Episode 430: Finding a Way Into the Playoff Picture

The Calgary Flames are finding a way to stay in the playoff conversation, despite sitting near the bottom of the standings. Dan and Matt recap a 2-1-1 week that included wins over San Jose and Philadelphia, an overtime loss to Seattle, and a frustrating collapse against Anaheim.

With the Flames just four points out of a playoff spot after 18 games, the guys revisit whether Calgary should be chasing a high draft pick or letting its young players compete and see where the season takes them. They discuss the impact of Zayne Parekh and Simon Nemec, the development of the team’s young forwards, and whether there’s more potential in this group than expected.

Dan and Matt also break down the Hometown Remix jerseys, created as a tribute to the Saddledome in its final season, and discuss Kevin Bahl’s season-ending injury and the opportunities it creates on defence.

Plus, the Flames’ increasingly promising goaltending tandem of Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley, a preview of the upcoming games against the Rangers, Kings and Ducks, and predictions for the week ahead.

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