Recent Podcast Episodes

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.