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?

This week Dan and Matt are joined by Kevin Olenick from the Shifts and Pucks podcast. They dive deep into the Flames' surprising New York road trip success, dissecting how Calgary remains firmly in the playoff hunt. Is Ryan Huska the right coach for the job? The guys debate his performance and the season's unique challenges. Plus, they weigh in on the buzz around potential NHL expansion and preview the Flames' upcoming week – can they keep the momentum going?

After two tough losses, the Calgary Flames fell out of a Western Conference Wildcard spot this week. With a Connor Zary suspension and a Mikael Backlund injury, the Flames are short of NHL-ready bodies without many options to recall from the Wranglers, which might be one of the factors that makes them fall out of playoff contention. With a tough Eastern road trip this week, the Flames may fall out of contention and into the bottom 10 teams of the league by the end of the week.

For only the third time in Calgary Flames history, the team didn't make a move at the NHL trade deadline. Did Craig Conroy make a mistake not making a move? Did the Flames actually get a far better deal by getting their big trade done early? After seeing the moves that were made do our hosts have any concerns that the other teams fighting for the Western Conference Wildcard spots with the Flames got significantly better? Our hosts break down the trade deadline strategy, analyze the competition’s upgrades, and debate what it all means for Calgary’s playoff push.

The Calgary Flames are stumbling through a tough road trip, struggling against elite competition. With the NHL Trade Deadline just a week away, the crew dives into a heated debate: […]

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.

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.

The Calgary Flames fought back into the playoff race this week, surpassing expectations with a strong team performance led by the unexpected brilliance of Andrei Kuzmenko. We dive into their climb back into contention. Plus, we name Dustin Wolf as the Flames' starting goaltender. We discuss recent roster moves, including the waiver loss of Walker Duehr and the moves for Clark Bishop and Tyson Barrie, then speculate on whether another recall is imminent with Kevin Bahl sidelined.

This week, the guys share their thoughts on the late Al MacNeil. Then, we dive deep into the Calgary Flames' performance, analyzing their recent struggles, including back-to-back losses against the St. Louis Blues. With the Vancouver Canucks' situation unfolding, we debate the merits of potential trades for star players like Elias Pettersson and JT Miller. Then, we shift gears to discuss necessary roster moves between the Flames and their AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers. Finally, we shine a spotlight on two promising Flames prospects, Zayne Parekh and Luke Misa, who had exceptional weekends in the OHL.

The Calgary Flames have played 41 games and are now halfway through the season. The guys recap the first half of the season and look back at their predictions about it back in October to determine whether the season is turning out as expected.