It's easy to understand the initial disappointment that greeted the trade that sent Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to Minnesota for Jake Middleton. But Middleton arrives in Calgary with sizeable leadership qualities and bite, and that matters more than people might think.

The Flames took a shot on Joe Iginla drafting him 65th overall in the 2026 draft. The son of Calgary legend, Jarome, is prepared to prove haters wrong as he joins his dad's former team.

A genuine cowboy is coming to Cowboy Country. Eric Francis has more on why there may not be a better fit in this entire NHL Draft than the Flames drafting defenceman Carson Carels at No. 6.

This was not the type of move signalling the Flames are cutting corners on their rebuild. Instead, it was a perfect example of cashing in on a unique opportunity made possible by Simon Nemec's frustration and Calgary's extensive draft capital.

In a wide-ranging Q & A with Sportsnet's Eric Francis, Flames GM Craig Conroy discusses draft strategy and which kind of players he might be targeting in trades.

As the Golden Knights face a must-win Game 6 in the Stanley Cup Final, they could turn to an original misfit in Reilly Smith. Sportsnet's Eric Francis and Luke Fox have your full pre-game notebook.