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.

This week, Dan and Matt, again joined by Kevin from The Shifts and Pucks podcast, dive into another losing week for the Calgary Flames, recapping the team’s four-game stretch against the Jets (twice), Canadiens, and Rangers, and analyzing their disappointing start to the season. The hosts break down key personnel decisions, including the impact of the Coronato benching and the strategic shift of Frost to the wing alongside Huberdeau and Kadri. The episode features a deep dive into the team’s long-term direction: Can the Flames still realistically compete for a playoff spot, or is it time to move veterans like Kadri and focus on the future?
The discussion also turns to the crease, questioning Dustin Wolf’s recent workload and debating Cooley’s role. Finally, the show wraps up with the weekly stat recap and an essential look ahead, giving predictions for the upcoming four-game road trip against the Maple Leafs, Senators, Predators, and Flyers.

It’s officially a CRISIS in Calgary. Dan and Matt are joined once again by Kevin Olenick (Shifts and Pucks Podcast) to dissect an absolutely miserable week of losses for the Calgary Flames.
The guys don’t hold back as they tackle the biggest questions facing the team:

* How do you turn around an all-time bad start?
* What was the real impact of Kevin Bieksa calling out Yegor Sharangovich for his lack of effort?
* We analyze Huberdeau’s return and the standout performance of Dustin Wolf/Dustin Cooley.
* Does Zayne Parekh actually handcuff the team’s future?
* An unexpected debate on the value and importance of Ryan Lomberg.

Plus, game recaps from the Vegas and Utah swings, a full weekly stat check, and predictions for the upcoming matchups against Winnipeg and Montreal.

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.

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.

The Calgary Flames went 1-1 in the split-squad Battle of Alberta games this week. Our hosts give their assessment of how the two Flames rosters did and how the young players look while cautioning Flames fans to have patience with Zane Parekh as he transitions to professional hockey. Rasmus Andersson is discussed and both hosts agree there is a real chance he may not get traded as many expect. The contract extension for Mikael Backlund is also discussed as well as other news related to the team as they get ready for the next 6 pre-season games.
Programming note: We won’t have a new episode the week of September 29. Our next episode will be released on the weekend of October 4, when we’ll recap the pre-season and preview the regular season.

The Calgary Flames are back! This week the rookies played two Next Gen games against the Oilers. The guys discuss who looked good, and what roster spots might be open at the NHL level this year. They also discuss the Zary and Wolf contracts and the addition of Dave Lowry to the coaching staff.

Our host were joined by Kevin Olenick from the Shifts and Pucks podcast to discuss all of the Calgary Flames’ off-season activities. The discussion included the 2025 entry draft, free agent signings, and development camp strategies. With Connor Zary still unsigned, the hosts discuss what a fair deal for Zary would be, and what he is as a player. The major discussion of the show was about the Rasmus Andersson trade situation, and if there is an arugement for the Flames to keep him.

Dan and Matt dive into Flames news ahead of the NHL Draft, starting with strong opinions on why cheering for the Oilers is never an option. They break down new contracts for Adam Klapka and Matt Coronato, debate Marty Pospisil’s future, and react to the latest coaching staff shuffle. The focus shifts to the upcoming draft, where the Flames hold two first-round picks. With center depth in short supply, the hosts profile potential players for the Flames to target.

The Flames' playoff dreams have been extinguished. The guys deliver their final thoughts on the season, dissect the upcoming free agent decisions (who stays, who goes?), and speculate on potential further roster changes. Plus, Dan and Matt revisit their preseason predictions – how did they fare?