Calgary Looks to Correct Early-Season Slide
Calgary Flames enter the week with a 1-6-0 record and last place in the NHL. The team is missing Jonathan Huberdeau and Samuel Honzek, while Dustin Wolf has handled a larger workload in net. Calgary's priorities include tighter defensive coverage and more shots from the point to create secondary scoring.
Calgary sits at 1-6-0 and last overall as October’s third week begins. Jonathan Huberdeau remains out, and Samuel Honzek is week-to-week with a lower-body issue, thinning the bottom six’s size and forechecking. Dustin Wolf has absorbed more starts and stayed steady despite breakdowns.
Coach Ryan Huska’s club wants tighter coverage in the slot, better gap control, and more point shots through traffic. A three-game Saddledome homestand features Carolina on Oct. 18, Minnesota on Oct. 22, and Detroit on Oct. 24.
The team’s early struggles could affect fans, players, and coaches, with morale and scrutiny potentially rising if losses continue. A stronger homestand may renew civic interest and ease pressure on the staff. How Calgary handles this stretch may also influence confidence among younger players and Dustin Wolf’s workload.