Latest news and updates about the Flames
Jake Walman’s healthy scratch became more uncomfortable when the Edmonton Oilers delivered a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames without him Wednesday. A struggling defenceman watching his teammates record a…
The Flames’ scouting staff may be overlooking 2024 fourth‑round pick Trevor Hoskin, a 20‑year‑old who burst onto the OJHL scene before starring at Niagara University and then leading Merrimack College to a conference playoff title. Now entering his junior year, Hoskin continues a strong start, but his exact role in Calgary’s future remains unclear. The piece also lists current Flames prospects, from first‑rounder Carson Carels to recent signings, highlighting recent stats and line assignments across the NHL, AHL, WHL, and NCAA.
The Calgary Flames (5‑7‑0, 10 points) host the Seattle Kraken (8‑4‑1, 17 points) at 6 p.m. MT on Sportsnet West for their third meeting of the season and the Kraken’s final game in Calgary. After a shut‑out loss in Edmonton, the Flames look to bounce back with Dustin Wolf in net and a projected lineup featuring Aydar Suniev, Joel Farabee and Matvei Gridin. Seattle, led by starter Philipp Grubauer, aims to seal the season series after recent wins over Toronto. Key absences include Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau and Kraken forward Jared McCann. The game also previews pre‑ and post‑show coverage on the Barn Burner YouTube channel.
Additionally, Flames forward Brennan Othmann is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Calgary Wranglers forward Connor Zary undergoes successful knee surgery and is placed on a week‑to‑week injured list. The 25‑year‑old has posted one goal and four points in six AHL games this season after being demoted from the Flames following a waiver clearance on Oct. 6. Zary, a former first‑round pick (24th overall, 2020), has struggled with knee issues, limiting him to 54 games in 2024‑25 and 25 points in 74 games in 2025‑26 with Calgary. The Wranglers also miss William Stromgren and Arsenii Sergeev as they prepare to face the Laval Rocket Saturday at 12 p.m. MT.
On Oct. 30, 2026 the Calgary Flames will showcase the results of their aggressive youth rebuild in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin, Texas. Prospect‑rich lineups feature four Flames first‑round picks for each side—North Dakota’s Cole Reschny (2025) and Carson Carels (2026) versus Michigan State’s Cullen Potter (2025) and Jack Hextall (2026)—marking the most Flames first‑rounders ever to face each other in a single non‑NHL contest. The article details the franchise’s history of pairing first‑rounders on AHL clubs, highlighting Craig Conroy’s strategy of amassing seven first‑round selections since 2023 and the historic significance of this upcoming showdown.
The Calgary Flames recall forward William Strömgren and goalie Arsenii Sergeev from the AHL Wranglers after injuries sideline Brennan Othmann and Devin Cooley in a 4‑0 loss to Edmonton. Strömgren, who has 2 goals and 10 points in 10 AHL games, and Sergeev, with a 3‑2‑0 record and .897 save percentage, join Dustin Wolf, who will start for the back‑to‑back games against Seattle (Friday) and Colorado (Saturday). The moves bring the squad to 24 players, using the NHL’s emergency‑goaltender exemption.
Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet lambasted the team’s defense after a loss to Washington, sparking trade speculation. SportsNet’s Frank Seravalli links the Flyers to two defensemen: Calgary’s Zach Whitecloud, a 29‑year‑old, $2.75 M AAV right‑shot suited for a third‑pair, penalty‑kill role, and Detroit’s 23‑year‑old Simon Edvinsson, a 6‑foot‑6 Swedish defenseman with top‑pair potential who remains unsigned and could be acquired before the Dec. 1 deadline. Both targets aim to boost a struggling defensive identity while addressing the club’s need for a No. 1 center.
Tristan Jarry’s recent turnaround—now 5-1-3 with a 24‑save shutout of the Calgary Flames—puts the Oilers’ netminder under a critical spotlight as Devon Levi’s injury looms. The November schedule packs seven games in 12 days, including a three‑game road swing against the Islanders, Rangers and Devils, followed by a four‑game home stretch. With Levi potentially sidelined, Jarry could shoulder most of the workload, testing whether he can become Edmonton’s reliable starter. His .889 save percentage, up from a shaky start, offers hope that he can cement his role and influence the team’s playoff positioning.
Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy says veteran center Ryan Strome—33, on a $5 million expiring contract—faces a likely trade before the March 1 deadline, according to Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. Strome, acquired from Anaheim last season for a 2027 seventh‑round pick, has 7 goals and 16 points in 31 games this year (four points in 12 recent contests) and fits the Flames' rebuilding plan. In contrast, defenseman Zach Whitecloud (29, $2.75 M through 2028) and forward Morgan Frost (27, $4.375 M) are less likely to be moved, with Frost in extension talks. The decision on Strome will shape Calgary’s roster moves this season.
In this October 30 episode of the Real Life podcast, the hosts dive into hockey parenting as Wayne Jr. embraces the sport, discuss a Milwaukee judge’s quirky ruling allowing Brewers gear in court during the World Series, and speculate how an Oilers Stanley Cup win would transform Edmonton. They also review the latest Battle of Alberta broadcast on Amazon Prime, critique in‑feed ads that let viewers shop mid‑game, and touch on a Glen Sather interview about player involvement in team decisions. The segment blends pop culture, legal oddities, and hockey talk for fans looking for a lively weekly roundup.
The Philadelphia Flyers are intensifying trade talks for a blueline upgrade alongside their hunt for a top‑six center. General manager Keith Jones targets Calgary’s stay‑at‑home defenseman Zach Whitecloud, a 29‑year‑old whose $2.75 M AAV makes him an affordable, reliable option. The club also eyes Detroit’s 23‑year‑old Simon Edvinsson, a high‑upside two‑way top‑pairing D‑man, though acquiring him would demand hefty assets and a $10 M‑plus extension. With $11.9 M in cap space, the Flyers must weigh cost versus need as they aim to restore the hard‑defending identity they lacked this season.
The Washington Capitals could have several trade partners for Ivan Miroshnichenko as the organization looks for a new home for the young Russian forward. According to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta, the Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Seattle Kraken, Calgary Flames, and Los Angeles Kings have all shown interest in acquiring Miroshnichenko. The interested clubs will bid
The Calgary Flames have held preliminary talks with Morgan Frost. Could the Detroit Red Wings change their view on Danila Yurov?
Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton talked about Jarry’s strong performance and how much the Oilers need it right now on Daily Faceoff Live.
Connor McDavid continued his absolutely torrid start to the 2026-27 season in the Battle of Alberta on Wednesday night, recording two assists and leading his Edmonton Oilers to a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place. Not only did the NHL’s best player pad his stats to the tune of a league-leading 36 […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid shares team-first reaction to breaking Wayne Gretzky record appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On the surface, it is easy to blame Sergei Bobrovsky for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ consecutive losses against the Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken. Some of the goals he surrendered…
Calgary fell 4‑0 to Edmonton despite a solid first 40 minutes, with strong counter‑attacks and good possession but no goals. The Oilers exploded early in the third period, limiting Calgary’s chances and clinching the win behind Connor McDavid’s elite passing. Goalie Devin Cooley left injured, and Dustin Wolf took over in relief. Zayne Parekh shone as the team’s Corsi king (59.01% CF) while Yan Kuznetsov, Mikael Backlund and Ryan Strome contributed notable chance creation. The piece details xG stats, shot heatmaps and highlights the Flames’ three‑star performers.
The Oilers bounce back with a 4‑0 victory over the Calgary Flames, highlighted by Connor McDavid breaking the NHL record for most consecutive games with an assist to start a season (13 straight) and maintaining a 2.77 points‑per‑game pace. McDavid’s assist on Mathieu Joseph’s goal set the new streak, while Tristan Jarry delivers his first shutout of the year, stopping 23 shots to secure the win. The dominant performance ends a rough stretch against the Leafs and Red Wings and gives Edmonton momentum heading into a road trip, showcasing depth scoring and solid goaltending.
After a couple weeks of good efforts and positive results, the Calgary Flames did a few things on Wednesday night against the Edmonton Oilers that they haven’t done in awhile. The big one was, well, they lost, dropping a 4-0 result to the Oilers to throw the brakes on their winning streak after four games….
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Devin Cooley's injury in the Edmonton Oilers' win over the Calgary Flames, Sergei Bobrovsky's struggles against the Seattle Kraken, and more.
The Oilers snap a recent slump with a 4‑0 shutout of division rival Calgary Flames, seeing goaltender Jacob Markström earn his first shutout while the team scores four goals. Coach Mike Babcock praised the balanced effort, noting season‑low minutes for stars like Connor McDavid (18:50) and Leon Draisaitl (19:06). The win caps a five‑game home stretch that produced a 3‑1‑1 record. Next up is a grueling road swing: back‑to‑back games against the Islanders and Rangers, followed by a trip to New Jersey, testing the club’s new rhythm.
The Calgary Flames seemed to be heading up north to take on the Edmonton Oilers at the perfect time. They came into Wednesday night on a four-game win streak, but…
Six NHL clubs are circling Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko, a 22‑year‑old, 20th‑overall pick from 2022. Chicago is the only team confirmed to have spoken with the Capitals, while Philadelphia, Calgary, Seattle, Vancouver and Los Angeles have shown interest. Miroshnichenko, on a two‑year, $1.85 million contract ($925K cap hit), has played just three games this season with one point and totals 14 points in 55 NHL games. The Capitals gave him permission to explore trades, aiming for a meaningful return rather than waivers, according to Elliotte Friedman.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid snatched another Wayne Gretzky record on Wednesday night. He provided two assists in the Oilers’ win over the Calgary Flames on home ice. This gives the Edmonton captain the longest season-opening assist record in NHL history. McDavid now has 36 points through 13 games after defeating the Flames. This is […] The post Can Oilers’ Connor McDavid beat Wayne Gretzky’s unreal 50-point record? appeared first on ClutchPoints .