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Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Could the Calgary Flames make an off-season trade with the division rival San Jose Sharks?</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/could-the-calgary-flames-make-an-off-season-trade-with-the-division-rival-san-jose-sharks-01kp9ptda4bm?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp9ptda4bm</guid><description>The San Jose Sharks are looking for an upgrade on the blue line, and with one big name acquired this season, the Calgary Flames could make sense as a trade partner for their Pacific Division rivals.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:49:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5842,h_3286,x_0,y_59/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/117/01kp9pvnjdtyjxeekb41.jpg" caption="Feb 26, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Referees break up a fight between the San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. 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Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images | Sergei Belski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames Sign NCAA Championship Winning Captain To A Tryout</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/calgary-flames-sign-ncaa-championship-winning-captain-to-a-tryout-01kp8qx26vq0?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp8qx26vq0</guid><description>Kent Anderson is another Calgary native in the NCAA, and now, the Calgary Flames have inked the University of Denver captain to an amateur tryout.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:41:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5314,h_2989,x_0,y_148/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/117/01kp8qyeefn7sxfgdshv.jpg" caption="Apr 11, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Denver Pioneers defenseman Kent Anderson (21) takes the ice prior to a game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the championship game of the NCAA men&#39;s ice hockey Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Top Calgary Flames Rookie&#39;s Season Is Over After Being Ruled Out For The Final Two Games</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/top-calgary-flames-rookie-s-season-is-over-after-being-ruled-out-for-the-final-two-games-01kp6qa0ar9d?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp6qa0ar9d</guid><description>Yan Kuznetsov was a surprise for the Calgary Flames in 2025/26, but now he&#39;s been ruled out for the Flames final two games of the season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:41:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5226,h_2939,x_0,y_35/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/117/01kp6xsaxamjf10ftht0.jpg" caption="Mar 7, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Yan Kuznetsov (37) against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. 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S</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:11:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3601,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/117/01k8q1zncjh59bfbfp9c.jpg" caption="Oct 28, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Calgary Flames forward Samuel Honzek (29) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. 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Fl</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4571,h_2571,x_0,y_130/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/117/01k7g5afqczjns84ymkd.jpg" caption="Oct 1, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (10) against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. 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Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images | Bob Frid-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stuart Blakely"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Flames get off to a better start, but the back to back gets to them in the end</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/flames-get-off-to-a-better-start-but-the-back-to-back-gets-to-them-in-the-end?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stuart Blakely</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01k766msf0b4</guid><description>The main concern from this game is the status and health of Kevin Bahl who took a wrist shot to the side of the head before a Canucks goal on Thursday night. A </description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:31:41 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6784,h_3816,x_0,y_707/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01k7686a95w1w4erjswc.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames v Vancouver Canucks | Derek Cain/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stuart Blakely"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames with epic comeback win over Oilers after flat start</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/calgary-flames-with-epic-comeback-win-over-oilers-after-flat-start?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stuart Blakely</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01k73pfrytf5</guid><description>For the second straight season the Flames open on the road and come away with the two points after a come from behind victory. 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</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:24:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01k4wxgk2vs4e2dyk7yd.jpg" caption="Leila Devlin/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stuart Blakely"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Flames take calculated risk with massive Dustin Wolf extension</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/flames-take-calculated-risk-with-massive-dustin-wolf-extension?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01k4v8wdccp9</guid><description>The Calgary Flames took a calculated risk by extending Dustin Wolf after one solid season, hoping he can be their franchise goalie.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:51:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3081,h_1733,x_0,y_41/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01k4v8zgg0hefasw2fj1.jpg" caption="The Calgary Flames are betting big on Dustin Wolf becoming the team&#39;s top netminder for the foreseeable future. | Leah Hennel/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Flames get it right with Connor Zary signing</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/flames-get-it-right-with-connor-zary-signing?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01k4eg3tmprg</guid><description>The Calgary Flames made a shrewd move by signing RFA Connor Zary on Friday to a three-year pact.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:35:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2572,h_1446,x_593,y_316/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01k4eg68rrbygj1yc7xn.jpg" caption="The Calgary Flames locked up Connor Zary for the next three seasons in what could be a bargain. | Elsa/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Pospisil extension could serve as blueprint for Flames to sign Zary</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/pospisil-extension-could-serve-as-blueprint-for-flames-to-sign-zary?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01k1ht04m2ax</guid><description>The Calgary Flames could use the extension given to Martin Pospisil as a blueprint to keep Connor Zary in the fold for the foreseeable future.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:20:55 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4768,h_2682,x_0,y_85/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/117/01k1htk0xwtdcm63exw4.jpg" caption="Mar 12, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Connor Zary (47) skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. 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