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by Ryan Pike
QR’s Pat Steinberg joined Barn Burner to discuss Flames season expectations, the rebuild and more
Shows - Sep 15, 2026
by Ryley Delaney
NHL Notebook: Senators sign Drake Batherson to eight-year extension
Editorials - Sep 15, 2026
by Ryan Pike
3 homegrown Flames players could hit draft milestones in 2026-27
Editorials - Sep 15, 2026
by Ryan Pike
College-bound blueliner Bode Laylin looking forward to season in the Western League
Editorials - Sep 15, 2026
by Ryan Pike
Assessing every Flames player in the 2026 NextGen Showcase
Editorials - Sep 15, 2026
Calgary FlamesTeam Cap Summary
Cap Summary
2027-28
2028-29
Projected Cap Hit
$70,041,666
$51,100,000
Projected Cap Space
$43,458,334
$71,900,000
Current Cap Space
$43,458,334
$71,900,000
Active Players
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Draft Picks
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by Ryan Pike
Instant Reaction: Flames fall to Oilers in NextGen Showcase
Editorials - Sep 14, 2026
by Ryan Pike
Flames Prospects Game Day: The NextGen Showcase against Edmonton (6pm, Flames.com)
Editorials - Sep 14, 2026
by Paige Siewert
A brief history of Calgary Wranglers season-opening goals
Editorials - Sep 14, 2026
by Ryan Pike
Monday Mailbag: Tackling questions about prospects, training camp and Saddledome ice
Editorials - Sep 14, 2026
by Ryan Pike
Scenes from practice: Flames youngsters prepare for NextGen Battle of Alberta
Editorials - Sep 13, 2026
by Ryan Pike
Editorials
Way back on June 22, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio, the Calgary Flames selected Swedish forward Mikael Backlund at 24th overall in the 2007 NHL Draft. Way back on Jan. 8, 2009, Backlund made his National Hockey League debut at home, playing 10:44 in a 5-2 Flames victory over the New York Islanders. During the 2026-27…
