FlamesTV Podcast

In Episode 4, Mikael Backlund sits down with Torie Peterson and Ryan Dittrick to talk about the first two games of the season, becoming a dad and his busy off-season, and what David Rittich is really like behind closed doors.

In Episode 3 of of this season's Firestarter Podcast, the Flames.com roundtable of Ryan Dittrick, Torie Peterson, Brendan Parker and special guest Peter Loubardias look back on an eventful training camp, discuss last year's disappointing playoff exit and how the team "parked" those memories during a recent mountain getaway, and look ahead to an exciting new year, picking one player each they feel will turn heads and help the Flames defend their Pacific Division title.

In Episode 2 of this season's Firestarter Podcast, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson sit down with Stockton Heat head coach Cail MacLean to talk about developing talent within organization while developing himself as coach.

We kick off the second season of the Firestarter Podcast by sitting down with Flames prospect and hometown boy Matthew Phillips. Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson chat with him about this year's prospects' camp, his improved skating, and his grandpa's prognostication that he'd be drafted by the Flames.

As the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Ryan van Asten works year-round with players and prospects to ensure every member of the Flames organization is in peak condition heading into - and during - the season. This week, he’s off to Buffalo to work with Hockey Operations at the NHL Combine, evaluating players that are eligible for the NHL Draft in June. Van Asten sat down with Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson to go over his process at the Combine, what the off-season looks like for him, and how technology has changed how he works with players and coaches.

In our latest edition of the Firestarter podcast, brought to you by The Star Calgary, Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson sit down with Flames Director of Pro Personnel Derek MacKinnon during the team’s pro scouting meetings. The trio discuss his path into the world of professional scouting, how scouting has evolved in recent years, and how pro scouting has an impact on the NHL Draft!

With Game 3 just around the corner, Ryan Dittrick, Torie Peterson, Brendan Parker, and Sportsnet 960 The FAN's Peter Loubardias look back on Game 2, discuss the challenges the Avalanche present and how the Flames can take back the series lead in Denver in this episode of Firestarter, presented by The Star Calgary.

When Oscar Fantenberg was acquired by the Flames at the NHL Trade Deadline, the team added a rock solid defenceman who has bolstered the team's depth on the blueline heading into the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In this edition of the Firestarter podcast, presented by The Star Calgary, Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson sit down with the Swedish defenceman to discuss joining the Flames, his excitement for the postseason, hosting his grandfather in Calgary last month, and his pro career in Sweden and Russia.

In the second Firestarter podcast, brought to you by StarMetro, Torie Peterson and Ryan Dittrick talk about Jarome Iginla's jersey retirement with Martin Gelinas

In the inaugural Firestarter podcast, brought to you by StarMetro, Torie Peterson and Brendan Parker talk to Flames GM Brad Treliving about the organization's approach to the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline!