Fireside Chat

We're getting down to crunch time for the Flames, where every game is a must win. After a disappointing loss to the Islanders, Glen Gulutzen calls out the Flames at practice, and stresses how much better they need to be. We talk about these issues and more to try and figure out why the Flames have been so inconsistent since the CBA mandated bye week.

Our main discussion topic of the week is trying to figure out who will be the Flames backup goalie next season. Jon Gillies? David Rittich? Tyler Parsons? Someone else? We talk about your thoughts and chime in with what we think.

The Flames are falling hard after a four game losing streak. What will it take for the Flames to make the playoffs at this point?  We break down our thoughts on how the Flames have looked without Mike Smith, and if it's been the team or the young goalies that have been the issue recently. With Michael Ferland back in the lineup after an injury - who should be on the first line? Bennett? Brouwer? Ferland? Someone else? Plus we'll look at the Flames injured players and their status and more.

The 2018 Trade Deadline has passed and the Flames added two new players - #8 Chris Stewart and #25 Nick Shore. We'll break down these moves and if the Flames did enough on deadline day.  As well, we discuss the Flames goalie situation, and recap the last week of action for the Flames -as well as looking ahead to March.

So much for home ice advantage. The Flames are slumping badly in the Saddledome, and because of that now sit outside of a playoff spot. What's going on with the Flames? As well as breaking down the home woes, the guys look ahead to the Trade Deadline. Will the Flames make their big deal at the deadline or the draft? The guys look at some possible deadline acquisitions and what the cost of doing a deal would be.

The big Flames news of the week is Mike Smith is out. How will this affect the Flames playoff chances? Can the Flames still win games without their best player? Does David Rittich have what it takes to be a starter? Will Jon Gillies get into the Flames net before Smith comes back?  We answer these questions and in general talk about the Flames netminding this week.

After finally getting a win over Chicago, the guys talk about the 6 game losing streak and what it means for the Flames playoff chances.  Was sending Andrew Mangiapane back to Stockton the right move? And what is Garnet Hathaway's upside as an NHL player?

The Flames have apparently been heavily scouting the Ottawa Senators. The guys discuss what some possible deals with the Senators might look like.

The Flames haven't won a game since the bye week, but have a point in each game. Are the Flames on an 11 game point streak, or a 4 game losing streak? We discuss all the news of the week including what the Flames need to change to get back on track, how Michael Frolik's return against Vegas changes the lineup, and talk about the departure of Jaromir Jagr.

Because of the Flames bye week, we don't have enough to discuss for a full show - but this week Dan and Matt joined Kevin Olenick of the Bottom Line View NHL YouTube channel to recap the Flames season so far, discuss where the Flames might go this season - and look ahead to the trade deadline.

We'll be back with a regular episode next week, but we hope you enjoy this recap in the mean time.

The Flames break for their mandated bye week on a season high 7 game win streak, and holding the 2nd place spot in the Pacific Division. The guys chat about what has changed, and how the AHL callups have been instrumental in the team's success - and who is likely to stay in the NHL after the bye week. With all the forward callups, what is the Flames depth like on Defence? And what roster moves need to be made to allow some rookie blueliners to make the team?

We look ahead to the schedule and what to expect after the break, and a whole lot more news about the red hot Calgary Flames.

We discuss this week's two big wins for the Flames, Freddie Hamilton's waiver claim, and the apparent upcoming separation between the Flames and Jaromir Jagr - and what it means for the team. We'll answer some questions submitted by our listeners and make predictions for a tough week of games before the Flames bye week.