Calgary Flames: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Flames Forward Caps Long Journey to NHL With First Goal

The Calgary Flames are one of the most surprising teams as the NHL season begins. With a 3-0 record to start the year, their hot start has the league's attention.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Bark Bets

Beyond the Boxscore: Rasmus Andersson and the Flames squash Oilers in Battle of Alberta

I’m thankful to Rasmus Andersson and the Calgary Flames video coach, Jamie Pringle, for delivering the C of Red an early battle of Alberta victory. It was a close game at the start with the Oilers snagging the early lead off Jeff Skinner’s first as an Oiler.

Calgary Flames News / Breakaway on SI / October 14

Flames Shocking NHL With Early Success

Did anyone have the Calgary Flames as one of the handful of undefeated teams to begin the NHL season? The team is 3-0 to begin the year, with impressive victories over the Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Rasmus Andersson's 3-point night leads Flames past Oilers

Rasmus Andersson scored and added two assists as the Calgary Flames knocked off the host Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Sunday night. Anthony Mantha, Justin Kirkland and Connor Zary added goals for the Flames, who have won three straight games to open the season.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Flames’ crucial flaw that must be fixed in 2024-25 season

The Calgary Flames have dropped the puck on the 2024-25 season. So far, Calgary has had some early success. The Flames have won each of their first three games of the year.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 13

Flames Post-Game: Flames’ depth shines through in Battle of Alberta win

The Calgary Flames had tough times in back-to-back situations last season, and tough times against the Edmonton Oilers last season. But the 2024-25 edition of the Flames have proven to be a bit of a revelation thus far, and they refuse to go away quietly.

NHL News / Hockey Unplugged / October 13

Johnny Gaudreau's parents send special message to the Calgary Flames

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau tragically passed away at the end of August in a car accident where a drunk driver hit them as they were riding their bikes near Salem, New Jersey.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 13

The Flames’ special teams remain a work in progress early in 2024-25 season

Through two games, the Calgary Flames are undefeated. The good news and bad news, depending on your perspective, is that the two wins haven’t been full marks.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / Breakaway on SI / October 13

Flames Forward Puts on Show With 4-Point Game

Since his arrival in southern Alberta over two years ago, Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau has been through the wringer to say the least. In his first two seasons with the Flames, Huberdeau scored just 27 goals and 97 points, obviously disappointing for a player making $10.5 million per year until 2031.

Johnny Gaudreau News / Hockey Unplugged / October 13

Johnny Gaudreau receives beautiful tribute from the Calgary Flames (video)

Unfortunately, he and his brother Matthew passed away back on August 20th after a horrific car accident claimed their lives. Since that time, numerous tributes have been conducted in the memory of the two young men.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / October 13

Jonathan Huberdeau, Flames double up Flyers

Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri each scored two goals as the host Calgary Flames topped the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Saturday evening. Huberdeau added two assists to complete a four-point night in support of Dustin Wolf (37 saves).

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Flames, Flyers aim to build on tight opening wins

Over the course of a long season, the Calgary Flames know there will be ups and downs. However, it took only one game for the Flames to demonstrate the resiliency that they hope to carry with them throughout the campaign.

Mackenzie Weegar News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

Is a Quiet Trade Market Emerging for Flames’ MacKenzie Weegar?

According to Sean McIndoe of The Athletic (subscription required), a quiet trade market could form for Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar. As the Flames go through a rebuild, the first name that pops up in trade talks isn’t Weegar’s simply because of his lengthy contract and his under-the-radar effectiveness.

Kevin Rooney News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

Calgary Flames place Kevin Rooney on injured reserve

The Calgary Flames have announced that they have placed forward Kevin Rooney on the injured reserve. Rooney left Tuesday night’s 6-5 overtime thriller against the Vancouver Canucks after taking a hard hit from Canucks forward J.T.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Three Lineup Changes The Flames Should Make Ahead Of Their Home Opener

The Calgary Flames season got off to an exciting start against their rival Vancouver Canucks. The Flames looked disorganized early, and after a scary injury to Kevin Rooney, the Flames got into penalty trouble and finished the first period trailing 4-1.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / October 11