The Calgary Flames are entering a pivotal moment in their season. They have just snapped a five-game losing streak and are heading into the final two games before the NHL pauses for the Olympic Break. Here are the key storylines and upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 1-8, 2026.
The “Fire Sale” Continues
Following the blockbuster trade of top-pairing defenseman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights, the organization has firmly signaled a “sell” direction. The focus has now shifted to veterans Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman (currently injured). General Manager Craig Conroy is reportedly fielding calls on both, though Coleman’s injury and Kadri’s contract make deals complex. Rumors have also surfaced linking defenseman MacKenzie Weegar to the Ottawa Senators, though a move of that magnitude might wait until the summer.
Olympic Break Imminent
This week marks the final push before the league-wide pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Flames only have two games this week (both rivalry matchups), after which they will not play again until late February. This break offers a critical reset for the roster and a window for the front office to strategize for the March 6 trade deadline.
Injury & Roster Updates
Blake Coleman is out with an upper-body injury and is not expected to return until after the Olympic break.
Rookie defenseman Zayne Parekh was recently recalled after a conditioning stint in the American Hockey League (AHL). The organization is looking to give him and fellow prospect Hunter Brzustewicz more ice time down the stretch.
Samuel Honzek remains out for the season following surgery.
Flames Schedule Feb 1 – 8
| Date | Time (MST) | Opponent | Venue | Notes |
| Mon, Feb 2 | 8:00 PM | vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | Scotiabank Saddledome | Prime time national matchup. |
| Wed, Feb 4 | 8:00 PM | vs. Edmonton Oilers | Scotiabank Saddledome | Battle of Alberta. Final game before the break. |
| Thu, Feb 5 | — | No Game | — | Olympic Break Begins |
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