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Seven positives to take from Flames' 2025-26 season
Eric Francis
A losing season doesn’t necessarily mean a lost season. Eric Francis looks at seven positives we can take from the 2025-26 Calgary Flames season.
Conroy insists long-term vision will dictate Flames' summer moves
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'Underdog' Kings face tough first round after loss to Flames caps regular season
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When the Flames punctuated their 3-1 win over Los Angeles with a handshake line for the soon-to-be-retired Kings captain, it seemed like a precursor to what could be on tap four games later when the Avalanche are heavily favoured to put the punchless Kings out of their misery.
With gesture to 10-year-old fan, Dustin Wolf proves that small goalies can make big impact
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It was a viral moment that melted hearts when Dustin Wolf gave his stick to a young fan. And it meant more than the Flames goalie could ever have known, writes Sportsnet's Eric Francis.
Nostalgic, thankful Dion Phaneuf reveals 2004 contract heartbreak
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Zayne Parekh's impressive late surge encouraging sign for Flames
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Zayne Parekh’s game has broadened of late. And given how rocky things began in the fall, it’s a significant development that the young Flames defenceman will head into the summer on a positive note.
Weegar grateful for warm return to Calgary: 'A lot of great memories'
Eric Francis
MacKenzie Weegar appreciated the warm reception he got from Flames fans upon his return to Calgary with the Mammoth.
Flames takeaways: Wiebe latest to debut in late-season spotlight
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Flames Takeaways: Dramatic rookie breakthrough a sign of things to come
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The Calgary kid who almost hijacked the Presidents' Trophy party in Denver wasn't even supposed to be in the lineup.