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Fireside Chat

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

  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Episode 413: Weegar, Kadri, and the “R-Word”
    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.
    9 March 2026, 9:46 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Episode 412: Sell or Wait? The Flames’ Trade Deadline Debate
    The Flames return from the Olympic break and head toward the NHL trade deadline. We recap the California road trip and debate whether the Calgary Flames should sell now or wait until the offseason.
    4 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Episode 411: Huberdeau’s Hips Don’t Lie
    Heading into the Olympic break, we celebrate a Battle of Alberta series win and break down the news of Jonathan Huberdeau’s season-ending surgery. Plus, we analyze the Jeremy Poirier trade and the latest development plans for Zayne Parekh.
    9 February 2026, 1:15 pm
  • 39 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 410: Draft Dilemmas and Defensive Debates
    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.
    2 February 2026, 1:25 pm
  • 53 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 409: The Post-Andersson Funk
    While fans debate the Andersson return, we explore why Zach Whitecloud might be the missing piece for this rebuild—a "Chris Tanev-style" shutdown presence who can settle the blue line and eventually serve as the perfect partner for Zayne Parekh.
    26 January 2026, 1:15 pm
  • 45 minutes 10 seconds
    BONUS: Rasmus Andersson Trade Reactions
    We recorded this week's episode of the podcast just hours before the Rasmus Andersson trade was made official, and as such we didn't get to give our immediate reactions. Kevin Olenick of the Shifts and Pucks Podcast had us join him Monday morning to discuss the blockbuster trade. This is the audio from that show.
    21 January 2026, 5:29 am
  • 50 minutes 53 seconds
    Episode 408: The Andersson Holding Pattern
    Trade rumors take center stage this week as the Flames weigh a significant offer from the Boston Bruins for defenseman Rasmus Andersson. We break down the reported return pieces and look back at a successful week on the ice that saw the team find their footing.
    18 January 2026, 9:43 pm
  • 52 minutes 22 seconds
    Episode 407: Cashing Out The Core
    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.
    12 January 2026, 5:28 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Episode 406: New Year, Same Flames?
    Dan and Matt recap a busy holiday homestand as the Calgary Flames officially hit the 41-game midpoint of the season. With two own goals scored in one week, the guys have plenty to discuss regarding the last three games, as well as Devin Cooley’s new contract and Andrew Basha’s return to the WHL. To wrap things up, the guys partake in their annual tradition of revisiting their preseason predictions to see how their “hot takes” are holding up at the halfway mark.
    5 January 2026, 6:19 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Episode 405: Battle Of Alberta Revenge
    Dan and Matt recap a huge Battle of Alberta win and celebrate Dustin Wolf’s 100th NHL game. The hosts dive into the rumored contract standoff with Rasmus Andersson and the latest on prospects Zayne Parekh and Hunter Brzustewicz. They wrap up with a look at the daunting January schedule and their weekly predictions.
    30 December 2025, 5:12 pm
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