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Episode 427: Cooley’s Conscious Brain Is Really Bad at Playing Goalie

Posted on (Season 15)

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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Episode 426: Five Games, Zero Points

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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Episode 424: The Saddledome Farewell Begins

Posted on (Season 15)

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.

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Episode 423: Blue Line Blueprint

Posted on (Season 14)

Dan and Matt break down Simon Nemec’s new contract, the Jacob Middleton trade, Calgary’s defensive depth, free agency, development camp, and the schedule for the Flames’ final season at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Episode 422: Nine Picks and a Big Trade

Posted 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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