The Flames' young players are starting to take charge. Dan and Matt break down the dynamic new blue line led by Zayne Parekh and Simon Nemec, the emergence of Matvei Gridin and Matthew Coronato, and whether Calgary is further along in its rebuild than expected. Plus, Devin Cooley's injury, Dustin Wolf's opportunity, and another setback for Connor Zary.
2 November 2026, 6:01 am
51 minutes 34 seconds
Episode 428: Three Straight and a Goalie Debate
The Flames have won three straight, with Devin Cooley leading the way in net. Dan and Matt recap wins over Minnesota and Detroit, debate the Cooley-Wolf goalie situation, and discuss the impact of young players Jonathan Castagna, Aydar Suniev and Matvei Gridin as Calgary continues its rebuild.
26 October 2026, 9:52 am
45 minutes 43 seconds
Episode 427: Cooley’s Conscious Brain Is Really Bad at Playing Goalie
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.
20 October 2026, 9:00 am
51 minutes 45 seconds
Episode 426: Five Games, Zero Points
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.
13 October 2026, 3:56 am
1 hour 5 minutes
Episode 425: Dead Last and Doing It Right?
The Flames are 0-3 and dead last in the NHL. Dan and Matt break down Calgary's ugly start, Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal clearing waivers, Ryan Huska's role in the rebuild, and whether being this bad is actually the right thing for the Flames.
7 October 2026, 4:07 am
1 hour 13 minutes
Episode 424: The Saddledome Farewell Begins
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.
30 September 2026, 11:30 am
1 hour 16 minutes
Episode 423: Blue Line Blueprint
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.
19 July 2026, 8:00 pm
1 hour 54 minutes
Episode 422: Nine Picks and a Big Trade
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.
29 June 2026, 12:11 pm
1 hour 10 minutes
Episode 421: Where Rebuilds Are Won
Beyond the first round, where should the Flames focus their draft strategy? We discuss Calgary's biggest organizational needs, potential Day 2 targets, and what a successful draft looks like for the rebuild.
15 June 2026, 12:25 pm
1 hour 23 minutes
Episode 420: What Should the Flames Do at Six?
The NHL Draft is approaching, and the Flames have two first-round picks to work with. We break down Calgary's options at pick 6, debate whether the team should trade up or down, and identify the prospects who could shape the next phase of the rebuild.