Calgary Flames

September 3, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

MacKenzie Weegar Rasmus Andersson Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames 2025-26 Blue Line: Two Paths to Defensive Dominance?

The Calgary Flames, perennially in search of that perfect blend of grit and finesse on the back end, are poised for a fascinating defensive transformation as we peer into the 2025-26 season. Offseason maneuvering, both speculative and confirmed, has laid the groundwork for a defensive corps that could swing from a battle-tested unit to a youth-infused, high-upside gamble. The prevailing winds of change, however, all seem to blow through one man: Rasmus Andersson. His fate will dictate whether the Flames prioritize immediate competitiveness or accelerate the youth movement. Also on the EDGE – Deconstructing the Inevitable Rasmus Andersson Trade The

August 31, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Rasmus Andersson Calgary Flames

The Flames’ Waiting Game: Deconstructing the Inevitable Rasmus Andersson Trade

In the modern NHL, some truths are spoken quietly in backrooms, while others are declared openly by the team captain. For Rasmus Andersson and the Calgary Flames, it’s the latter. When Mikael Backlund states that a trade involving his top defenceman is “inevitably happening” and “obvious,” it’s no longer a rumour; it’s a statement of intent. The player himself isn’t feigning ignorance. “I don’t know what’s gonna happen. Honestly,” Andersson admitted in April. “I just don’t.” The era of the Flames team that dominated the Pacific Division in 2021-22 is officially over. Most of the core has departed, and Andersson,

August 30, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Calgary Flames Craig Conroy

Patience or Paralysis? Calgary Flames’ Calculated Bet on the Familiar for 2025-26

In an NHL offseason where contenders often reload and rebuilding teams aggressively shed salary, the Calgary Flames chose a third path: the sound of silence. Armed with over $15 million in cap space—a war chest that had pundits and fans alike dreaming of a significant roster overhaul—General Manager Craig Conroy opted for quiet diligence over a blockbuster splash. This deliberate inaction sets the stage for a 2025-26 season that will serve as a referendum on the front office’s philosophy: a firm belief in internal growth, youth development, and the existing team culture. The Flames are running it back, for better

August 17, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Calgary Flames Nazem Kadri

Cold Shoulder in August: Kadri’s Olympic Omission Sparks Debate

The dog days of summer usually bring a lull in the hockey world, a chance for us to catch our breath before the ice chips start flying again. But this past August, Nazem Kadri was in the headlines after being conspicuously absent from the 42-player orientation camp roster for Canada’s men’s Olympic team heading to Milan-Cortina in 2026. Now, these orientation camp invites aren’t final roster spots etched in stone. They’re more like an initial gathering of potential contenders, a chance for Hockey Canada brass to get a closer look at the talent pool. But let’s be honest, getting the

August 17, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Dustin Wolf Calgary Flames

Wolf at the Door: Why Dustin Wolf’s Next Contract is the Most Important Negotiation for the Flames

The air in Calgary is thick with the late-summer haze of August, a time when the NHL world typically enters its quietest slumber. The frenzy of July 1 is a distant memory, rosters are mostly set, and the only ice most players are seeing is in their cottage coolers. But in the executive offices of the Scotiabank Saddledome, the most critical work of the offseason is just heating up. It’s not about a blockbuster trade or a last-minute free agent signing. It’s about securing the future. It’s about Dustin Wolf. For a franchise navigating the delicate currents of a competitive