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Instant Reaction: Flames bounce back, conquer the Kraken
The Calgary Flames rebound from a recent shutout with a dominant 6‑2 home win over the Seattle Kraken on October 31, 2026. After an early fight between Adam Klapka and Curtis Douglas, the Flames strike first on a power play, Morgan Frost scoring with assists from Joel Farabee and Matt Coronato. Seattle equalizes via Frederick Gaudreau, but Calgary answers with three unanswered goals in the second period, highlighted by Aydar Suniev and Matvei Gridin. Late third‑period tallies from Zach Whitecloud (assisted by Coronato) and Ryan Strome seal the victory, showcasing superior five‑on‑five play and special‑team execution.
NHL Notebook: Court of Arbitration for Sport rules for Team Russia’s return to international tournaments
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ordered the IIHF to readmit Russia’s hockey teams, opening the door for Russia to compete in the 2027 World Junior Championship and other 2026‑27 events. If reinstated, Russia would replace Norway in Group A alongside Canada, Czechia, Switzerland and Latvia, creating six gold‑medal contenders. The IIHF will decide at its Monday meeting. The article also notes Detroit’s captain Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade, is now suspended without pay, echoing a similar case with Connor Hellebuyck. Both stories shape the upcoming international and NHL landscapes.
Flashback Friday: Looking at the Alex Tanguay, Jordan Leopold, and Dean McAmmond trades with the Avalanche
Flashback Friday revisits the quirky trade history between the Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche, spotlighting five deals that revolved around Dean McAmmond, Alex Tanguay and Jordan Leopold. Highlights include the 2006 swap that sent Leopold and draft picks to Colorado for Tanguay—who posted a career‑best 81 points in his first Flames season—and the 2009 re‑acquisition of Leopold for two defensemen and a second‑round pick. The piece also traces McAmmond’s two‑stint journey and the recent 2026 deadline deal that sent Nazem Kadri for Victor Olofsson and future picks, illustrating how these two clubs have been frequent, sometimes odd, trade partners.
Notes from last game: Zayne Parekh shines in Flames’ 4-0 loss to Oilers
On Oct. 30, the Calgary Flames lost 4-0 to the Edmonton Oilers, ending a four‑game winning streak and slipping to a 5‑7‑0 record. Despite the shutout, defenseman Zayne Parekh stood out, logging 15:43 of five‑on‑five ice and helping the Flames generate 78.39 expected goals in his shifts while limiting the Oilers to just five shots. The team posted a positive expected‑goals advantage (2.0 vs. 1.45) but faltered in the third period, surrendering two goals after a Kevin Bahl penalty. Injuries to Brennan Othmann and goaltender Devin Cooley further hampered Calgary. The matchup marks the last Battle of Alberta before a March 3 rematch in Calgary.
We might not be talking enough about Flames prospect Trevor Hoskin
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.
Flames Game Day 13: Looking for revenge against the Kraken (6pm MT, SNW)
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.
Connor Zary out week-to-week after undergoing knee surgery
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.
Some unique Flames history will be made on Saturday night in Texas
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.
Flames call up William Strömgren and Arsenii Sergeev from the AHL’s Wranglers; Devin Cooley played on injury reserve
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.
Recap: Wranglers get back in the win column on Outlaw night against Laval
The Calgary Wranglers snapped a three‑game losing streak with a 4‑2 home victory over the Laval Rocket on Oct. 30, 2026. Mike Benning opened the scoring, William Stromgren added a power‑play goal in the second period, and Alex Nylander delivered the go‑ahead tally late in the third, followed by an empty‑net strike from Ben Jones. Laval rallied with goals from Luke Mittelstadt and Xavier Simoneau, but the Wranglers held on. Connor Zary remained sidelined, while Ben Jones returned to the lineup. The win restores momentum as the team heads into upcoming call‑ups ahead of the Flames‑Kraken matchup.
Series preview: Wranglers return home to host a cross-divisional team
The Calgary Wranglers snap a three‑game losing streak as they host the Laval Rocket on Oct. 29. With returning scorer Ben Jones and ex‑Rocket Will Dineen back in the lineup, Calgary hopes to rebound after a 5‑5‑0 Pacific record. Laval leads the North Division at 7‑2‑0 and boasts the league’s top power‑play (31%). The series opens Thursday at 7 p.m. MT and concludes Saturday with a Halloween matinee. Both games stream free on the Wranglers’ radio and social sites, with paid options on AHLtv via Flo Hockey.
Beyond the Boxscore: Flames press Oilers for 40, fall off after Edmonton’s third period goals
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 Flames’ string of strong efforts hit some big snags in Edmonton
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….
Instant Reaction: Flames shut out by Oilers, four game winning streak snapped
The Calgary Flames' four-game winning streak ends with a 4-0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 29, 2026. After an even first period, starting goalie Devin Cooley exits with a lower‑body injury and is replaced by Dustin Wolf. Edmonton capitalizes, with Mathieu Joseph scoring at 12:14 of the 1st (assists: Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard), Mattias Ekholm adding a second goal in the 2nd (assist: Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins), and a third‑period burst featuring Kasperi Kapanen (assist: McDavid, Nugent‑Hopkins) and Alex Formenton (assist: Jason Dickinson) to seal a 4-0 win. The Flames struggled with defensive lapses and missed key details, despite decent offensive looks, and lost momentum after a mid‑third‑period surge by the Oilers.
Flames goalie Devin Cooley leaves Wednesday’s game versus Edmonton after collision with Colton Dach
Devin Cooley exits the Flames’ opening Battle of Alberta against the Oilers after a goaltender‑interference hit by Colton Dach with 12 seconds left in the first period. The collision left Cooley with a lower‑body injury, and backup Dustin Wolf replaces him for the second period as the Flames trail 2‑0. Forward Brennan Othmann also departs with an upper‑body injury after a fight with Ty Emberson. Cooley, the NHL’s recent second star of the week, had won four straight starts before the incident.
Flames Game Day 12: The 271st Battle of Alberta (6:30pm MT, Amazon Prime)
The Flames open the 2026‑27 season with the 271st Battle of Alberta, facing the Oilers at Rogers Place on Oct. 28. Calgary (5‑6‑0, 10 points) tries to extend a four‑game winning streak against Edmonton (8‑2‑2, 18 points) in a clash for provincial bragging rights. Stream the 6:30 p.m. MT game on Amazon Prime and catch pre‑ and post‑game shows on the Barn Burner YouTube channel. Key lineup notes: Devin Cooley starts for the Flames, while Tristan Jarry nets for the Oilers; several players make their first Alberta appearance. Both teams are dealing with absences, and the Oilers have lost four straight regulation games despite top‑tier talent.
Flames Prospect Round-Up: Trevor Hoskin has best game of the season
Trevor Hoskin delivers his best performance of the season for Merrimack, netting a goal and three assists in a 6-3 win over Notre Dame and raising his totals to two goals and eight points in six games. The week was otherwise quiet for Calgary Flames prospects, with only two scoring in the pro ranks and several college players, like Cole Reschny (North Dakota) and Jack Hextall (Michigan State), posting modest stats. Upcoming matchups include North Dakota vs. Michigan State, Denver vs. Omaha, and Harvard’s season opener against UMass.
Is winning games really the worst case scenario for the Flames?
The Flames' early‑season slump sparked talk of tanking for a top draft pick, but a four‑game winning streak is forcing fans to rethink. With a lethal power play, solid penalty kill and rookie goalie Devin Cooley excelling, the team looks surprisingly playoff‑ready despite a rebuilding roster that includes prospects Zayne Parekh, Simon Nemec and Hunter Brzustewicz. The article debates whether the Flames should trade a future first‑overall pick—likely Landon DuPont, an elite offensive defenseman—for continued development of current young talent, especially a needed top centre. As the West remains weak, sustained success could reshape Calgary's future, but only time will tell if the hot streak is real or a brief flare‑up.
Notes from last game: Matvei Gridin has arrived
The Calgary Flames extended their Pacific Division winning streak to four games with a 5-2 triumph over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 27, 2026. Rookie forward Matvei Gridin stole the spotlight, netting his third goal of the season and the game-winner, while adding an assist for a total of four goals and six points over the past four home games. Backlund’s second‑period tally tied him with Johnny Gaudreau for fourth in franchise scoring, and Joel Farabee posted a point‑per‑game pace. Goaltender Devin Cooley earned his fourth straight win, stopping 26 of 28 shots (0.929 SV%). The only blemish was a low face‑off win rate and a 1‑of‑5 power‑play conversion.
LeBrun: Flames have begun preliminary extension talks with Morgan Frost
After a four‑game winning streak, the Calgary Flames have started preliminary talks with centre Morgan Frost about a contract extension. Frost, 27, carries a $4.375 million cap hit and posted 22 goals and 43 points last season, with seven points in the Flames’ first 11 games of 2026‑27. General manager Craig Conroy and Frost’s agent Darren Ferris discussed the deal on Monday, eyeing a possible three‑year, $6.3‑$7.7 million AAV contract amid rising cap space and a thin centre market. The extension would keep Frost, acquired from the Flyers in January 2025, in Calgary’s rebuilding core.
Which Flames prospects could be headed to the World Juniors?
The 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship heads to Edmonton and Red Deer, and the Calgary Flames could have a strong presence. Analysts expect at least four Flames prospects—Carson Carels and Cole Reschny (Canada), Theo Stockselius (Sweden) and Ethan Wyttenbach (USA)—to make the rosters, with Carels and Reschny likely returning after a bronze‑medal run last year. Additional candidates with solid chances include Chase Harrington (Canada) and Michigan State duo Jack Hextall and Cullen Potter (USA). Seven more players, such as Joe Iginla and Aidan Lane (Canada) and Bode Laylin (USA), are considered longshots. The piece breaks down each prospect’s recent performance and injury status ahead of the December tournament.
Flames roster news: Ben Jones assigned to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers
After a 4‑game winning streak highlighted by a Monday win over Toronto, the Calgary Flames sent forward Ben Jones back to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers to freeze his waiver clock. Jones was recalled to fill in for injured captain Mikael Backlund, logging 10:45 against Minnesota and 13:48 versus Detroit without scoring but helping his line hold opponents scoreless. With Backlund back in the lineup, Jones becomes a healthy scratch, and the move preserves roster flexibility. The Flames now sit at 22 players as they prepare to face Edmonton on Wednesday.
Offensively-challenged to start the season, Flames showed poise, confidence and swagger against Toronto
After a 0‑5 start, the Calgary Flames rebound with a 5‑2 home win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 27, 2026. Young forward Matvei Gridin sparked the comeback, scoring twice—including a 25‑second power‑play goal off Zayne Parekh’s outlet pass—to give Calgary a 3‑0 lead. Captain Mikael Backlund added another, while Joel Farabee and Martin Pospisil sealed the victory with empty‑netters. Coach Ryan Huska credits a faster, simpler style for the turnaround, as the Flames improve to 5‑6‑0 after 11 games and aim for .500 against Edmonton next. The article highlights the team’s newfound confidence and Gridin’s celebratory “Griddy” dance.
Beyond the Boxscore: Matvei Gridin snipes two as Flames take down visiting Leafs
The Calgary Flames crush the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Oct. 27, 2026, highlighted by rookie Matvei Gridin’s two spectacular goals. Goalie Devin Cooley delivers a league‑best performance with multiple highlight‑reel saves, while Martin Pospisil dominates possession (87.26% CF%). The young squad’s depth shines as all four lines contribute, and the special‑teams unit shuts down Toronto’s power play. Gridin’s 78.67% xGF% and an empty‑net tally cap a night of dominant transition play and solid defensive pairings, marking the Flames’ best outing of the season.
Instant Reaction: Leafs wilt in final Saddledome visit, Flames run streak to four wins
The Calgary Flames crush the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 in the Saddledome on Oct. 27, 2026, extending their winning streak to four games. After a shaky start, the Flames seize momentum with Matvei Gridin’s first‑period goal (assisted by Martin Pospisil and Simon Nemec) and a second‑period power‑play tally, followed by Mikael Backlund’s early strike. The Leafs rally to 3‑2 late, but Calgary answers with empty‑net goals from Joel Farabee and Pospisil to seal the win. The victory marks the Flames’ final home game against Toronto this season and caps a four‑game home stand.
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