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Instant Reaction: Capitals extinguish Flames with third period flurry Welcome to Instant Reaction, where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Calgary Flames game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below!  The Washington Capitals had a great first period on Monday night. Their opponents, the Calgary Flames, had a great second period. With the game up for…

Instant Reaction: Capitals extinguish Flames with third period flurry #Flames #NHL

Flames Game Day 63: Beginning a road trip in D.C. (5pm MT, SNW) After a win on Saturday night against Carolina, the Calgary Flames (25-30-7, 57 points) kick off a hefty five game road trip on Monday as they visit the Washington Capitals (31-26-7, 69 points). It’s the first half of a back-to-back set and continues a frenzy of activity since the Flames returned from the Olympic break. Can the…

Flames Game Day 63: Beginning a road trip in D.C. (5pm MT, SNW) #Flames #NHL

FlamesNation Mailbag: The deadline is over, the stretch drive begins The 2026 trade deadline has concluded. The Calgary Flames made a bunch of trades prior to pencils down on Friday afternoon, including the departures of Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar. As we tee up the stretch drive, with 20 games left to go, let’s dive into the mailbag! What letter grade do you give Flames…

FlamesNation Mailbag: The deadline is over, the stretch drive begins #Flames #NHL

Recap: Wranglers lose a few skaters to call ups and fall 4-1 to Firebirds The Calgary Wranglers and Coachella Valley Firebirds wrapped up their weekend series on Sunday for a late afternoon game. The Wranglers were without a few bodies due to some Flames call-ups and didn’t put up nearly as many shots as they did in the game prior. Coachella Valley struck first, then Calgary answered back. However,…

Recap: Wranglers lose a few skaters to call ups and fall 4-1 to Firebirds #Flames #NHL

The Flames have four conditional draft picks to navigate in 2027 and 2028 Friends, back when he was general manager of the Calgary Flames, Brad Treliving showed a fondness for adding conditions to draft picks basically whenever he made trades. In 51 trades made during his time with the Flames, Treliving made 14 trades involving conditional picks. Heck, in our internal trade tracker spreadsheet, the inter-connected conditions involved…

The Flames have four conditional draft picks to navigate in 2027 and 2028 #Flames #NHL

Flames recall Matvei Gridin and Hunter Brzustewicz from the AHL’s Wranglers Sunday was a travel day for the Calgary Flames, as they head east to prepare for a five game road trip. But in advance of their travels, they made a pair of roster moves, calling up forward Matvei Gridin and defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers. There are essentially two separate…

Flames recall Matvei Gridin and Hunter Brzustewicz from the AHL’s Wranglers #Flames #NHL

What the Flames are getting in Victor Olofsson The 2026 NHL trade deadline may have felt like a dud in other markets, but general manager Craig Conroy made sure to give Flames fans something to talk about. In the final minutes the Flames pulled off a Nazem Kadri trade, sending the player back to where he won his Stanley Cup in Colorado. Coming…

What the Flames are getting in Victor Olofsson #Flames #NHL

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames spring ahead with goals galore in 5-4 victory over Hurricanes The Calgary Flames turned the page in a big way on Saturday night, with the ‘Dome rockin’ they sent the Carolina Hurricanes home with a 5-4 loss. CF% – 46.5%|| SCF% – 45.82%|| HDCF% – 54.86%|| xGF% – 48.34% It’s a Team Game – Astonished looks all around as the Flames – who traded their…

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames spring ahead with goals galore in 5-4 victory over Hurricanes #Flames #NHL

Recap: Wranglers make second period comeback but fall behind again in loss to the Firebirds The Calgary Wranglers hit the road to face the Coachella Valley Firebirds after five days away from game action. Calgary came into this game fresh and energetic, with some bodies back from injury and some new faces as a result of the NHL trade deadline. At the midway point of this game, the Wranglers were…

Recap: Wranglers make second period comeback but fall behind again in loss to the Firebirds #Flames #NHL

Opportunity knocks for many in Flames win over Carolina The Calgary Flames began their stretch drive on Saturday night, welcoming the powerhouse Carolina Hurricanes to town. With the recent departures of MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri, and the injury absence for Jonathan Huberdeau, the Flames looked quite a bit different than we’ve seen them for much of the season. Prior to the game, the…

Opportunity knocks for many in Flames win over Carolina #Flames #NHL

Instant Reaction: Shorthanded Flames weather storm against Hurricanes Welcome to Instant Reaction, where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Calgary Flames game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below!  The Calgary Flames were shorthanded on Saturday night as they began the stretch drive against the Carolina Hurricanes. In the big picture sense, they had traded…

Instant Reaction: Shorthanded Flames weather storm against Hurricanes #Flames #NHL

Ryan Strome, Olli Maatta combine for pretty goal in first game with Flames Calgary Flames trade deadline acquisitions Ryan Strome and Olli Maatta combined for a slick goal in their first game with the team against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Strome, 32, capped off a pretty passing play involving Maatta and Martin Pospisil by firing the puck past down-and-out Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi less than a…

Ryan Strome, Olli Maatta combine for pretty goal in first game with Flames #Flames #NHL

A quick look at Flames newcomers Brennan Othmann and Ryan Strome The Calgary Flames made a handful of trades on Friday. Everyone knows about the major trades they made, like when the Flames sent Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights in January, or the two major trades that saw Nazem Kadri head to the Colorado Avalanche and MacKenzie Weegar head to the Utah Mammoth. There…

A quick look at Flames newcomers Brennan Othmann and Ryan Strome #Flames #NHL

The Flames made some big moves ahead of the deadline, but they didn’t trade everybody The Calgary Flames were one of the National Hockey League’s busiest teams leading up to Friday’s trade deadline. Back in January, they traded veteran defender Rasmus Andersson, a pending unrestricted free agent, to Vegas for four assets. On Wednesday, they moved veteran defender MacKenzie Weegar, with five years remaining on his deal, to Utah for…

The Flames made some big moves ahead of the deadline, but they didn’t trade everybody #Flames #NHL

Flames Game Day 62: Concluding the home stand against Carolina (8pm MT, CBC/SNW/SNP) A day after the 2026 trade deadline, the Calgary Flames (24-30-7, 55 points) kick off the march through the remainder of their season when the host the powerhouse Carolina Hurricanes (40-16-6, 86 points). The Hurricanes are playing on back-to-back nights, having walloped Edmonton on Friday night and then travelled. Can the Flames find a way to upset…

Flames Game Day 62: Concluding the home stand against Carolina (8pm MT, CBC/SNW/SNP) #Flames #NHL

Flames fans react to the NHL’s trade deadline There were some tense moments of absolute nothingness throughout the morning, as the trade deadline was looking like one of the quietest in recent memory. As always though, it picked up a bit as time ran out. Calgary Flames fans fully caught the trade bug Wednesday when MacKenzie Weegar was dealt. Everyone woke up Friday…

Flames fans react to the NHL’s trade deadline #Flames #NHL

Do the Flames still have a chance of making the playoffs? The Calgary Flames have come up short of the playoffs for the past three seasons, and it is to the point in the season where fans are becoming more and more resigned to the belief that this season might not be any different. Although morale might be low, it is not impossible. The Flames currently…

Do the Flames still have a chance of making the playoffs? #Flames #NHL

The Wranglers got some help, at least for now, with Craig Conroy’s deadline day moves The Calgary Flames made four moves on 2026’s trade deadline day. And when the dust settled, their American Hockey League affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers, ended up getting some roster reinforcements. Well, at least for now. The Flames made a pair of moves that will bolster the Wranglers’ forward group. Early on Friday, the Flames re-assigned…

The Wranglers got some help, at least for now, with Craig Conroy’s deadline day moves #Flames #NHL

Flashback Friday: Looking at the Flames’ trades with the Hurricanes The Calgary Flames were busy leading into Mar. 6th’s trade deadline. In mid-January, the first domino fell, as they traded Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2027 first, 2028 second (that could become the 2028 first), prospect Abram Wiebe, and Zach Whitecloud. It’s a trade that has already had a positive impact…

Flashback Friday: Looking at the Flames’ trades with the Hurricanes #Flames #NHL

What’s Going On In the Pacific Division: Ducks land John Carlson ahead of trade deadline The Olympic break and trade deadline has come and gone. With a little over a month left in the regular season, we’re in the stretch run. As of right now, only two Pacific Division teams are out of the race, while the six other teams are separated by eight points. This is What’s Going On…

What’s Going On In the Pacific Division: Ducks land John Carlson ahead of trade deadline #Flames #NHL

Ryan Strome to wear No. 22, Victor Olofsson to wear No. 95 with Flames The Calgary Flames acquired a pair of veteran NHL forwards in their Friday afternoon trade frenzy, and we now know what jersey numbers they’ll wear with their new team. It remains to be seen whether Ryan Strome and Victor Olofsson will be in the lineup for Calgary against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Nevertheless,…

Ryan Strome to wear No. 22, Victor Olofsson to wear No. 95 with Flames #Flames #NHL

A quick look at the pieces coming back in the Nazem Kadri trade The Calgary Flames were able to trade one of their veterans. Shortly after the passing of Friday’s trade deadline, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Flames have traded Nazem Kadri to the Colorado Avalanche. In return, the Flames received Victor Olofsson, prospect Max Curran, a conditional 2028 first, and a conditional 2027 second. Additionally, the…

A quick look at the pieces coming back in the Nazem Kadri trade #Flames #NHL

Nazem Kadri’s departure continues Craig Conroy’s Flames roster overhaul A year ago, the Calgary Flames went into the trade deadline and didn’t do a thing. With their group pushing for a playoff spot, and having gone through a ton of changeover in the season or two prior, the decision was made to stand pat. The Flames ended up finishing strong, but missed the 2025…

Nazem Kadri’s departure continues Craig Conroy’s Flames roster overhaul #Flames #NHL

Flames acquire forward Brennan Othmann from the NY Rangers for Jacob Battaglia The Calgary Flames have added some forward depth in a trade with the New York Rangers. Per multiple reports, the Flames have acquired forward Brennan Othmann from the Rangers in exchange for forward prospect Jacob Battaglia. Hearing #NYR is sending Brennan Othmann to Calgary. No trade call yet. — Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) March 6, 2026…

Flames acquire forward Brennan Othmann from the NY Rangers for Jacob Battaglia #Flames #NHL

Flames trade forward Nazem Kadri to Colorado Avalanche The Calgary Flames have made a big move at the tail-end of trade deadline day. Per multiple reports, the Flames have traded forward Nazem Kadri to the Colorado Avalanche. Nazem Kadri back to the Colorado Avalanche — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 6, 2026 Hearing Kadri has been traded. Pending call. — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March…

Flames trade forward Nazem Kadri to Colorado Avalanche #Flames #NHL

Flames acquire forward Ryan Strome from Anaheim for 2027 seventh-round pick The Calgary Flames have made a move on trade deadline day. Per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Flames have acquired forward Ryan Strome from the Anaheim Ducks for a 2027 seventh-round pick. Ryan Strome from Anaheim to Calgary — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 6, 2026 Ducks trade Ryan Strome to Calgary for a 7th RD pick…

Flames acquire forward Ryan Strome from Anaheim for 2027 seventh-round pick #Flames #NHL

Beyond the Boxscore: Devin Cooley kept things close, but not enough to topple visiting Senators The Calgary Flames offence couldn’t generate much against the visiting Ottawa Senators, losing 4-1.  CF% – 38.52%|| SCF% – 27.06%|| HDCF% – 18.02%|| xGF% – 28.49% It’s a Team Game – The game last night was truly uninspiring from the Calgary Flames side of things, and yet, after trading MacKenzie Weegar that sits perfectly alright…

Beyond the Boxscore: Devin Cooley kept things close, but not enough to topple visiting Senators #Flames #NHL

What the Flames are getting in Jonathan Castagna On Wednesday afternoon, the Calgary Flames traded veteran defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for three 2nd round picks, NHL defenceman Olli Määttä, and centre prospect Jonathan Castagna.  Castagna was drafted in the 3rd round, 70th overall, of the 2023 NHL draft. He’s played the last three seasons in the NCAA for…

What the Flames are getting in Jonathan Castagna #Flames #NHL

Calgary Flames 2026 NHL Trade Deadline live blog Folks, welcome to the final day for trades for the 2025-26 NHL season. Thanks for joining FlamesNation for our continuing coverage of the 2026 NHL trade deadline, and for following along on the site for this live blog that we’ll update throughout the day. So far, it’s been a pretty eventful couple of months in…

Calgary Flames 2026 NHL Trade Deadline live blog #Flames #NHL

Instant Reaction: Flames fade in loss to Senators Welcome to Instant Reaction, where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Calgary Flames game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below!  The Calgary Flames played their final game before the trade deadline on Thursday evening when they hosted the Ottawa Senators. The Flames scored first and had…

Instant Reaction: Flames fade in loss to Senators #Flames #NHL