Calgary Flames News

Yesterday we learnt that the Calgary Flames had acquired forward Corban Knight from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a modest fourth-round draft pick.

If you take a long look at the 2013 regular season standings around the NHL , you see teams like the Calgary Flames who couldn't make it to the .500 mark and missed out on the playoffs.

According to TSN , the Calgary Flames acquired center Corban Knight from the Florida Panthers on Tuesday for the fourth round draft pick in the 2013 National Hockey League entry draft.

Los Angeles Kings Jonathan Bernier skates during the warm up before facing the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in February 2013.

Earlier this week, it was reported that outgoing North Dakota senior Corban Knight would not be signing with the Florida Panthers , who drafted him in the 5th round of the 2009, choosing instead to potentially exercise his option to become a free agent later this summer.

The Calgary Flames confirmed Monday they are, indeed, looking to expand their hockey operations department, and Brendan Shanahan is one of the possible hires the club has talked to.

The Calgary Flames had one of their worst seasons in recent history during the shortened 2013 campaign, and have already started trying to turn things around.

The Calgary Flames finally admitted that they're in rebuild mode on Friday. Apparently they viewed Step 1 as "draft Seth Jones at all costs."

Vice President of Hockey and Business Development Brendan Shanahan, left, laughs with NHL Hockey Operations' Rob Blake as junior-age hockey players test potential rule changes, new strategies, and rink modifications at the NHL's 2011 Research and Development Camp in Toronto Wednesday, August 17, 2011.

The Calgary Flames were handed their third consecutive loss in the past five days as they fell victim to the hard working Colorado Avalanche in overtime Tuesday night in Denver.

At this point, I think everyone can agree that this years crop of defensemen who are UFA's would most charitably be described as slim.

Calgary Flames' general manager Jay Feaster speaks to the media about the team's trades involving Michael Cammalleri being reacquired from the Montreal Canadians, along with goaltender Karri Ramo, in an multi-player exchange for winger Rene Bourque and Patrick Holland, in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012.

Though Jay Feaster hasn't used the actual word officially, the Calgary Flames are an organization in the middle of a rebuild.

After months of speculation and rumors, the city of Utica has finally secured an American Hockey League team according to a report by the Vancouver Sun .

When the 2013 Stanley Cup finals between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks begin on Wednesday evening from Chicago, there will be one former Calgary Flame in the lineup according to Yahoo! Sports .

According to the American Hockey League website , former Calgary Flame defenceman Brendan Mikkelson of Regina, Saskatchewan is playing for the Syracuse Crunch in the 2013 Calder Cup .

Marysville native Carter Bancks is back in his hometown for a bit after a whirlwind season in minor professional hockey capped with his NHL debut with the Calgary Flames.

The Calgary Flames are an organization that doesn't appear to be going anywhere at the moment.

For avid fans of the fastest game on ice, the National Hockey League's regular season is a mere dress rehearsal for the real campaign: the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The 29th annual World Partnership Walk drew more than 3,500 participants and 400 volunteers - including Calgary Flames players and politicians - to Prince's Island park.