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Ryan Lomberg discusses his uncertain future with the Calgary Flames

Colton Pankiw
Colton Pankiw
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Jun 22 2026, 6:04 pm
Ryan Lomberg discusses his uncertain future with the Calgary Flames
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If it were up to Ryan Lomberg, he’d be wearing a Calgary Flames jersey for the 2026-27 season and beyond.

The 31-year-old joined the Flames on a two-year deal after winning a Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2024. He quickly became a fan favourite in Calgary, partly due to how much he seems to love the organization.

Unfortunately, his time with the organization may be coming to an end sooner than both he and many fans had hoped.

Lomberg’s two-year deal is set to expire on July 1, which will then turn him into a free agent. The scrappy winger has gone on record stating his desire to remain a Flame, but admitted on Friday he doesn’t know whether or not an extension will be signed.

“I’m not exactly sure what’s going to happen here. Things change so quickly this time of year,” Lomberg said to Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon on Sportsnet 960. “There’s really nothing definitive about my life at all right now. Everything’s kind of up in the air, this and that. Time will tell is kind of the answer I’ve been telling people, because I’ve got no idea what’s going to go on.”

While his playing future remains uncertain, Lomberg’s work in the Calgary community has remained ongoing. On Tuesday, June 30, he’s set to host Camp Lombo, which offers children of Calgary first responders the opportunity to take part in activities with Lomberg, including ball hockey, flag football, and even an on-ice session with the 394-NHL game veteran.

This camp, which began in 2025, has been a way for Lomberg to give back to a community that has fully embraced him.

“[From] my standpoint on Calgary, we have a house here, and we plan on keeping it. Calgary’s been such an amazing place,” Lomberg said. “Outside of the organization, even from [the] community and just the people of Calgary, they’ve been so welcoming and amazing to my family and I.”

Lomberg, who scored four goals and nine points in 57 games this past season, wouldn’t cost the Flames a whole lot to bring back. The issue with re-signing him, however, is that it may prevent a younger player in the organization from getting an opportunity. That could very well be what GM Craig Conroy is assessing when it comes to bringing back the player fans know as Lomborghini.

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