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Recent Podcast Episodes

Episode 426: Five Games, Zero Points

Posted on (Season 15)

The Flames are 0-5 for the first time in franchise history. Dan and Matt discuss Calgary’s rebuild, young players getting their chance, Connor Zary’s future, and the possibility of trading Devin Cooley.

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Episode 425: Dead Last and Doing It Right?

Posted on (Season 15)

The Flames are 0-3 and dead last in the NHL. Dan and Matt break down Calgary’s ugly start, Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal clearing waivers, Ryan Huska’s role in the rebuild, and whether being this bad is actually the right thing for the Flames.

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Episode 424: The Saddledome Farewell Begins

Posted on (Season 15)

Dan and Matt kick off Season 15 by looking at the Flames’ preseason, opening-night roster and young players pushing for NHL jobs before making their annual predictions for the final season at the Saddledome.

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Episode 423: Blue Line Blueprint

Posted on (Season 14)

Dan and Matt break down Simon Nemec’s new contract, the Jacob Middleton trade, Calgary’s defensive depth, free agency, development camp, and the schedule for the Flames’ final season at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Episode 422: Nine Picks and a Big Trade

Posted on (Season 14)

The 2026 NHL Draft is in the books, but the Calgary Flames made their biggest move before the first pick by acquiring Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils. We break down the blockbuster trade, recap Calgary’s nine-player draft class led by Carson Carels and Jack Hextall, and discuss why Craig Conroy’s long-term vision is beginning to take shape. We also look ahead to free agency, debate which players the Flames should re-sign, discuss whether Calgary should make any additions on July 1, and explore what comes next as the rebuild continues.

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Episode 421: Where Rebuilds Are Won

Posted on (Season 14)

Beyond the first round, where should the Flames focus their draft strategy? We discuss Calgary’s biggest organizational needs, potential Day 2 targets, and what a successful draft looks like for the rebuild.

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Episode 420: What Should the Flames Do at Six?

Posted on (Season 14)

The NHL Draft is approaching, and the Flames have two first-round picks to work with. We break down Calgary’s options at pick 6, debate whether the team should trade up or down, and identify the prospects who could shape the next phase of the rebuild.

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