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Ryan Lomberg, a fan favorite winger for the Calgary Flames, is heading toward unrestricted free agency and hopes to stay with the team. He expressed his love for Calgary and the organization as the season ended.
As the season wound down and lockers were cleared inside the Calgary Flames dressing room on Friday, Ryan Lomberg wasnât ready to close the door quietly.
The 31-year-old wingerâwho arrived in Calgary on a two-year contract fresh off a Stanley Cup victory with the Florida Panthersâis now headed toward unrestricted free agency. And if thereâs one thing heâs made unmistakably clear, itâs that heâd prefer not to leave.
âIâve been pretty vocal about how much I love Calgary, how much I want to be a part of it, how much I love the people, the organization, all that stuff. Iâve enjoyed every day wearing the Flaming C, and Iâve been proud to be a Calgary Flame. Iâm not exactly sure what the future holds, but Iâm definitely thankful to be a Calgary Flame and to have been a Calgary Flame.â
That sentiment has been a constant throughout the year. Lomberg hasnât hidden his desire to remain with the organization, embracing both the city and the role he carved out as an energy-driven presence in the lineup. But as the season progressed, the situation began to shift in a way that suggested his tenure might be nearing its conclusion.
Down the stretch, Lomberg found himself increasingly on the outside looking in. He dressed for only two of the clubâs final 19 games, as the Flames opted to allocate ice time to emerging talent like Tyson Gross and Aydar Suniev. It was a telling developmentâone that reflected a broader organizational pivot.
Calgary appears committed to leaning into its next wave of players heading into the 2026â27 campaign. With a roster already carrying a number of contracts and a clear emphasis on development, opportunities are becoming increasingly scarce for veterans occupying depth roles.
General manager Craig Conroy didnât entirely dismiss the possibility of a reunion, though his comments hinted at the balancing act ahead.
âWeâve got to take a couple days because everything is emotional. Iâll reflect and see where we think this is going. We have a lot of players under contract right now. When you have players, there needs to be room to play, too.â
Itâs a measured response, but one that reinforces the reality of the situation. While Lombergâs impactâdefined by physicality, pace, and an ability to tilt momentum in short burstsâremains valued, roster construction often leaves little room for sentiment.
Unless thereâs an unexpected pivot from management, the most likely outcome is that Lomberg will test the open market in search of a fresh opportunity. And if thatâs the case, heâll depart Calgary the same way he played: with honesty, intensity, and a clear appreciation for the place he called home.
Ryan Lomberg is headed toward unrestricted free agency after completing a two-year contract with the Calgary Flames.
Ryan Lomberg has expressed a strong desire to remain with the Flames, stating his love for the city and organization.
The youth movement is reshaping the Calgary Flames roster, suggesting that veteran players like Ryan Lomberg may be at risk of leaving.

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