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The Flames have won three straight, with Devin Cooley leading the way in net. Dan and Matt recap wins over Minnesota and Detroit, debate the Cooley-Wolf goalie situation, and discuss the impact of young players Jonathan Castagna, Aydar Suniev and Matvei Gridin as Calgary continues its rebuild.
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Dan and Matt recap the Flames’ two wins in three games, Devin Cooley’s standout performance against Carolina, and the growing debate over how Calgary should split starts between Cooley and Dustin Wolf. Plus, young players making progress and the return of the 2004 throwback jerseys.
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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.
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Dan and Matt kick off Season 15 by looking at the Flames’ preseason, opening-night roster and young players pushing for NHL jobs before making their annual predictions for the final season at the Saddledome.
ListenPosted on (Season 14)
The 2026 NHL Draft is in the books, but the Calgary Flames made their biggest move before the first pick by acquiring Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils. We break down the blockbuster trade, recap Calgary’s nine-player draft class led by Carson Carels and Jack Hextall, and discuss why Craig Conroy’s long-term vision is beginning to take shape. We also look ahead to free agency, debate which players the Flames should re-sign, discuss whether Calgary should make any additions on July 1, and explore what comes next as the rebuild continues.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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.
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Despite a quiet week of movement for Calgary, Dan, Matt, and Kevin Olenick break down the team’s three-game week, highlighted by the exciting Dad’s Trip victory in L.A. The hosts analyze the impressive NHL debut of defenseman Hunter Brzustewicz, debate who will step up to fill the center void left by Michael Backlund’s injury, and discuss the promising development of young players like Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee.
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 13)
The Flames’ playoff dreams have been extinguished. The guys deliver their final thoughts on the season, dissect the upcoming free agent decisions (who stays, who goes?), and speculate on potential further roster changes. Plus, Dan and Matt revisit their preseason predictions – how did they fare?
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?
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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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