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Episode 410: Draft Dilemmas and Defensive Debates

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.

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Episode 398: Time To Embrace The 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.

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Episode 397: Wolf Can’t Generate Offense Too?

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.

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Episode 388: Meaningful Hockey In April

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.

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Episode 386: Are The Playoffs Out of Reach?

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?

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Episode 381: A Brutal Schedule To Finish The Season

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.

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Episode 380: Welcome Frost and Farabee

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.

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