blueliner Mace'o Phillips shows out at Next Gen game

'Character kid … that’s what you like about him. He’s competitive and he’s physical and he cares,' said Wranglers head coach Brett Sutter

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Flames Nation Sep 15, 12:00 PM

3 homegrown Flames players could hit draft milestones in 2026-27

Given the current direction of the Calgary Flames, a lot of discussion has recently centred around the club’s drafting and player development. For the club to b…

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Eric Francis (Sportsnet) Sep 15, 11:52 AM

Flames training camp preview: Incoming arena, roster reset bring fresh vibe

Excitement abounds among the Flames fan base, even as expectations remain low for the rebuilding squad. Sportsnet’s Eric Francis sets the scene ahead of trainin…

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Flame for Thought Sep 15, 10:12 AM

Three Takeaways From the Calgary Flames 2026 NextGen Prospect Showcase

The Calgary Flames prospects got the 2026/27 season started on Monday night, but despite the 6-1 loss, there's plenty of positives to take away from the game.

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Flames Nation Sep 15, 10:00 AM

College-bound blueliner Bode Laylin looking forward to season in the Western League

The recent eligibility changes in the NCAA have had a big impact on the types of players that have headed to college and led to all sorts of big changes to coll…

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Flame for Thought Sep 15, 9:33 AM

2026/27 Calgary Flames Player Preview: Simon Nemec

Simon Nemec has untapped potential as a former No. 2 overall pick, and with the Calgary Flames, he's finally going to get the opportunity to thrive.

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THN (Calgary Flames) Sep 15, 8:39 AM

Video - Calgary Flames Rookies Fall 6-1 to Edmonton Oilers in NextGen Game

Video - Calgary Flames Rookies Fall 6-1 to Edmonton Oilers in NextGen Game The Hockey News

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The Win Column Sep 15, 8:30 AM

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 l…

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Flames Nation Sep 15, 8:00 AM

Assessing every Flames player in the 2026 NextGen Showcase

The Calgary Flames’ prospects hosted the Edmonton Oilers’ prospects at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday night in the NextGen Showcase. The Oilers won by a 6-…

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THN (Calgary Flames) Sep 14, 10:17 PM

Calgary Flames Rookies Fall 6-1 to Edmonton Oilers in NextGen Game

Calgary Flames Rookies Fall 6-1 to Edmonton Oilers in NextGen Game The Hockey News

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Calgary Flames (Official) Sep 14, 9:47 PM

Flames Fall To Oilers

Flames Fall To Oilers NHL.com

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Eric Francis (Sportsnet) Sep 14, 9:38 PM

Prospect game takeaways: Flames’ Mace’o Phillips steals the show

In Monday’s prospect game, Calgary Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips stole the show. Eric Francis highlights how the tough defenceman dominated the showcase conte…

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Danny Austin (Herald) Sep 14, 9:22 PM

Five Calgary Flames who caught the eye in Next Gen Showcase

Mace’o Phillips, Matvei Gridin, Aydar Suniev, Arsenii Sergeev and Kirill Zarubin merit mention for their efforts on Monday night.

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Flames Nation Sep 14, 8:35 PM

Instant Reaction: Flames fall to Oilers in NextGen Showcase

The Calgary Flames hosted the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening in a clash of each club’s prospects training camp rosters, dubbed the NextGen Showcase. Effort w…

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DailyHive Offside Sep 14, 3:47 PM

4 must-listen Calgary Flames shows to replace all-sports radio

The coverage of the Calgary Flames will look much different this coming season than it has in years past. For a large portion of the fan base, Sportsnet 960 was…

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Danny Austin (Herald) Sep 14, 1:51 PM

Could a strong camp propel Flames prospect Aydar Suniev to more NHL games?

'This year I’m a lot more comfortable and I feel like I know what it takes to get there,' Suniev said

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Hockey HotStove Sep 14, 1:19 PM

Five Players to Watch in Monday’s Rookie Battle of Alberta

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are set for a rookie showdown tonight at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Both lineups will The post Five Players to Watch in M…

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Calgary Flames (Official) Sep 14, 12:45 PM

'Do What I Love' | Calgary Flames

'Do What I Love' | Calgary Flames NHL.com

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DailyHive Offside Sep 14, 12:11 PM

How to watch tonight's Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames prospect game for free

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers will take to the ice tonight… kind of. While NHL training camps are set to officially open later this week, teams across …

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Flames Nation Sep 14, 12:00 PM

Flames Prospects Game Day: The NextGen Showcase against Edmonton (6pm, Flames.com)

Friends, it’s time once again to do that hockey. The Calgary Flames will welcome the Edmonton Oilers to the historic Scotiabank Saddledome for a prospects clash…

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DailyHive Offside Sep 14, 11:57 AM

Former Oilers and Flames goalie has finally found a new home in free agency

Cam Talbot appears to have extended his NHL career for at least one more season. It appeared as though the 39-year-old’s NHL career may be finished after waitin…

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Calgary Flames (Official) Sep 14, 11:17 AM

NextGen Showcase Preview - Flames vs. Oilers | Calgary Flames

NextGen Showcase Preview - Flames vs. Oilers | Calgary Flames NHL.com

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Flame for Thought Sep 14, 10:09 AM

Is Zayne Parekh Primed for a Big Year With the Calgary Flames? One Key Person Believes So

Last season wasn't the best first impression in the NHL for Zayne Parekh, but now Craig Conroy has revealed that he's getting his confidence back completely.

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Flames Nation Sep 14, 10:00 AM

A brief history of Calgary Wranglers season-opening goals

Last fall, every player who had ever scored a season-opening goal for the Calgary Wranglers was on the roster at the start of the year. By the summer of 2026, o…

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THN (Calgary Flames) Sep 14, 8:11 AM

5 Greatest Flames Home Seasons in Saddledome History

5 Greatest Flames Home Seasons in Saddledome History The Hockey News

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Flame for Thought Sep 14, 8:09 AM

2026/27 Calgary Flames Player Preview: Kevin Bahl

Kevin Bahl's numbers don't jump off the page, but ahead of a new season for the Calgary Flames, he's becoming more and more important.

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Flames Nation Sep 14, 8:00 AM

Monday Mailbag: Tackling questions about prospects, training camp and Saddledome ice

The Calgary Flames play hockey on Monday night, as their prospects hit the ice to begin the final year of hockey at the historic Scotiabank Saddledome. As we pr…

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THN (Calgary Flames) Sep 14, 8:00 AM

Video - 5 Greatest Flames Home Seasons in Saddledome History

Video - 5 Greatest Flames Home Seasons in Saddledome History The Hockey News

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