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Fireside Chat

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

  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Episode 416: Winning the Wrong Games?
    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.
    31 March 2026, 7:47 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Episode 415: Signs of Life in the Rebuild
    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.
    23 March 2026, 9:25 am
  • 57 minutes 34 seconds
    Episode 414: Life After the Deadline
    The Flames continue their road trip as the rebuild shifts into development mode. We break down the games, evaluate new additions like Ryan Strome and Olli Määttä, and look at what comes next for Calgary.
    17 March 2026, 6:02 am
  • 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
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