Posted on April 20, 2026 (Season 14)

The Flames finish in the bottom five and turn toward the draft. We recap the final games, revisit our preseason predictions, and look at what comes next for Calgary.

Posted on April 13, 2026 (Season 14)

The Flames are officially eliminated after a tough road trip. We break down what we learned, the growing role of young players, and what’s next for Calgary’s rebuild.

Posted on April 6, 2026 (Season 14)

The Flames go from a blowout loss in Colorado to a bounce-back win in Anaheim. We break down the extremes of this road trip and what they reveal about Calgary right now.

Posted on March 31, 2026 (Season 14)

The Flames are winning games again, but in the middle of a rebuild, is that actually a good thing? We break down a surprising week and what it means for Calgary’s future.

Posted on March 23, 2026 (Season 14)

The Flames may be near the bottom of the standings, but the effort tells a different story. We break down a strong week, key performances, and what it means for Calgary’s rebuild moving forward.

Posted on March 17, 2026 (Season 14)

The Flames continue their road trip as the rebuild shifts into development mode. We break down the games, evaluate new additions like Ryan Strome and Olli Määttä, and look at what comes next for Calgary.

Posted on March 9, 2026 (Season 14)

The Flames finally say the “R-word.” We break down the trades of MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri, what Calgary received in return, and why this deadline signals a true rebuild.

Posted on March 4, 2026 (Season 14)

The Flames return from the Olympic break and head toward the NHL trade deadline. We recap the California road trip and debate whether the Calgary Flames should sell now or wait until the offseason.

Posted on February 9, 2026 (Season 14)

Heading into the Olympic break, we celebrate a Battle of Alberta series win and break down the news of Jonathan Huberdeau’s season-ending surgery. Plus, we analyze the Jeremy Poirier trade and the latest development plans for Zayne Parekh.

Posted on February 2, 2026 (Season 14)

As the Flames approach the Olympic break and the roster freeze, we look at the progress of the rebuild compared to the “Anaheim model.” We break down the complicated logistics of Zayne Parekh’s return, debate the positional priorities for the 2026 Entry Draft, and look ahead to a final pre-break Battle of Alberta.

Posted on January 26, 2026 (Season 14)

While fans debate the Andersson return, we explore why Zach Whitecloud might be the missing piece for this rebuild—a “Chris Tanev-style” shutdown presence who can settle the blue line and eventually serve as the perfect partner for Zayne Parekh.

Posted on January 20, 2026 (Season 14)

We recorded this week’s episode of the podcast just hours before the Rasmus Andersson trade was made official, and as such we didn’t get to give our immediate reactions. Kevin Olenick of the Shifts and Pucks Podcast had us join him Monday morning to discuss the blockbuster trade. This is the audio from that show.

Posted on January 18, 2026 (Season 14)

Trade rumors take center stage this week as the Flames weigh a significant offer from the Boston Bruins for defenseman Rasmus Andersson. We break down the reported return pieces and look back at a successful week on the ice that saw the team find their footing.

Posted on January 11, 2026 (Season 14)

A narrow victory in Pittsburgh can’t mask the shifting reality for the Calgary Flames as they slide further from playoff contention. This week, we discuss why it’s time to embrace a full-scale rebuild, break down recent roster debuts, and analyze the intensifying trade rumors surrounding the team’s veteran core.

Posted on January 4, 2026 (Season 14)

Dan and Matt recap a busy holiday homestand as the Calgary Flames officially hit the 41-game midpoint of the season. With two own goals scored in one week, the guys have plenty to discuss regarding the last three games, as well as Devin Cooley’s new contract and Andrew Basha’s return to the WHL. To wrap things up, the guys partake in their annual tradition of revisiting their preseason predictions to see how their “hot takes” are holding up at the halfway mark.

Posted on December 30, 2025 (Season 14)

Dan and Matt recap a huge Battle of Alberta win and celebrate Dustin Wolf’s 100th NHL game. The hosts dive into the rumored contract standoff with Rasmus Andersson and the latest on prospects Zayne Parekh and Hunter Brzustewicz. They wrap up with a look at the daunting January schedule and their weekly predictions.

Posted on December 15, 2025 (Season 14)

Despite a quiet week of movement for Calgary, Dan, Matt, and Kevin Olenick break down the team’s three-game week, highlighted by the exciting Dad’s Trip victory in L.A. The hosts analyze the impressive NHL debut of defenseman Hunter Brzustewicz, debate who will step up to fill the center void left by Michael Backlund’s injury, and discuss the promising development of young players like Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee.

Posted on December 7, 2025 (Season 14)

Dan and Matt debate the Flames’ “mushy middle” dilemma: Should they chase a wildcard spot or commit to a rebuild by trading Rasmus Andersson? The hosts also analyze the disconnect between the front office and fans, provide updates on Zayne Parekh, and offer predictions for the week ahead.

Posted on December 1, 2025 (Season 14)

With Devin Cooley suddenly turning heads, we break down what it means for the Flames’ crease, the rebuild, and their shot at gaining momentum in December.

Posted on November 24, 2025 (Season 14)

The Flames string together an unexpected three-game winning streak, but the momentum quickly collides with the chaos surrounding Don Maloney’s now-infamous interview. Dan and Matt break down the week’s highs, the roster shuffles, and what Maloney’s comments might mean for the Calgary Flames’ direction moving forward.

Posted on November 17, 2025 (Season 14)

A milestone 400th episode as Dan and Matt dig into a Calgary Flames week full of mixed signals—flat in St. Louis, dominant against San Jose, and surprisingly competitive versus Winnipeg. With Sam Honzek out week-to-week and the Flames still buried in the standings, the hosts break down what’s working, what isn’t, and what “embracing the rebuild” may really mean.

Posted on November 10, 2025 (Season 14)

The Flames’ struggles keep piling up as the guys break down another tough week that saw Nazem Kadri’s 1,000th game overshadowed by back-to-back shutouts and a deepening goal drought. Dan and Matt talk lineup changes, Murray Edwards’ comments about loving the core, and whether it’s finally time to embrace a full rebuild.

Posted on November 3, 2025 (Season 14)

One month into the season, we ask the toughest question facing the organization: Is it time for the Calgary Flames to stop fighting their poor record and officially embrace a rebuild? We also analyze which players have shown the most consistent performance through 14 games before wrapping up with our regular segment, which includes weekly stat recaps, lineup changes, and predictions for the games ahead.

Posted on October 28, 2025 (Season 14)

We recap the Calgary Flames’ losing four-game week and debate the team’s critical long-term direction following moves like the Coronato benching and the Frost to wing shift. Then we analyze whether the Flames should push for a playoff spot or look to the future by trading veterans like Kadri and discuss the goaltending situation with Dustin Wolf and Cooley. Finally, the show wraps up with the weekly stat recap and a preview of the upcoming four-game road trip, complete with predictions.

Posted on October 20, 2025 (Season 14)

It is officially a crisis in Calgary, and the guys are holding nothing back! They dissect an absolutely miserable week of losses and ask the hard question: How does the team turn around an all-time bad start? This week, they debate the dramatic fallout from Kevin Bieksa’s public call-out of Yegor Sharangovich, analyze Huberdeau’s return alongside the standout performances of Dustin Wolf and Dustin Cooley, and dig deep into the organization’s future by debating if Zayne Parekh actually handcuffs the team’s trade prospects. Plus, don’t miss the unexpected debate on the value of Ryan Lomberg, full game recaps from the Vegas and Utah swings, a weekly stat check, and predictions for the upcoming matchups against Winnipeg and Montreal.

Posted on October 13, 2025 (Season 14)

The Calgary Flames have three games in the books — and while the results haven’t quite matched the effort, there’s plenty to like about how the team has started. This week, the guys break down the positives from the first three matchups, take a closer look at how rookies Matvei Gridin, Sam Honzek, and Zayne Parekh fared in their early NHL action, and react to the surprising omission of Jonathan Huberdeau during the home opener introductions. They wrap up with predictions for the upcoming week — including whether we’ll see Devin Cooley make his season debut in net.

Posted on October 6, 2025 (Season 14)

Dan and Matt are joined by Kevin Olenick of the Shifts & Pucks podcast to preview the Calgary Flames’ 2025-2026 season. They discuss who may or may not be on the opening day roster, including the Flames losing Ilya Solovyov and Cole Schwindt to waivers. How do the guys feel about Ryan Huska’s contract extension? Then the hosts give their annual season predictions. Do they think the Flames will be a playoff team? Who will be the Flames’ top point scorer? Will Dustin Wolf have another Vezina-calibre season? Find out all of their predictions as we get ready to drop the puck on a new season.

Posted on September 23, 2025 (Season 14)

The Calgary Flames went 1-1 in the split-squad Battle of Alberta games this week. Our hosts give their assessment of how the two Flames rosters did and how the young players look while cautioning Flames fans to have patience with Zane Parekh as he transitions to professional hockey. Rasmus Andersson is discussed and both hosts agree there is a real chance he may not get traded as many expect. The contract extension for Mikael Backlund is also discussed as well as other news related to the team as they get ready for the next 6 pre-season games.

Posted on September 16, 2025 (Season 14)

The Calgary Flames are back! This week the rookies played two Next Gen games against the Oilers. The guys discuss who looked good, and what roster spots might be open at the NHL level this year. They also discuss the Zary and Wolf contracts and the addition of Dave Lowry to the coaching staff.

Posted on July 27, 2025 (Season 13)

Our host were joined by Kevin Olenick from the Shifts and Pucks podcast to discuss all of the Calgary Flames’ off-season activities. The main topics of discussion were their draft picks, free agent signings, and development camp strategies. With Connor Zary still unsigned, the hosts discuss what a fair deal for Zary would be, and what he is as a player. The major discussion of the show was about the Rasmus Andersson trade situation, and if there is an arugement for the Flames to keep him.

Posted on June 17, 2025 (Season 13)

Dan and Matt dive into Flames news ahead of the NHL Draft, starting with strong opinions on why cheering for the Oilers is never an option. They break down new contracts for Adam Klapka and Matt Coronato, debate Marty Pospisil’s future, and react to the latest coaching staff shuffle. The focus shifts to the upcoming draft, where the Flames hold two first-round picks. With center depth in short supply, the hosts profile potential players for the Flames to target.

Posted on April 21, 2025 (Season 13)

The Flames’ playoff dreams have been extinguished. The guys deliver their final thoughts on the season, dissect the upcoming free agent decisions (who stays, who goes?), and speculate on potential further roster changes. Plus, Dan and Matt revisit their preseason predictions – how did they fare?

Posted on April 14, 2025 (Season 13)

This episode recaps the past week’s games against San Jose, Anaheim, and Minnesota, along with discussion of the Calgary Flames’ playoff hopes, detailing scenarios for playoff qualification. The show also discusses the implications of the Flames’ standing in the draft, Sharangovich’s return to form, if Zayne Parekh should get into the lineup and and whether Craig Conroy’s Trade Deadline decisions were the right call. The guys also preview the first-ever Harvey’s Mountain Classic animated game.

Posted on April 7, 2025 (Season 13)

In this episode of Fireside Chat, the hosts delve into the Calgary Flames’ precarious playoff position after a week of mixed results, analyzing controversial disallowed goals and the impact of Sam Honzek’s recurring injuries. They also discuss the timelines for prospects Aydar Suniev and Zayne Parekh, and spark a lively debate on whether the Flames should pursue offer sheets for top talents like Matthew Knies, Kappo Kakko, Marco Rossi, Noah Dobson, or Evan Bouchard, to bolster their roster.

Posted on March 31, 2025 (Season 13)

Time is running out. The Calgary Flames are seven points adrift, and the clock is ticking on their playoff aspirations. With only ten games left, is it too little, too late? On this episode of Fireside Chat, we dive deep into the standings, scrutinize the team’s recent performance, and confront the harsh reality: can the Flames pull off a miracle?

Posted on March 24, 2025 (Season 13)

This week Dan and Matt are joined by Kevin Olenick from the Shifts and Pucks podcast. They dive deep into the Flames’ surprising New York road trip success, dissecting how Calgary remains firmly in the playoff hunt. Is Ryan Huska the right coach for the job? The guys debate his performance and the season’s unique challenges. Plus, they weigh in on the buzz around potential NHL expansion and preview the Flames’ upcoming week – can they keep the momentum going?

Posted on March 17, 2025 (Season 13)

After two tough losses, the Calgary Flames fell out of a Western Conference Wildcard spot this week. With a Connor Zary suspension and a Mikael Backlund injury, the Flames are short of NHL-ready bodies without many options to recall from the Wranglers, which might be one of the factors that makes them fall out of playoff contention. With a tough Eastern road trip this week, the Flames may fall out of contention and into the bottom 10 teams of the league by the end of the week.

Posted on March 10, 2025 (Season 13)

For only the third time in Calgary Flames history, the team didn’t make a move at the NHL trade deadline. Did Craig Conroy make a mistake not making a move? Did the Flames actually get a far better deal by getting their big trade done early? After seeing the moves that were made do our hosts have any concerns that the other teams fighting for the Western Conference Wildcard spots with the Flames got significantly better? Our hosts break down the trade deadline strategy, analyze the competition’s upgrades, and debate what it all means for Calgary’s playoff push.

Posted on March 3, 2025 (Season 13)

The Calgary Flames are stumbling through a tough road trip, struggling against elite competition. With the NHL Trade Deadline just a week away, the crew dives into a heated debate: […]

Posted on February 10, 2025 (Season 13)

The Flames are on the outside looking in as the NHL pauses for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Can they claw their way back into playoff contention? On this episode of Fireside Chat, we dissect the daunting schedule that awaits Calgary after the break and debate whether they have what it takes to beat the league’s best and secure a postseason berth.

Programming Note: Our show will take a little break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. We’ll be back with our next episode on March 2, 2025.

Posted on February 3, 2025 (Season 13)

This week on the podcast, we dissect the blockbuster trade that sent shockwaves through the NHL: Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee are now Calgary Flames! We break down the details of the deal and explain why we think Flames GM Craig Conroy pulled off a major coup. Did the Flames get away with highway robbery? We discuss! Then, we debate whether Calgary can afford another mid-season trade and which areas of the roster still need some love. Plus, we recap the highs and lows of the past week’s games and preview what’s in store for the Flames this week.

Posted on January 27, 2025 (Season 13)

The Calgary Flames fought back into the playoff race this week, surpassing expectations with a strong team performance led by the unexpected brilliance of Andrei Kuzmenko. We dive into their climb back into contention. Plus, we name Dustin Wolf as the Flames’ starting goaltender. We discuss recent roster moves, including the waiver loss of Walker Duehr and the moves for Clark Bishop and Tyson Barrie, then speculate on whether another recall is imminent with Kevin Bahl sidelined.

Posted on January 20, 2025 (Season 13)

This week, the guys share their thoughts on the late Al MacNeil. Then, we dive deep into the Calgary Flames’ performance, analyzing their recent struggles, including back-to-back losses against the St. Louis Blues. With the Vancouver Canucks’ situation unfolding, we debate the merits of potential trades for star players like Elias Pettersson and JT Miller.

Then, we shift gears to discuss necessary roster moves between the Flames and their AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers. Finally, we shine a spotlight on two promising Flames prospects, Zayne Parekh and Luke Misa, who had exceptional weekends in the OHL.

Posted on January 13, 2025 (Season 13)

The Calgary Flames have played 41 games and are now halfway through the season. The guys recap the first half of the season and look back at their predictions about it back in October to determine whether the season is turning out as expected.

Posted on January 6, 2025 (Season 13)

The Calgary Flames had a rough week against some mediocre teams but still sit one point outside a playoff spot. The guys have to keep reminding each other that this is the first year of a rebuild, and some struggles are expected for the Flames this year. A good part of the conversation revolves around the goalies, whether Dan Vladar has been put into more challenging starts than Dustin Wolf, and the criticism that has come from the C of Red for that. Then, the guys discuss whether some of the young players on the roster are developing as expected.

Posted on December 31, 2024 (Season 13)

We’re back after our holiday break to discuss how the Calgary Flames did in their games around the holidays. The Calgary Flames have recently made a coaching shuffle, bringing Trent Cull to the NHL and promoting Joe Cirella to the Wranglers Head Coach. Our hosts discuss these coaching moves and if they think it was the right way to shuffle personnel. And the guys discuss their surprises (good and bad) from the 2024 segment of the season.

Posted on December 16, 2024 (Season 13)

The Calgary Flames had what could’ve been one of the most challenging weeks of their schedule so far, and they managed to end the season with 4 of a possible 8 points to stay within striking distance of a playoff spot.  The guys discuss this week’s games and how call-ups Jakob Pelletier and Walker Duehr have looked – if they should stay with the Flames past their waiver exemption periods or not. We discuss the goaltending and answer a fan question before wrapping up with our predictions of the next four games.

Posted on December 9, 2024 (Season 13)

This week the guys discuss the emotional game the Calgary Flames played against ther Blue Jackets, and the ceremony for Johnny Gaudreau. They compare the way the Flames played in that game to the game against the Blues and what was different. With Justin Kirkland out for the season, and Andrei Kuzmenko a healthy scratch it has given Jakob Pelletier and Walker Duehr the chance to draw into the lineup. The guys give their opinions on these players’ first two games and their future with the Calgary Flames this season. To end the show, the guys preview the four games this week that will be a struggle and predict how the Flames will do.

Posted on December 2, 2024 (Season 13)

The guys break down the Calgary Flames four-game losing streak on the road and if it is an indication of what the team really is this year. With Justin Kirland injured should the Flames recall Jakob Pelletier and Walker Duehr? If so, who should come out of the lineup? We also look ahead to a challenging December schedule for the team and talk about what a successful December would be. Then we are joined by Jay Forster from the Locked on Blue Jackets podcast to discuss Johnny Gaudreau and his legacy from a Blue Jackets perspective.

Posted on November 25, 2024 (Season 13)

The Calgary Flames are now at the halfway point of the season and are sitting in second place in the Pacific Division. Nobody anticipated this going into this season.  Our hosts discuss who has impressed and disappointed so far and if our expectations of the team have changed at this point.