Parekh among decisions on defense for Flames heading into season
Calgary also adds goalie depth in bid to return to playoffs for 1st time since 2022
www.nhl.comHere’s a concise update on the latest around the 2024–25 Calgary Flames season.
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The Flames finished the 2024–25 campaign with a solid record and were in the playoff picture late in the season, though they ultimately fell short of returning to the playoffs. The team showed surprising depth and continued development from younger players, with Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri contributing key moments early in the season, while injuries and mid-season calls for depth testing shaped their run.[3][4]
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Mid-season reporting highlighted overachieving performance relative to preseason expectations, with optimism about building on that momentum into the next year. Management noted the need for center depth and continued integration of younger players as part of Calgary’s retooling strategy.[2][4]
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Offseason activity around the Flames (leading into 2025–26) focused on bolstering depth, especially at goaltending and center, and assessing roster moves to reclaim a playoff berth. Analysts and NHL.com coverage discussed how the team aimed to balance veteran leadership with youthful upside as part of a broader plan to return to contention.[4][5]
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