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Fireside Chat

Weekly news and discussion about the Calgary Flames - for Flames fans by Flames fans.

  • 51 minutes 57 seconds
    Episode 403: Still In The Mushy Middle?
    Dan and Matt debate the Flames' "mushy middle" dilemma: Should they chase a wildcard spot or commit to a rebuild by trading Rasmus Andersson? The hosts also analyze the disconnect between the front office and fans, provide updates on Zayne Parekh, and offer predictions for the week ahead.
    8 December 2025, 5:27 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Episode 402: The Devin Cooley Plot Twist
    With Devin Cooley suddenly turning heads, we break down what it means for the Flames’ crease, the rebuild, and their shot at gaining momentum in December.
    2 December 2025, 5:32 am
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Episode 401: Maloney Baloney
    The Flames string together an unexpected three-game winning streak, but the momentum quickly collides with the chaos surrounding Don Maloney’s now-infamous interview. Dan and Matt break down the week’s highs, the roster shuffles, and what Maloney’s comments might mean for the Calgary Flames’ direction moving forward.
    25 November 2025, 5:22 am
  • 41 minutes 58 seconds
    Episode 400: Consistent Inconsistency
    A milestone 400th episode as Dan and Matt dig into a Calgary Flames week full of mixed signals—flat in St. Louis, dominant against San Jose, and surprisingly competitive versus Winnipeg. With Sam Honzek out week-to-week and the Flames still buried in the standings, the hosts break down what’s working, what isn’t, and what “embracing the rebuild” may really mean.
    18 November 2025, 6:07 am
  • 55 minutes 9 seconds
    Episode 399: The Goal Drought Diaries
    The Flames’ struggles keep piling up as the guys break down another tough week that saw Nazem Kadri’s 1,000th game overshadowed by back-to-back shutouts and a deepening goal drought. Dan and Matt talk lineup changes, Murray Edwards’ comments about loving the core, and whether it’s finally time to embrace a full rebuild.
    11 November 2025, 4:32 am
  • 56 minutes 9 seconds
    Episode 398: Time To Embrace The Rebuild
    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.
    4 November 2025, 6:10 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Episode 397: Wolf Can’t Generate Offense Too?
    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.
    28 October 2025, 5:25 pm
  • 50 minutes 12 seconds
    Episode 396: An All Time Bad Start
    It is officially a crisis in Calgary, and the guys are holding nothing back! They dissect an absolutely miserable week of losses and ask the hard question: How does the team turn around an all-time bad start? This week, they debate the dramatic fallout from Kevin Bieksa’s public call-out of Yegor Sharangovich, analyze Huberdeau’s return alongside the standout performances of Dustin Wolf and Dustin Cooley, and dig deep into the organization’s future by debating if Zayne Parekh actually handcuffs the team's trade prospects. Plus, don't miss the unexpected debate on the value of Ryan Lomberg, full game recaps from the Vegas and Utah swings, a weekly stat check, and predictions for the upcoming matchups against Winnipeg and Montreal.
    21 October 2025, 5:30 am
  • 43 minutes 59 seconds
    Episode 395: Hubey Dooby Do Where Are You?
    The Calgary Flames have three games in the books — and while the results haven’t quite matched the effort, there’s plenty to like about how the team has started. This week, the guys break down the positives from the first three matchups, take a closer look at how rookies Matvei Gridin, Sam Honzek, and Zayne Parekh fared in their early NHL action, and react to the surprising omission of Jonathan Huberdeau during the home opener introductions. They wrap up with predictions for the upcoming week — including whether we’ll see Devin Cooley make his season debut in net.
    13 October 2025, 10:41 pm
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    Episode 394: What Do We Expect From This Season?
    Dan and Matt are joined by Kevin Olenick of the Shifts & Pucks podcast to preview the Calgary Flames' 2025-2026 season. They discuss who may or may not be on the opening day roster, including the Flames losing Ilya Solovyov and Cole Schwindt to waivers. How do the guys feel about Ryan Huska's contract extension? Then the hosts give their annual season predictions. Do they think the Flames will be a playoff team? Who will be the Flames' top point scorer? Will Dustin Wolf have another Vezina-calibre season? Find out all of their predictions as we get ready to drop the puck on a new season.
    7 October 2025, 12:51 am
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