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Adam Klapka joins Dan Vladar, Roman Cervenka in Czech lineup against Hungary at Worlds

Flames forward Adam Klapka became the tallest player to participate at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship when he entered the lineup for Team Czechia against Team Hungary on Thursday.

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Dustin Wolf put the Flames on his back in 2024-25

After Jacob Markstrom’s departure, the Calgary Flames wondered what their situation would be like in goal. Their top goaltending prospect, Dustin Wolf, was ready to take that next step after dominating the American Hockey League for the past couple of seasons.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 15

Kevin Bahl showed he is an important part of the Flames moving forward

There were a lot of unknowns around the Calgary Flames heading into the 2024-25 season, including defenceman Kevin Bahl. Bahl was acquired by the Flames as part of the Jacob Markstrom trade from last summer.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / May 15

Four UFA centres the Calgary Flames could potentially target

As the playoffs trek on without the Calgary Flames once again and the offseason slowly approaches for the rest of the NHL, the Flames are currently trying to come up with a way to ensure they do not find themselves in this same spot by next season’s end.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders since 1999-2000' quiz

How many of the NHL postseason scoring leaders since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Sam Bennett News / The Win Column / May 15

The Flames may pursue Sam Bennett in free agency

This offseason will be pivotal for the Calgary Flames as they look to navigate this retool. While it makes sense for the team to sell off more players, would they also be in the market for big-name free agents this summer?

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 15

The Flames could have multiple prospects vying for the Memorial Cup

The 2025 Memorial Cup is less than 10 days away from kicking off on the southern shore of the St Lawrence River in Rimouski, Quebec. The winners of the Ed Chynoweth Cup (WHL), the Gilles-Courteau Trophy (QMJHL) and the J.

NHL News / Flamesnation / May 15

IIHF World Championship Day 6 recap: Rasmus Andersson scores as round robin reaches halfway mark

We are now halfway through the round-robin stage of the IIHF World Championship, with another four games on the schedule for Day 6. Both Slovakia and France were looking to bounce back after losses in their previous games.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 14

Who do NHL draft experts have at 18th on their 2025 rankings?

Gang, it’s almost draft season! The 2025 NHL Draft is roughly six weeks away and the Calgary Flames have two selections in the first round. We’re not entirely

Morgan Frost News / Flamesnation / May 14

Morgan Frost could take a step forward in his first full season as a Flame

The main piece the Calgary Flames received in the late-January trade with the Philadelphia Flyers was Morgan Frost. On Jan. 30 , the Flames traded Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier, their 2025 second-round pick, and a 2028 seventh-round pick to the Flyers for Joel Farabee and Frost.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / May 14

Three years later: Looking back at the Calgary Flames’ 2022 draft class

There isn’t much to assess when it comes to the Calgary Flames’ 2022 draft class. A year in which the team was all-in on a playoff run, they had shipped out their first, third, fourth, and sixth-round picks ahead of the draft.

Noah Dobson News / The Win Column / May 14

Calgary Flames offer sheet targets: Noah Dobson

As Calgary Flames fans patiently wait for the end of the playoffs, we are looking at pending free agents who are potential offer sheet targets for the Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 14

Could the Flames be major players in NHL free agency?

Friends, there are two things we know about the Calgary Flames right now. The first is that they feel like they took a big step forward in 2024-25, posting 96 points and missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs on tiebreakers in a season where many thought they would be bottom-dwellers.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Flamesnation / May 14

IIHF World Championship Day 5 Recap: MacKenzie Weegar in action as Canada rolls over France

It’s now Day 5 of the IIHF World Championship, and it’s one of the quieter days of the tournament for Calgary Flames players — with MacKenzie Weegar being the only Flame in action.

Morgan Frost News / Flamesnation / May 13

Morgan Frost represents another mystery for Flames’ brass to solve this summer

Morgan Frost has struggled to find a suitable NHL home for his talents since he was taken with the 27th overall pick in 2017. Once a dynamic prospect playing for the Soo Greyhounds of the OHL, Frost hasn’t exactly exceeded expectations in his pro career.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 13

‘We didn’t have a bond before?!’ Sam Morton and Hunter Brzustewicz talk about their shared NHL debut

Hunter Brzustewicz and Sam Morton were new names to the Calgary Wranglers this season. What was known of Morton is just what he showed on his ATO at the end of the 2023-24 season and into the AHL playoffs.

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Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

The Flames could go big-game hunting this summer

Set to enter his third season as GM of the Calgary Flames, it doesn’t appear that Craig Conroy plans to sit on his hands this summer. After narrowly missing the playoffs – the Flames finished the season tied with the St.

Gabriel Vilardi News / The Win Column / May 13

Calgary Flames offer sheet targets: Gabriel Vilardi

As we inch closer to the 2025 NHL Draft, let’s continue our look at players who could be potential offer sheet targets for the Calgary Flames. To be eligible for an offer sheet, players must be approaching restricted free agent status and coming off another prior NHL contract.

Andrew Basha News / Flamesnation / May 13

Flames prospect roundup: Wildcats earn a berth to the Memorial Cup, Andrew Basha returns after long absence

There will be at least one Calgary Flames prospect in the Memorial Cup, potentially two. This is the May 6 – 12 edition of the Flames prospect roundup, where we look at how Calgary Flames prospects did this past week, specifically those at the junior and college levels.

Dan Vladar News / Flamesnation / May 13

IIHF World Championship Day 4 recap: Vladar starts, Honzek scores

The IIHF Worlds continue with a lighter day featuring just four games on the schedule. It was the third game of the tournament to go into overtime. While the Austrians struggled with penalties, it was their goaltender, David Kickert, who kept them in it with 30 saves.

Jaden Lipinski News / Flamesnation / May 12