Calgary Flames Playoff Chances Week 1: Tracking the Flames Stanley Cup Chances

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Key Takeaways:

  • πŸ’ The Flames have +10000 odds to win the Stanley Cup in 2026 at DraftKings, as oddsmakers don't feel confident in their ability to make a run this coming season. 
  • πŸ“… As the free agency period approaches, the Flames need to add some crucial pieces to their roster to increase their chances of making it to the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. 
  • πŸ¦β€πŸ”₯ Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau are their core players on offense, and Dustin Wolf is a solid netminder who has helped the Flames win many games.  

The Calgary Flames enter the 2025-2026 season as heavy underdogs to win the Stanley Cup after just missing the playoffs last season. Here is how the Flames Stanley Cup odds changed over the months πŸ‘‡

Calgary Flames Playoff Chances

What Are the Flames’ Stanley Cup Chances?

The Flames are in a middling situation, where they have a roster that is good enough to compete for a playoff spot, but not bad enough to necessitate a complete rebuild. Calgary must answer a lot of questions as it approaches the offseason free agency period. How will the Flames fare next season? 

Flames Playoff Odds

TBD

Flames Playoff Chances

TBD

Flames Miss Playoffs

TBD

Flames Stanley Cup Odds

+10000

Flames Stanley Cup Chances

.99%

Flames Win Western Conference

TBD

Flames Win Pacific Division

TBD

This will be an interesting season for the Flames as they navigate the rough waters of the Western Conference. With several top-tier teams already battling for a spot, the Flames have an uphill battle as they look to make it back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after just missing it last season. 

Do the Flames Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs This Season?

Yes, the Flames do have a chance to make the playoffs this season according to sportsbooks. After all, they were right in the middle of a heated playoff race before floundering late in the season while watching the St. Louis Blues get on a hot streak. 

Flames Month By Month Playoff Chances

The Flames' playoff odds are always fluctuating. Keep an eye on this page as we will have updated odds as the months pass by, as soon as the Stanley Cup concludes. 

SeptemberTBD
Preseason:TBD

Key Updates On Calgary Flames Stanley Cup Chances

The NHL free agency period is approaching, and the Flames have approximately $26 million in cap space. That will change as the months go by, and the Flames sign free agents to help their team. 

  • May 5, 2025: The Flames are officially awarded the 18th pick in the NHL Draft. 
  • May 3, 2025: The Flames re-sign Matt Coronato to a seven-year contract worth $45.5 million.  

Key Contributors Toward Calgary Flames Postseason Chances

Nazem Kadri is their best player, having come off a season in which he scored 35 goals and 32 assists. Additionally, Jonathan Huberdeau added 28 goals and 34 assists. Dustin Wolf is their starting goalie, coming off a season in which he went 29-16-8 with a 2.64 goals-against average and a save percentage of .910. These players are the guys who will give the Flames the best chance to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

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Robert Hayek

Robert B. Hayek has been writing about sports for over a decade and is currently a member of the Gambling.com Group team. In his spare time, he runs the largest sports meetup group in Orange County, CA, actively participating in every sport imaginable. He is also a published author of five thriller novels, all available on Amazon.