Recent Podcast Episodes

Posted on December 5, 2022 (Guest Host) | (Season 11)

This week we’re joined by Mike Gould to get his takes on the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers and how that team is doing this season. Mike also gives us his thoughts on the question that’s been on everyone’s mind – who should (and who likely will) be the first recall from the Wranglers. Mike, Dan and Matt also discuss the goaltending, the Flames’ fourth line and who needs to be held more accountable.

Posted on November 28, 2022 (Season 11)

We’re at the quarter point in the season and the C of Red is frustrated by the underperforming team. This week the guys answer questions from our listeners including if Dan Vladar should get more starts in the short term, and who the ideal linemates for Jonathan Huberdeau are. Plus, they revisit the question of who the best recall from the Calgary Wranglers to spark the team would be.

Posted on November 21, 2022 (Season 11)

Another great week from Adam Ruzicka has the guys wondering if he could be the answer for the Flames need for a top 4 winger, or if he’s just on a hot streak right now. They also debate if the Flames have the right guys in the right spots on the lineup now or if they expect to see some more shuffling on the lines as the season goes on to find the right groupings.

Posted on November 14, 2022 (Season 11)

The Calgary Flames have finally snapped their 7 game losing streak with a big win over the Winnipeg Jets. The guys debate if this losing streak changes their outlook on the Flames season, and their chances to be a competitor for the Stanley Cup. 

Posted on November 7, 2022 (Season 11)

The Calgary Flames are now on a four-game losing streak as they head out on their first road trip of the season. The guys break down their thoughts on what went wrong this week, and how the Flames can rebound on their trip to the East Coast.  With Michael Stone on the IR, Nick DeSimone and Dennis Gilbert have been recalled. The Flames’ blueline looks like it could be in trouble during this road trip. Dan and Matt discuss if Mackey’s poor play against New Jersey opens a spot on the blueline, and how badly they want Oliver Kylington back right now.

Posted on October 31, 2022 (Season 11)

The Calgary Flames are off to the best start in franchise history, as they are 5-2 at the end of October.  Has a long home stand to open the season helped the team or hurt them? And what does November have in store? We answer these questions and more including a listener question about Connor McDavid and if he’s what stands between the Flames and the Stanley Cup this season.

Posted on October 24, 2022 (Season 11)

The Calgary Flames are off to a 4-1 start to the season and our hosts have the most optimism they’ve had in a long time. The guys recap the last week of Flames games and if they’re worried about Jacob Markstrom. Dan Vladar’s new contract has received mixed reactions from Flames fans but our hosts think it’s a great deal and gives the Flames a lot of options for the future.  Then Dan and Matt give their thoughts on the Flames reverse retro jersey ‘black pedestal jersey’ and what major change Dan thinks should be made, plus an surprising old Flames player Matt got put on his jersey.

Posted on October 17, 2022 (Season 11)

The Calgary Flames are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2009. With big wins over the Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalance, and the Edmonton Oilers this week the guys discuss their impressions of the Flames in these first two games including the play of Dan Vladar and Michael Stone.

Posted on October 10, 2022 (Season 11)

This week’s episode is much longer than usual, but we had a lot to cover in our season preview. We kick off the 11th season of our podcast recapping the Calgary Flames training camp and discussing who impressed and disappointed us, and what the opening day lineup might look like as a result and what holes need to be filled. We recap some of the recent contract signings for the team and then make some bold predictions for the 2022-2023 Calgary Flames season and how we think the team will do this year.

Posted on August 21, 2022 (Season 10)

The Calgary Flames have made another big splash by signing Nazem Kadri to a $49 million dollar contract (the second highest in franchise history) and trading Sean Monahan to the Montreal Canadiens to free up salary cap space. The guys discuss everything surrounding these two moves and answer the question if the Flames are better now than they were at the end of last season.