Flames captain Mikael Backlund returns to practice. Could he play Tuesday?

The Flames have won three in a row and there could be more good news coming. Their captain, Mikael Backlund, is nearing a return to action

Published: 5 months ago

Milan Lucic attempting NHL comeback with a new team

Milan Lucic isn’t ready to call it a wrap on his NHL career just yet. The 37-year-old bruiser, who last played in the NHL during the 2023-24 season, has signed a professional tryout offer (PTO) with the St. Louis Blues in an attempt to extend his

Published: 2 weeks ago

How the Calgary Flames’ defence group could look in 2025–26

While the Calgary Flames have a logjam up front with their wingers, the same thing can be said on the blue line. Rumours have been swirling around whether or not Rasmus Andersson will be traded. There is also an influx of youth waiting to get their s

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Big-game free agents the Calgary Flames can realistically target in 2026 and 2027

The Calgary Flames stayed the course this offseason, spending almost nothing in free agency and retaining their massive amount of cap space for the future. With that in mind, it’s worth looking down the road to see who might be available in free ag

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FlamesNation Mailbag: talking contracts, trades, and contingency plans

The Calgary Flames will begin prospect camp in three weeks. In about a month, training camp begins for their veterans. Summer will not last forever. As we enjoy the waning days of summer, let’s check back in with the mailbag! Do you think Conroy is

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Calgary Flames draft pick Theo Stockselius has inspiring back-story, bright future

Flames forward prospect Theo Stockselius, a second-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, battled thyroid cancer at the age of 15.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Big-game free agents the Calgary Flages can realistically target in 2026 and 2027

The Calgary Flames stayed the course this offseason, spending almost nothing in free agency and retaining their massive amount of cap space for the future. With that in mind, it’s worth looking down the road to see who might be available in free ag

Published: 2 weeks ago

Boston Floated as Landing Spot for Struggling $84M Forward

The post Boston Floated as Landing Spot for Struggling $84M Forward appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. A wild idea has the Bruins eyeing Jonathan Huberdeau in a 1-for-1 swap with Calgary—at half the price, but with big risk attached. The post Boston

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FN’s 2025 Flames summer prospect rankings – #10: Étienne Morin

The Calgary Wranglers will have a strong defensive core in 2025-26. One defenceman who is likely to join the Calgary Flames’ American Hockey League team is Étienne Morin, who played three seasons with the Québec Maritimes Junior Hockey League’s

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Bruins Proposed 1-for-1 Blockbuster Lands $84M Forward

The Boston Bruins could land a solid player in a proposed 1-for-1 blockbuster, contingent on salary retention to make math work. The post Bruins Proposed 1-for-1 Blockbuster Lands $84M Forward appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nazem Kadri Hopeful To Make Olympics

After a career-high 35-goal season, Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri remains hopeful to represent Team Canada at the 2026 Olympics, despite not receiving an invite to the team’s Olympic orientation camp. Speaking with Julian McKenzie of The Athlet

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Laine’s Career Almost Ended, Kadri Speaks on Olympics & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at Patrik Laine and how his career almost came to an end before a strong bounce-back into the league. Elsewhere, Nazem Kadri of…

Published: 2 weeks ago

What’s on your Saddledome bucket list?

Gang, in two more seasons, the Scotiabank Saddledome will be closing its doors forever. After 83 more Calgary Flames regular season games – and however many Stanley Cup playoff games that follow – the Flames will pack everything up and move 150 m

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