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Jonathan Huberdeau • LW • Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau on Track to Return Friday

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals. Due to a lower-body injury, he didn't play in Wednesday's loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Huberdeau has had a frustrating start to 2026, going eight games without a point. Overall, he has bagged 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) in 44 appearances. Matvei Gridin has had a quiet spell in the top six and could come out of the lineup on Friday to accommodate Huberdeau's return.

5 days ago

Martin Pospisil • C • Flames

Martin Pospisil Makes Season Debut Wednesday

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (undisclosed) will make his first appearance of the season in Wednesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Slovakian forward suffered an undisclosed injury in a preseason game. On Tuesday, Calgary activated Pospisil from long-term Injured Reserve, and he practiced on a line with Adam Klapka and Ryan Lomberg. Last season, Pospisil was tied for third in the league with 301 hits and posted 25 points (four goals, 21 assists) in 81 appearances. He will struggle to make a fantasy impact on the fourth line, but managers should monitor him in case Pospisil moves up the lineup.

7 days ago

Zach Whitecloud • D • Flames

Zach Whitecloud Joins Flames

Defenseman Zach Whitecloud was acquired by the Calgary Flames from the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, with defenseman Rasmus Andersson heading in the opposite direction. Calgary also acquired defensive prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 second-round pick. Whitecloud was an undrafted free-agent signing by the Golden Knights in 2018 and has carved out a solid NHL career. The 29-year-old has made 368 career appearances, winning the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights in 2023. This season, Whitecloud contributed seven points (two goals, five assists), 63 blocks, and 73 hits in 47 outings, averaging 18:46 of ice time. Whitecloud could see increased usage in Calgary, though his fantasy stock will remain low due to his limited offensive skills.

Jan 19

Blake Coleman • LW • Flames

Blake Coleman Makes Early Exit for Precautionary Reasons

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman (undisclosed) exited Thursday's matchup against the Boston Bruins early for precautionary reasons, head coach Ryan Huska confirmed after the game. Coleman was limited to 9:55 of ice time, finishing scoreless. He has managed 21 points (13 goals, eight assists) in 44 games this season, sitting second on the team with 110 hits. Additionally, Coleman is tied for second on the roster with a plus-10 rating. Huska's words indicate that Coleman isn't dealing with a serious health issue, but it remains to be seen whether he will be available on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jan 9

John Beecher • C • Flames

John Beecher Handed One-Game Suspension

Calgary Flames center John Beecher (upper body) was suspended for one game on Sunday for roughing Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron during Saturday's loss. In the game, Beecher received a minor penalty for roughing and a 10-minute misconduct, and on Sunday, the NHL Department of Player Safety issued further discipline. Beecher finished Saturday night with 17 penalty minutes in total and left the game with an upper-body injury. As a result, the fourth-line center may have missed Monday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken regardless. The Flames are likely to use Justin Kirkland as Beecher's replacement in the lineup.

Jan 4

Jake Bean • D • Flames

Jake Bean Set for Surgery, Out Indefinitely

Calgary Flames defenseman Jake Bean (undisclosed) is scheduled for surgery and will be out indefinitely, head coach Ryan Huska said on Thursday. Bean has been on Injured Reserve since Dec. 11 and last played for the Flames on Dec. 6. In total, he has made only 16 appearances in 2025-26, recording two points (one goal, one assist) and 29 blocks. Huska noted that Bean had been attempting to play through his injury, but said that undergoing surgery was "the best path forward for him". The Flames boss did not specify if Bean would miss the rest of the season. Among Calgary's d-men, Rasmus Andersson has been by far the best fantasy piece this season, providing steady offense and around two blocks per game.

Dec 18

Nazem Kadri • C • Flames

Nazem Kadri Bags Three Points as Flames Offense Explodes

Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri finished Monday's 7-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres with a goal and two assists. Yegor Sharangovich also had three points (two goals, one assist) as the NHL's worst offense suddenly came alive. Kadri factored in Calgary's first four goals. While his team has struggled to generate goals all season, Kadri is having a fine campaign. Across 31 appearances, he has notched six goals and 26 points. Five of Kadri's last 10 outings have ended with multiple points. He will look to continue that momentum in the next matchup against a Detroit Red Wings team that has one of the worst save percentages in the league at .882.

Dec 9

Rasmus Andersson • D • Flames

Rasmus Andersson Extends Point Streak With Three Assists

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson finished Sunday's 5-2 road win over the Vancouver Canucks with three assists. In the process, Andersson extended his point streak to five games. The Swedish blue-liner has overcome a slow start to the season, becoming one of the most productive defensemen in the league recently. Andersson's point streak includes two goals and eight assists. Sunday's performance was his second three-point effort in three games. Following his recent scoring surge, only Nazem Kadri has managed more points than Andersson with the Flames this season. Across 24 games, Andersson has recorded 16 points (five goals, 11 assists), along with 42 blocks.

Nov 24

Samuel Honzek • LW • Flames

Samuel Honzek Out for Six Months After Surgery

Calgary Flames left wing Samuel Honzek (upper body) underwent surgery on Thursday and is set to miss six months. This means that Honzek's season is over, unless the Flames make a playoff run. The 21-year-old is expected to make a full recovery from an upper-body injury. Honzek suffered the injury in very unfortunate circumstances, as he was involved in a collision with teammate Mikael Backlund in a loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Nov. 15. After making his first five NHL appearances in 2024-25, Honzek became a regular in the Flames lineup this season, recording four points (two goals, two assists) and 35 hits. Connor Zary has taken over Honzek's spot on the third line, but he has been a non-factor in fantasy hockey this term.

Nov 21

Rasmus Andersson • D • Flames

Rasmus Andersson Bags Three Points Wednesday Night

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson recorded three points in Wednesday's 6-2 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres. The Swedish rearguard scored the game's opening goal and had two assists in the third period to help Calgary turn a tight 2-2 game into a convincing victory. Andersson scored in his second consecutive game and has now managed three goals in his past five outings, along with four assists. Things have finally clicked for him on the attacking end after Andersson collected only five points from his first 17 appearances of the season. Overall, he has registered 12 points (five goals, seven assists), 52 shots, and 39 blocks in 22 games.

Nov 20

Samuel Honzek • LW • Flames

Samuel Honzek Out Week-to-Week

Calgary Flames left wing Samuel Honzek (upper body) has been listed as week-to-week. He was hurt in a collision with teammate Mikael Backlund on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets. In 18 outings, Honzek has recorded four points (two goals, two assists) and 35 hits. His exit from the lineup will likely give a chance to return for Yegor Sharangovich, who has missed a pair of contests as a healthy scratch. While Sharangovich was a 30-goal scorer a couple of years back and flirted with a 60-point campaign, he has been largely ineffective since the start of last season. In 2025-26, Sharangovich has been limited to four points (two goals, two assists) in 16 games.

Nov 16

Samuel Honzek • LW • Flames

Samuel Honzek Hurt in Collision With Teammate

Calgary Flames left wing Samuel Honzek (upper body) was forced to exit Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets in the second period. The Jets scored their first goal in bizarre circumstances, as Mark Scheifele took advantage of Honzek's collision with his teammate Mikael Backlund. Honzek had two hits in 7:05 of ice time before his exit. Backlund remained in the game. After 18 appearances, Honzek boasts four points (two goals, two assists) and 35 hits for his rookie campaign. He has been skating on the third line with Backlund and Blake Coleman. Yegor Sharangovich has been a healthy scratch for a couple of games, but may now receive a new opportunity to play because of Honzek's injury.

Nov 16

Zayne Parekh • D • Flames

Zayne Parekh Expected to "Miss a Little Bit of Time"

Calgary Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh (upper body) must spend some time on the sidelines after being hurt in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. The defensive talent exited the action in the second period following a hit from Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno. After the game, Flames head coach Ryan Huska told reporters that Parekh will "miss a little bit of time." On Friday, Parekh replaced Kevin Bahl (undisclosed) in the lineup after serving as a healthy scratch in three of four contests. He hasn't been impactful this season, logging only one assist, 11 shots, five blocks, and five hits in 11 outings. Bahl was a game-time decision on Friday and does not appear to be dealing with a serious issue; he could return for Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild. If he isn't ready to return, the Flames will likely turn to Jake Bean.

Nov 8

Kevin Bahl • D • Flames

Kevin Bahl a Game-Time Call Friday

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Friday's tilt against the Chicago Blackhawks. He missed the morning skate and could now be out of action for the first time this season. Bahl leads the struggling Flames with a plus-six rating, but his offensive contributions have been limited to one goal and two assists in 15 games. On the defensive end, he has recorded 23 blocks and 13 hits. Zayne Parekh, who has been a regular healthy scratch recently, will likely come into the lineup if Bahl can't play. Although Parekh is a highly rated youngster, he has been experiencing growing pains this season and is currently not a good fantasy option.

Nov 7

Jonathan Huberdeau • LW • Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau Guns Down Flyers

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau provided both goals in Sunday's 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. He scored with his only two shots on goal, netting early in the second and third periods. Huberdeau's time in Calgary has been difficult, but he currently boasts one of his best point streaks as a Flame. He has managed at least one point in five consecutive outings, which marks his second-longest scoring run with the Flames. Last season, Huberdeau put together a pair of six-game streaks. Through nine appearances, Huberdeau has posted seven points (four goals, three assists) this season. The team has begun to recover from a poor start, helping several players, including Huberdeau, to improve their productivity.

Nov 3

Jonathan Huberdeau • LW • Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau Set for Season Debut Saturday

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau (undisclosed) was activated from Injured Reserve on Friday and is poised to make his season debut in Saturday's contest against the Vegas Golden Knights. In a corresponding move, the Flames reassigned Matvei Gridin to the AHL. During Friday's practice, Huberdeau skated on the first line alongside Nazem Kadri and Joel Farabee. He is also expected to join the first power-play unit if he plays against Vegas. Although Huberdeau's time in Calgary has been difficult, he showed signs of life last term, scoring 28 goals and 62 points in 81 outings.

Oct 17

Martin Pospisil • C • Flames

Martin Pospisil Placed on Injured Reserve

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (undisclosed) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday, making him ineligible for the start of the season. The Flame begin their campaign on Wednesday night against the Edmonton Oilers. Pospisil was injured in a preseason contest against the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 1. He was able to practice the next day but was hurt during the session. Calgary will also be without Jonathan Huberdeau (undisclosed) on Wednesday. As a result of the absences, Joel Farabee is expected to begin the season on the first line, and Matvei Gridin is also set to receive a big opportunity in a top-six role.

Oct 7

Jonathan Huberdeau • LW • Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau Begins Season on Injured Reserve

Calgary Flames left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the Edmonton Oilers. This makes him unavailable for the game. However, Huberdeau is eligible to return to the lineup for Thursday's clash with the Vancouver Canucks. Huberdeau is nursing an undisclosed injury after colliding with Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen in a preseason game. Huberdeau's absence is set to give Joel Farabee a first-line role on opening night. Farabee struggled massively last season but has seen offensive success in the league. Only two seasons ago, Farabee had 22 goals and 50 points with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Oct 7

Jonathan Huberdeau • LW • Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau Remains Under Evaluation

Calgary Flames left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (undisclosed) is still being evaluated after getting hurt in Wednesday's preseason game against the Vancouver Canucks, general manager Craig Conroy told reporters on Thursday. Huberdeau was injured late in the game when he collided with Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen. Losing Huberdeau long-term would be an unexpected blow for the Flames, as the 32-year-old has missed only a handful of games over the past four seasons. He was available for 81 contests last season, posting 62 points (28 goals, 34 assists). Connor Zary may start the campaign as a member of the top six if Huberdeau isn't available for opening night. The Flames kick off the year with the Battle of Alberta against the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 8.

Oct 2

Matt Coronato • RW • Flames

Matthew Coronato Expected to Make a Big Impact This Season

Calgary Flames right wing Matthew Coronato is expected to have a big sophomore campaign, according to head coach Ryan Huska. "I do think Matt will be anywhere from a 25 to 40-goal guy," Huska said. "Because of his skillset, the way he thinks the game, and the ability he has to shoot the puck, he's going to find himself in those opportunities. I do feel he's going to be a consistent goal scorer for us." Coronato finished his first full NHL season with 24 goals and 47 points in 77 games. The Flames haven't had a 40-goal scorer since Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk, and Elias Lindholm all hit that mark in 2021-22.

Sep 19

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