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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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Calgary Flames PR Sep 13, 4:59 PM

Events for September 2026

Events for September 2026 Flames Communications

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Flames Nation Sep 13, 4:20 PM

Scenes from practice: Flames youngsters prepare for NextGen Battle of Alberta

Calgary Flames prospects training camp continued on Sunday afternoon at the historic Scotiabank Saddledome, with the second day of on-ice action. As Wranglers b…

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Danny Austin (Herald) Sep 13, 2:40 PM

Flames prospect Jonathan Castagna making early impression at rookie camp

There are a couple of young centres at camp this weekend who are hoping to push for NHL playing time in the season ahead. Castagna is one of them

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Flames Nation Sep 13, 12:00 PM

Why Flames captain Mikael Backlund could have a milestone week in March

Way back on June 22, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio, the Calgary Flames selected Swedish forward Mikael Backlund at 24th overall in the 2007 NHL Draft. Way back on Jan.…

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The Win Column Sep 13, 11:53 AM

Three questions facing the Calgary Flames in 2026-27

The Calgary Flames offically play hockey this month, as the team will now have 84 games on their schedule. As every new season approaches, fans always like to s…

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Flames Nation Sep 13, 10:00 AM

How the Flames’ and Oilers’ prospect training camp rosters compare

Since Craig Conroy became general manager of the Calgary Flames in May 2023, his club has made 33 draft choices. Up the road, the Edmonton Oilers have made 20. …

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Flames Nation Sep 13, 8:00 AM

4 Flames players whose roles could grow in Jonathan Huberdeau’s absence

On Thursday, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy finally confirmed a rumour that fans and media in this city have been discussing for weeks: Jonathan Hu…

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Danny Austin (Herald) Sep 12, 6:32 PM

'You know my benchmarks': Flames youngster Matvei Gridin not backing down from ambitious goals this season

Gridin said in the spring that he wanted to lead the Flames in scoring, and even if he won’t say it again he isn’t backing down heading into this season.

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Flames Nation Sep 12, 4:00 PM

Scenes from practice: Flames prospects hit the ice for training camp

The Calgary Flames hit the ice for the first time officially in the 2026-27 season – well, their prospects did at least – on Saturday afternoon at the palatial …

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Flames Nation Sep 12, 2:00 PM

20 Days, 20 Questions: Where are the Flames in their rebuilding process?

On a few levels, it feels like Jay Feaster got a raw deal. Best known in hockey for his stint as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, for which he has hi…

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Flames Nation Sep 12, 12:00 PM

Grading every trade Craig Conroy has made with the Flames: part 5

In part four of this series we handed out three A grades to Craig Conroy for his work on the Rasmus Andersson, MacKenzie Weegar, and Ryan Strome trades. Will we…

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Flame for Thought Sep 12, 11:53 AM

Five Players With the Most to Prove at Calgary Flames Training Camp

The Calgary Flames have several logjams on their mediocre roster, so going into training camp, who has the most to prove overall?

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Flames Nation Sep 12, 10:00 AM

Scotia Place: a street-level look at construction progress from early September 2026

Pals, it is September! Not only is it September, but the on-ice portion of Calgary Flames prospects training camp begins on Scotiabank Saddledome ice on Saturda…

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Flame for Thought Sep 12, 9:20 AM

2026/27 Calgary Flames Player Preview: Zayne Parekh

Zayne Parekh has more potential than anyone in the Calgary Flames organization, so is 2026/27 the year he starts capitalizing on that potential?

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Flames Nation Sep 12, 8:00 AM

Who are the 9 try-out players coming to Flames prospects training camp?

The Calgary Flames have begun their 2026-27 season journey, with prospects training camp kicking off on Friday! In addition to a slew of the organization’s exci…

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THN (Calgary Flames) Sep 12, 7:12 AM

Jake Middleton Ready to Build Something Special with Calgary Flames

Jake Middleton Ready to Build Something Special with Calgary Flames The Hockey News

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THN (Calgary Flames) Sep 12, 7:00 AM

Video - Jake Middleton Ready to Build Something Special with Calgary Flames

Video - Jake Middleton Ready to Build Something Special with Calgary Flames The Hockey News

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Flame for Thought Sep 11, 5:54 PM

Calgary Flames Announce NextGen Showcase Roster For Matchup With the Edmonton Oilers

The Calgary Flames prospect pool is arguably the best its ever been, and that will be on show when they battle the Edmonton Oilers in a NextGen Showcase full of…

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Calgary Flames PR Sep 11, 2:45 PM

2026 Calgary Flames Prospects Camp Guide

2026 Calgary Flames Prospects Camp Guide Flames Communications

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THN (Calgary Flames) Sep 11, 2:03 PM

“The Fans Have More Passion” - Flames’ Simon Nemec Embraces Canadian Hockey Culture

“The Fans Have More Passion” - Flames’ Simon Nemec Embraces Canadian Hockey Culture The Hockey News

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THN (Calgary Flames) Sep 11, 1:41 PM

Calgary Flames Announce Roster for NextGen Showcase vs. Oilers

Calgary Flames Announce Roster for NextGen Showcase vs. Oilers The Hockey News

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The Hockey Writers Sep 11, 1:18 PM

NHL’s 10 Worst Contracts From the Salary Cap Era

It’s hard to build a winning team in the NHL. Even if you draft well, it can all be undone by one bad contract. When one of those contracts happens…

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Danny Austin (Herald) Sep 11, 1:04 PM

Flames adjust to shortened pre-season

The NHL’s new training camp rules that allow only four pre-season games

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Calgary Flames (Official) Sep 11, 12:40 PM

Flames Open 2026 Prospects Training Camp | Calgary Flames

Flames Open 2026 Prospects Training Camp | Calgary Flames NHL.com

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Flames Nation Sep 11, 12:30 PM

Flames announce 2026-27 prospects training camp roster

Friends, welcome back to Calgary Flames hockey. Well, prospects training camp, at least. The Flames have announced their roster and schedule for prospects camp.…

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Calgary Flames PR Sep 11, 12:22 PM

Flames Open 2026 Prospects Training Camp

Flames Open 2026 Prospects Training Camp Flames Communications

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Flame for Thought Sep 11, 12:09 PM

Five Players Worth Watching for the 2026/27 Calgary Wranglers

The Calgary Wranglers struggled a year ago, and while they may not bounce back as a team in 2026/27, the following are five players to keep a close eye on for t…

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Flames Nation Sep 11, 12:00 PM

Three-time Olympic medallist Meaghan Mikkelson returns to Flames radio broadcasts as colour commentator

Good news: QR Calgary has managed to keep the band together. For the past three seasons, the radio team for Calgary Flames broadcasts has been host Pat Steinber…

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THN (Calgary Flames) Sep 11, 11:32 AM

Video - For Calgary Flames Roster Hopefuls, Preseason Is Their Chance

Video - For Calgary Flames Roster Hopefuls, Preseason Is Their Chance The Hockey News

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Kent Wilson (Herald) Sep 11, 11:05 AM

What are the 5 biggest storylines heading into Calgary Flames training camp?

Breaking down five things to look out for with the Flames set to begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. Read more.

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DailyHive Offside Sep 11, 10:48 AM

Calgary Flames radio broadcast team is set

Meaghan Mikkelson is officially returning to the Calgary Flames’ radio booth. QR 770 announced Friday morning that Mikkelson will once again serve as the Flames…

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Flames Nation Sep 11, 10:00 AM

20 Days, 20 Questions: Can the Flames new-look penalty kill remain strong?

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: 2025-26 was not a great season on the ice for the Calgary Flames. Not a ton worked for the Flames. They didn’t scor…

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Flame for Thought Sep 11, 9:07 AM

2026/27 Calgary Flames Player Preview: Matt Coronato

Matt Coronato led the Calgary Flames in scoring last season, so how will the 23-year-old forward take it to new heights in 2026/27?

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Flames Nation Sep 11, 8:00 AM

Grading every trade Craig Conroy has made with the Flames: part 4

Nine trades down, six more to go! In part three we looked back on some great trades made by Craig Conroy including the grand slam Jacob Markstrom deal. And now …

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Flames Nation Sep 11, 6:00 AM

Flames goalie Devin Cooley is learning linear algebra in his spare time

Friends, at this point, very little you could tell us about Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley would surprise us. A product of Los Gatos, California, hardly…

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Calgary Flames (Official) Sep 10, 8:23 PM

Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic Raises $280,000

Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic Raises $280,000 NHL.com

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Flame for Thought Sep 10, 3:31 PM

Five Players That Could Push for a Calgary Flames Roster Spot in Training Camp

The Calgary Flames roster is one severely lacking heading into a new season, and in training camp, there's an opportunity for several names to push for key spot…

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THN (Calgary Flames) Sep 10, 2:30 PM

For Calgary Flames Roster Hopefuls, Preseason Is Their Chance

For Calgary Flames Roster Hopefuls, Preseason Is Their Chance thehockeynews.com

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Danny Austin (Herald) Sep 10, 2:16 PM

Jonathan Huberdeau to miss start of Calgary Flames season, but recovery going well

'I can only do it once, so I want to come back and really be 100%,' said Huberdeau

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DailyHive Offside Sep 10, 1:08 PM

Jarome Iginla became Calgary Flames captain in a surprisingly hilarious way

When you think of the Calgary Flames’ all-time greats, the name that first comes to mind for many fans is Jarome Iginla. The Hall-of-Famer spent 1,219 of his 1,…

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Flames Nation Sep 10, 1:00 PM

20 Days, 20 Questions: Can Matt Coronato lead the Flames in scoring again?

The 2025-26 season was a weird one for the Calgary Flames in several ways. The Flames registered just 2.54 goals-per-game, the ninth-lowest tally in franchise h…

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DailyHive Offside Sep 10, 11:50 AM

The legend of Devin Cooley grows after Flames goalie reveals bizarre new hobby

Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley hasn’t let NHL success alter his quirky and fun-loving personality. The 29-year-old quickly became a fan favourite in Cal…

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Flames Nation Sep 10, 11:00 AM

Grading every trade Craig Conroy has made with the Flames: part 3

Six trades down, nine more to go. Let’s dive into trades 7-9. As always, I am going to hand out letter grades (A, B, C, or D) for each trade. For the sake of ef…

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Flame for Thought Sep 10, 10:14 AM

Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy Confirms Jonathan Huberdeau's Timeline

Jonathan Huberdeau is a big piece of the Calgary Flames lineup, but now it's been confirmed he won't be in the opening night lineup.

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Flames Nation Sep 10, 10:00 AM

Flames injury news: Jonathan Huberdeau won’t be ready to start the regular season after hip surgery

Folks, if there’s been one lingering question for the Calgary Flames throughout their 2026 off-season, it’s been some version of “Hey, I wonder how Jonathan Hub…

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Eric Francis (Sportsnet) Sep 10, 9:33 AM

‘It’s behind me’: Flames’ Nemec looking forward to fresh start

Simon Nemec isn’t obsessed with proving the Devils should have played him more. Rather than looking back, the former No. 2 pick is looking forward to a new chap…

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Flame for Thought Sep 10, 9:04 AM

2026/27 Calgary Flames Player Preview: Morgan Frost

Morgan Frost has untapped potential, and with his contract up at the end of 2026/27, the talented forward is set for an interesting year with the Calgary Flames…

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