Calgary Daily Digest — Feb 1, 2026

Big CFL bargaining day: The CFL negotiation window opened at noon ET on Feb. 1, 2026 and within minutes American defensive back Jonathan Moxie reportedly agreed to terms with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Ottawa reached deals in principle with Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen (87 tackles last season with Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan) and receiver Ayden Eberhardt (45 catches, 863 yards, 4 TDs); Eberhardt’s two‑year deal is reported at $285,000 in hard money with a $299,000 max. Other moves include multiple signings for Winnipeg and Edmonton, Edmonton’s restructure and extension of Chelen Garnes through 2027 (reported $200,000 hard, $210,000 max), and Saskatchewan extending running back A.J. Ouellette after his 1,222‑yard, nine‑TD season.

Frost steals the show: In Calgary’s 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Feb. 1, 2026, Morgan Frost had a goal, an assist, five shots, drew two penalties and went 14‑4 in the faceoff circle to fuel the victory. Joel Farabee scored the short‑handed game‑winner and rookie Matvei Gridin tied it earlier; coach Ryan Huska called Frost the best he’s seen him play since joining the Flames, noting the one‑year anniversary of the trade that brought Frost and Farabee to Calgary.

Oilers’ defence under the microscope: Edmonton was drubbed 7-3 by the Minnesota Wild as Tristan Jarry allowed five goals on 20 shots before being pulled — Connor Ingram made seven saves in relief. The Oilers (28-20-8) have given up 25 goals in their last five games and their penalty kill has surrendered six goals on 14 penalties over four games, prompting coach Kris Knoblauch to demand fewer high‑quality chances; Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt made 39 saves and is now 15-5-4.

Hughes keeps rolling: Quinn Hughes scored, added an assist and extended his point streak to eight games as the Minnesota Wild thumped Edmonton 7-3 (published Jan. 31, 2026). Hughes now holds the franchise record for longest points streak by a Wild defenceman; Joel Eriksson Ek, Mats Zuccarello and Brock Faber each had a goal and an assist, Kirill Kaprizov hit his 30th goal, and Wallstedt stopped 39 of 42 shots.