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Episode 350: So Close But So Far From A Playoff Spot
Posted on February 26, 2024
After a disappointing week last week, the Calgary Flames won all three of their games this week and still sit outside a playoff spot. The guys talk about the crazy Battle of Alberta game this week and the big roles Dryden Hunt and Dan Vladar played in the win. With Andrei Kuzmenko playing up and down the lineup lately, we discuss if he is the player Flames fans hoped for when he was acquired. To wrap up the show we share our thoughts on Miikka Kiprusoff’s jersey retirement which happens this Saturday (March 2).
ListenEpisode 346: Vladar’s Week To Shine
Posted on January 22, 2024
On this week’s episode Dan and Matt answer some listener feedback and questions that were submitted via social media as well as discuss all the Calgary Flames’ lineup moves made this week which includes an assessment of Dan Vladar’s viability as a starting goaltender, Matthew Coronato’s play, Adam Kalpka’s debut and who should fill Dillon Dube’s roster spot.
ListenEpisode 333: Looking Into Our Crystal Balls
Posted on October 9, 2023
As we get ready to kick off the 2023-2024 NHL season, the guys preview who they expect to make the opening day roster and if the Flames are going into this season as an underdog – and if so, does that help the players manage expectations? To end the show, the hosts play their annual prediction game as they try to look ahead to what might be this year for the Calgary Flames.
ListenEpisode 316: Get Off Darryl’s Bench…You Darn Kids!
Posted on January 23, 2023
Another up-and-down week for the Calgary Flames still has the guys questioning some of the decisions of Darryl Sutter’s coaching staff. The guys give a report on Oliver Kylington’s status and continue to discuss the issues with the Flames not playing young players. With Johnny Gaudreau returning to Calgary and a relatively easy week on the schedule before the Flames bye week, what should we expect for the Flames this week?
ListenEpisode 314: Welcome Jakob Pelletier
Posted on January 9, 2023
The Calgary Flames have made it to the middle point of the season, and they sit in a wild-card spot now. With Jacob Markstrom struggling again this week the guys discuss if Dan Vladar should get the net again, and what to expect from the Jakob Pelletier recall. To end the show Dan and Matt recap their pre-season predictions to see how they’re doing right now.
ListenEpisode 313: In A Playoff Spot Going Into 2023
Posted on January 3, 2023
As the calendar turns to 2023 the Calgary Flames are back in a playoff spot – only down 3 points from where they were this time last year. It feels like the team is finally getting going, and the lines have been settled. The guys recap the 2022 half of the season and look ahead to the 2023 half of the season and what the Flames need to do to stay in a playoff spot.
ListenEpisode 299: Definitive Kicking Motion?
Posted on May 29, 2022
The Calgary Flames series has come to an end after a 4-1 second round series loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Game 5 ended in controversy with the Flames go-ahead goal by Blake Coleman being called back. Do the guys think that Coleman made a distinct kicking motion? We break down the Flames series and look ahead to what the Flames need to do this off-season and how this team could look different next season.
ListenEpisode 294: Pre-Playoff Prattle
Posted on April 25, 2022
The Calgary Flames have clinched the #1 spot in the Pacific Division and home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. With only three games left in the season, the guys revisit who they want the Flames to play in round 1 – the Nashville Predators or the Dallas Stars and which Calgary Flames depth player could be the x-factor for the team in the playoffs. The guys also discuss if the Flames are utilizing their middle 6 forwards in the most ideal lines or if changes need to be made before the playoffs. And we end the show by answering two fan questions.
ListenEpisode 284: Tyler Toffoli Trade Talk
Posted on February 14, 2022
The Calgary Flames are riding high on a six game wining streak and everything seems to be looking good for the team right now. With Andrew Mangiapane, Blake Coleman and Mikael Backlund starting to heat up offensively, has it changed our preception on what the Flames need to do before the NHL Trade Deadline? And with Tyler Toffoli being rumoured to be of interest to the Calgary Flames – what would a reasonable return to aquire him and how would the team fit his long term contract into their salary cap going forward?
ListenEpisode 274: Guest Host Round Table
Posted on November 18, 2021
Our regular co-host Matt is out this week so Dan is joined by Mike Gould and Kevin Olenick to discuss the first part of the Flames seven-game road trip, and if we’re starting to see what the Calgary Flames really are this year, and how to solve some of the problems that are emerging. Plus we discuss Oliver Kylington’s emergence and what it could mean for Juuso Valimaki, possible trades to strengthen the lineup and what the asking price for these trades might be.
ListenEpisode 268: Good? Or Good For The Pacific Division?
Posted on October 2, 2021
The Calgary Flames are in the middle of their 8 game exhibition schedule prior to the 2021-2022 season kicking off. The team has a new look this year with the departure of Mark Giordano and the additions of Blake Coleman, Nikita Zadorov and others but the team still feels like it’s missing a piece or two. We give our thoughts on all the new additions and where they fit into the lineup as well as try to predict who will and won’t be in the lineup on opening day. We have questions about the roster and how good this team is and if they’ll be a good team this year, or a good team only in a weaker Pacific Division?
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