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Flames roster news: Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal placed on NHL waivers
Amidst a really disappointing first few games, the Calgary Flames are making some roster changes. On Monday morning, the club placed a pair of established National Hockey League players on the waiver wire: forward Connor Zary and defenceman Brayden Pachal. #Flames have Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal on waivers Monday. — Pat Steinberg (@SteinbergYYC) October…
Monday Mailbag: Taking stock of the Flames three games in
We’re three games into the 2026-27 Calgary Flames season. So far, results have been… mixed, to say the least. As we wait for the fourth game of the campaign, on Thursday when they host the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche, let’s dive into the mailbag! Hi Ryan! What do you think happens to Rory Kerins? Seemed to…
The mystery behind Flames prospect Jonathan Castagna’s unique nickname has been solved
Friends, it’s no secret that the hockey world loves nicknames. But it’s also no secret that a lot of hockey nicknames are pretty bland. Take the first syllable of a player’s last name, add an “s,” “y” and/or “er” and there you go. For example, the Calgary Flames feature players affectionately dubbed “Backs” (Mikael Backlund),…
Beyond the Boxscore: Flames continue to search for answers (and goals) after blowout loss to Seattle
The Calgary Flames continued their legendary opening season struggle, losing to the Seattle Kraken 6-1 for the second time this season – and it’s only game three. CF% – 53.91%|| SCF% – 54.08%|| HDCF% – 50.38%|| xGF% – 61.48% It’s a Team Game – It feels weird to say, because they obviously got blown out,…
Munnich’s Musings: The Flames are losing with a purpose
Oh boy. We all knew the Calgary Flames were not going to be a good team this season, but I don’t think anyone saw this start coming. The Flames have been outscored 16-3 by the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken, two teams that are projected to be in the basement of the NHL standings along…
Instant Reaction: Mistakes snowball on Flames in loss to Kraken
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! After a pair of lopsided losses in their first two games of the season, the Calgary Flames headed to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle looking to…
What Ryan Pike read, watched and listened to in September 2026
The run-up to the start of the National Hockey League season is chaotic, and for someone covering a team, it involves a lot of prep, a lot of reading, and trying to figure out how to get yourself organized for the upcoming 84-game, 194-day grind that is the regular season. Despite all that, I was…
Flames Game Day 3: A trip to the Emerald City (6pm MT, SNW)
Third time’s the charm? The Calgary Flames (0-2-0, 0 points) have played twice, on Thursday at home and Saturday on the road. They weren’t very good against Seattle and lost. They were better, but still played an incomplete game against Vancouver and lost. Can they find their rhythm over 60 minutes in a rematch against the Seattle…
Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary gets their looks, but can’t convert in 4-1 loss to Vancouver
The Calgary Flames brought a better tier of game on Saturday, but it still wasn’t enough against the Vancouver Canucks, falling 4-1 on the road. CF% – 58.11% || SCF% – 44.29% || HDCF% – 44.69% || xGF% – 46.86% It’s a Team Game – It was another night mixed with some both good and…
Wranglers Recap: Axel Hurtig puts on a two goal performance to secure weekend sweep
The Calgary Wranglers were looking for their first sweep of the season after beating the Abbotsford Canucks 4-2 in their season opener on Friday. The Canucks got on the board first in this game, then the Wranglers managed to even it up with Axel Hurtig’s first professional goal in the second period. Calgary took control…
Instant Reaction: Flames’ rough third period sinks them in Vancouver
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! After a pretty ugly outing in their season-opener on home ice on Thursday, the Calgary Flames headed to the coast to visit the Vancouver Canucks looking…
Zary, Kuznetsov to sit out Saturday in Vancouver as healthy scratches
The Calgary Flames have made a pair of lineup changes ahead of their 2026-27 road opener against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. After falling 6-1 to the Seattle Kraken at the Saddledome on Thursday, the Flames clearly needed to make some adjustments — and now they have, with Brennan Othmann and Joel Hanley set…
Flames Game Day 2: A clash with the Canucks (8pm MT, SNW)
After a pretty poor first outing, the Calgary Flames (0-1-0, 0 points) are hitting the road for a weekend back-to-back set. First up, they’ll visit the Vancouver Canucks (1-1-0, 2 points), a team that endured a pair of track meets against Edmonton to open the season. Can the Flames bounce back? Can the Canucks play a low-scoring…
4 Flames prospects made their AHL debuts in Friday’s Wranglers win over Abbotsford
The Calgary Wranglers opened their 2026-27 regular season on Friday night, defeating the visiting Abbotsford Canucks at the Saddledome. The Wranglers had a disappointing season in 2025-26, and they went through quite a few changes over the off-season. Of the 20 players that donned the Flaming W sweater in the season-opener, nine were playing their…
Recap: Jonathan Castagna nets two in Wranglers season opening debut
The Calgary Wranglers kicked off the 2026-27 season with a home game against the Abbotsford Canucks. Calgary didn’t have a lot of luck against them in their pre-season series but the home opener had a significantly better vibe about it and result. The Wranglers scored the first three goals of the game before giving one…
Rory Kerins named third captain in Wranglers team history
The Calgary Wranglers were due to announce a new captain this year and they got that figured out right from game one. A few names were thrown around for this role and it very well could have gone to multiple guys, but ultimately, one name was announced. Rory Kerins. His group of alternate captains consists…
How to watch Flames prospects during the 2026-27 season
Folks, some of the most compelling hockey talents in the Calgary Flames organization are their up-and-coming prospects. Over the course of the season, perhaps you’ll want to take in some prospect action from the comfort of your own home with a reliable viewing source. With that in mind, and with much of the hockey world…
The Flames’ European prospects are dealing with growing pains early this season
Friends, the beginning of the hockey season can be a bit tumultuous, especially for younger players. There’s the excitement of the new season and a fresh start. But there can also be some clunkiness, as players try to figure out their rhythm within a new season and try to figure out their role within a…
Series Preview: Wranglers start season with home series against Canucks
The Calgary Wranglers kick off the 2026-27 season with a home series against the Abbotsford Canucks this weekend. After multiple changes over the off-season, this will be quite a different team this year but some of the core from last year remains. This will start to show how this group works together and what kind…
Beyond the Boxscore: Flames lose plenty of battles all over the ice in 6-1 home-opener loss to Kraken
The Calgary Flames were soft on the puck too often in their opener, falling 6-1 at the hands of the visiting Seattle Kraken. CF% – 47.73% || SCF% – 41.87% || HDCF% – 37.94% || xGF% – 38.36% It’s a Team Game – The Calgary Flames showed up on time, that’s for sure. The issues…
Flames humbled in ’embarrassing’ season-opening loss to Kraken
The Calgary Flames began their final regular season of hockey at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday night against the Seattle Kraken, and it was a game they would all probably prefer to forget. The Flames got out to a promising start after an in-arena video hyping up the Saddledome’s final season, player introductions and the…
Instant Reaction: Flames devoured by Kraken on opening night
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 opened their 2026-27 regular season schedule on Thursday night when they hosted the Seattle Kraken at the Scotiabank Saddledome. It wasn’t a great…
Former Flames defenseman Derek Forbort signs PTO with Wranglers
The AHL’s Calgary Wranglers have agreed to terms with veteran defenseman Derek Forbort on a professional tryout contract, the club announced Thursday afternoon. Forbort, 34, rejoins the Flames organization after spending the previous two seasons with the Vancouver Canucks. The 6’4″ left-shot defender appeared in the first two games of the 2025-26 regular season with…
Daily Faceoff Calgary Roundtable: 2026-27 season predictions
The 2026-27 season kicks off tonight at the Scotiabank Saddledome when the Calgary Flames take on their bitter rival in the Seattle Kraken. And with the start of a new season comes predictions. Now is the perfect time to get the Daily Faceoff Calgary team – Ryan Pike, Ryan Pinder, Cynthia Ryley Delaney, Adrian Kiss,…
Flames Game Day 1: Kicking off the season against the Kraken (7pm MT, SNW)
Friends, it’s time for games to start counting. The Calgary Flames (0-0-0, 0 points) kick off the 2026-27 regular season with a home game against the Seattle Kraken (0-0-0, 0 points). It’s the first of the final 42 home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome, and one of several clashes between the Flames and their newest divisional rival. Coming…
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