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Posted on (Season 15)
The Flames are 0-5 for the first time in franchise history. Dan and Matt discuss Calgary’s rebuild, young players getting their chance, Connor Zary’s future, and the possibility of trading Devin Cooley.
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The Flames are 0-3 and dead last in the NHL. Dan and Matt break down Calgary’s ugly start, Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal clearing waivers, Ryan Huska’s role in the rebuild, and whether being this bad is actually the right thing for the Flames.
ListenPosted on (Season 14)
The Flames finish in the bottom five and turn toward the draft. We recap the final games, revisit our preseason predictions, and look at what comes next for Calgary.
ListenPosted on (Season 14)
The Flames are officially eliminated after a tough road trip. We break down what we learned, the growing role of young players, and what’s next for Calgary’s rebuild.
ListenPosted on (Season 14)
The Flames are winning games again, but in the middle of a rebuild, is that actually a good thing? We break down a surprising week and what it means for Calgary’s future.
ListenPosted on (Season 14)
The Flames may be near the bottom of the standings, but the effort tells a different story. We break down a strong week, key performances, and what it means for Calgary’s rebuild moving forward.
ListenPosted on (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.
ListenPosted on (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.
ListenPosted on (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.
ListenPosted on (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.
ListenPosted on (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.
ListenPosted on (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?
ListenPosted on (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.
ListenPosted on (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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