Fireside Chat
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHockey Talk for Flames Fans Since 2013
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Episode 358: Do It Like Dallas
April 22, 2024 16:05 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBThe first season of the Calgary Flames retool is in the books. This season the guys break down the exit interviews from the Flames and what information we can gain from them (or from reading between the lines). As they do at the end of every season, Dan and Matt review the season predictions that they made in the pre-season to see how well they did. This will be the last show on our regular Monday release schedule. We'll be back to preview the NHL Entry Draft in mid to late June, follow our ...
Episode 357: Is Winning Good Or Bad Right Now?
April 15, 2024 17:01 - 57 minutes - 46.4 MBThe Calgary Flames had a pretty successful week, even though they didn't play very well in most games. If the NHL Entry Draft was today, the Flames would likely pick at #8. The guys discuss the good weeks for Andrei Kuzmenko and Connor Zary and answer a question from listener Al about how the decisions that have been made by the team in the past that have lead the team to where they are now.
Episode 356: Falling Into A Top 10 Pick
April 08, 2024 16:08 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBEven with the three losses this week, there was still plenty to discuss about the Calgary Flames including where they may pick in the draft, whether Connor Zary can be the #3 Centre the team needs, whether Martin Pospisil's third misconduct in two months is worrisome, and what the workload for the two goalies should be for the rest of the season.
Episode 355: Clinch!
April 01, 2024 14:20 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIt's been a busy 5 game week for the Flames, but they've finally clinched a spot in the 2004 playoffs! The guys look at possible playoff matchups and who we do or don't want the Flames to take on. We discuss the season Shean Donovan is having and how some of the young guys like Kobasew, Lombardi, Saprykin, Regher and Leopold are looking and other important topics leading up to the final few games of the regular season. APRIL FOOLS! We've wanted to do this episode for a while, and with April ...
Episode 354: Slipping Out Of Contention
March 25, 2024 14:25 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBThis week Jacob Markstrom returned from his injury, but Dan Vladar is out for the season with a hip injury. With Markstrom/Wolf as the tandem for the rest of the season, what do we expect the workload to look like? The guys also discuss an interview that Craig Conroy did with Frank Seravalli this week and what the GM's comments mean for the future of the Flames. Former Flame Chris Simon passed away this week at age 52. The entire Fireside Chat team sends our deepest sympathies to Chris' fami...
Episode 353: Dustin Wolf’s Week
March 18, 2024 16:27 - 55 minutes - 44.7 MBThe Calgary Flames won 2 of their 3 games this week with Dustin Wolf in net - but are still outside of the playoff picture. This week's discussion revolves around the roster situation with AJ Greer back, the guys discuss how the roster should be juggled up front and how the Flames should manage starts for their three goaltenders for the rest of the season with Jacob Markstrom, Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf all showing they can play at the NHL level. The guys also chat about Jonathan Huberdeau a...
Episode 352: A Very Different Defence
March 12, 2024 16:10 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe Trade Deadline has passed, and the Calgary Flames now have a very different-looking defence group. The guys discuss the new additions to the team, the loss of Noah Hanifin and if the deal was good for the Flames and if they're surprised Jacob Markstrom is still a Flame. With the team now sliding further from a playoff spot Dan and Matt also give their opinions about if the Flames can be a playoff team this year.
Episode 351: Thank You Kipper
March 04, 2024 16:20 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWe're still riding a high from the Miikka Kiprusoff jersey retirement game and a 2-0 week for the Calgary Flames which of course we discuss in detail. The guys give their thoughts as to who is the best Flames goalie of all time - Kiprusoff or Vernon. Then as they look ahead to NHL Trade Deadline, they discuss the Chris Tanev trade and what to expect in Artyom Grushnikov, Jacob Markstrom's comments that "I think it could have been handled a lot different from up top." and if we expect any othe...
Episode 350: So Close But So Far From A Playoff Spot
February 26, 2024 19:53 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBAfter a disappointing week last week, the Calgary Flames won all three of their games this week and still sit outside a playoff spot. The guys talk about the crazy Battle of Alberta game this week and the big roles Dryden Hunt and Dan Vladar played in the win. With Andrei Kuzmenko playing up and down the lineup lately, we discuss if he is the player Flames fans hoped for when he was acquired. To wrap up the show we share our thoughts on Miikka Kiprusoff's jersey retirement which happens this ...
Fireside Chat 349: What A Difference A Week Makes
February 19, 2024 16:45 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBWhat the heck happened to the Calgary Flames? Last week was a fantastic week for the team; this week, they look like they can barely compete. The guys debate if the pressure of the Trade Deadline is affecting the team or what else might be causing this change. While on the topic of Trade Deadline we break down some of the recent trade rumours around Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev and Jacob Markstrom.
Episode 348: Undefeated Without Lindholm
February 12, 2024 16:24 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIt's been a few weeks since our last episode, and lots has happened for the Calgary Flames! This week Dan and Matt discuss the newest Flames with the Andrei Kuzmenko trade and Brayden Pachal waiver pickup and how those players have impacted the Flames' undefeated streak since the All-Star game. Our hosts follow up on their previous discussion about the All-Star game being irrelevant and how the NHL's return to the Olympics and the new World Cup impact their thoughts.
Bonus Episode: Breaking Down The Lindholm/Kuzemenko Trade
February 05, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWe don't have a new episode this week due to the Flames bye week, but since there is a big trade to announce, we're releasing a discussion from last week where Dan joined Sean from the Shifts and Pucks Podcast to break down the trade sending Elias Lindholm to the Canucks for Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo, a first-round pick and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. We'll be back on February 12 with a new episode.
Episode 347: Starting The Rebuild?
January 29, 2024 18:46 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBWe've seen the most roster turnover in a week that we can remember for the Calgary Flames. Adam Ruzicka and Nick DeSimone were lost to waivers, and AJ Greer is out for 8 weeks due to injury, which has prompted Adam Klapka, Cole Schwindt and Matt Coronato to be recalled. Combine the roster turnover with a lousy week on the ice, and the guys discuss if this All-Star break can be considered the official start of the Flames rebuild. Plus you get to hear Dan and Matt's annual rant on the NHL All-...
Episode 346: Vladar’s Week To Shine
January 22, 2024 19:47 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOn this week's episode Dan and Matt answer some listener feedback and questions that were submitted via social media as well as discuss all the Calgary Flames' lineup moves made this week which includes an assessment of Dan Vladar's viability as a starting goaltender, Matthew Coronato's play, Adam Kalpka's debut and who should fill Dillon Dube's roster spot.
Episode 344: 40 Years Of Bad
January 08, 2024 18:05 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIt's been a few weeks since we've talked about the Calgary Flames, so there is lots to discuss this week. Both of our hosts are confused about what criteria were used to determine that Elias Lindholm was the Calgary Flames All-Star for this year. We also discuss Oliver Kylington's conditioning stint with the Calgary Wranglers - what it means and why fans need to be cautiously optimistic. Since we're at the mid-point in the season, the guys look back at the season predictions they made back in...
Episode 343: Wrapping Up 2023
December 18, 2023 16:45 - 58 minutes - 47.1 MBThe Calgary Flames played four top teams this week and managed to get four points in the hardest way possible. After another less-than-stellar week, the guys discuss what we've learned about Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf over the last week and how the Flames could use their goalies going forward. With 2023 coming to an end the guys predict the next few Flames game results and if they can go .500 until the near year. Plus, each of our hosts gives their wish for what the Flames need to change for ...
Episode 342: The Wolfman Cometh
December 11, 2023 17:35 - 1 hour - 49 MBThe Calgary Flames ended their longest homestand of the season with only one win in 3 games. With the Flames 3 points out of a playoff spot and 3 points out of a top 5 draft pick this season, the guys discuss the disappointment that continues to follow the team and reset expectations for the season. This week's big story surrounds the goalies - with Jacob Markstrom injured Dustin Wolf was recalled and got 2 starts this week. The guys discuss their thoughts on Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar's play...
Episode 341: Focusing On The Blueline
December 04, 2023 17:10 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis week's discussion focuses mainly on the Calgary Flames' defence after the Nikita Zadorov trade. Dan explains why he thinks the deal is a better one than many fans think it is. The guys also discuss the rumours and news around Noah Hanifin rejecting a contract offer from the Flames, Chris Tanev's trade value Oliver Kylington being back on the ice and where he slots into the lineup when (if) he returns.
Episode 340: Quarter Season Evaluation
November 27, 2023 16:30 - 59 minutes - 48.3 MBThe Calgary Flames are now at the one-quarter mark of the season, and we discuss where the team is and if there is any feasible way the Flames don't move their pending Unrestricted Free Agents with where the team is now, and the best we think the Flames can do in the standing this season. One of the challenges for the team so far has been the Power play. The guys break down if the issue has been the coach (Marc Savard), the system, the players - or perhaps a combination of them all.
Episode 339: Trade Talk Abound
November 20, 2023 16:40 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBTrade rumours have been surrounding the Calgary Flames this week. Nikita Zadorov has asked for a trade and Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev are rumoured to be on the trade block as well. Dan is back this week and the guys discuss these trades if their thoughts on Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri have changed and their thoughts on the new Calgary Wranglers' "Outlaw" third jersey featuring Blasty.
Episode 338: Less Bad Than The Oilers
November 13, 2023 16:35 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIn the second of our two-part crossover episode with the Shifts and Pucks podcast, Dan is out for the week so Matt is joined by Kevin Olenick to discuss Jonathan Huberdeau's reduced minutes this week, Dustin Wolf's season debut and the rumours that Nikita Zadorov has asked for a trade away from the Calgary Flames. Of course, we can't help but comment on Jay Woodcroft being fired as coach for the Edmonton Oilers and taking solace in the fact the Flames might not be where they want in the stand...
Episode 337: Youth Infusion
November 06, 2023 16:45 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBIn the first of our two-part crossover episode with the Shifts and Pucks podcast, we are joined by Kevin Olenick to discuss the end of the Calgary Flames losing streak and Andrew Mangiapane's suspension, Connor Zary and Martin Pospisil's NHL debuts, Matt Coronato being sent to the AHL Wranglers and much more.
Episode 336: Time To Rebuild?
October 30, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBWith the Calgary Flames now 2-7 to start the season, the guys try to figure out what the team's issue is now and if it is finally time for fans to panic. Then, our hosts take a good hard look at whether it is time for the Calgary Flames to seriously and, if so, what that would realistically look like to achieve and if the Calgary fanbase would accept a rebuild to get the Flames back into Stanley Cup contention.
Episode 335: Six Game Progress Report
October 23, 2023 17:15 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBThe Calgary Flames aren't off to the start many fans hoped they would be, and there is some concern about Jonathan Huberdeau's production. The guys discuss if fans should be worried yet and what we can learn from the Flames' early road losses.
Episode 301: Nazem Kadri Is A Flame!
August 22, 2022 01:41 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThe Calgary Flames have made another big splash by signing Nazem Kadri to a $49 million dollar contract (the second highest in franchise history) and trading Sean Monahan to the Montreal Canadiens to free up salary cap space. The guys discuss everything surrounding these two moves and answer the question if the Flames are better now than they were at the end of last season.
Episode 300: What A Crazy Month of July!
July 26, 2022 09:21 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBIt's been an eventful off season for the Calgary Flames. On this episode Dan and Matt spend most of the episode discussing Johnny Gaudreau's departure and the situation regarding him notifying the organization last minute he wasn't coming back, and the big trade that swapped Matthew Tkachuck for Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar. Can the Flames be contenders with these aquisitions, or will this coming season be a rough one for the C of Red? The guys discuss these topics and more.
Episode 299: Definitive Kicking Motion?
May 30, 2022 01:29 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThe Calgary Flames series has come to an end after a 4-1 second round series loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Game 5 ended in controversy with the Flames go-ahead goal by Blake Coleman being called back. Do the guys think that Coleman made a distinct kicking motion? We break down the Flames series and look ahead to what the Flames need to do this off-season and how this team could look different next season.
Episode 298: Behind 2-1 In The Battle of Alberta
May 24, 2022 17:56 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBAfter three games, the Calgary Flames are behind in the Western Conference Semi-Final "Battle of Alberta" series 2-1. We have yet to see the Flames play their best hockey so far in the series. The guys discuss what the Flames need to do to get back into the series, and what it will take the Flames to win this round. As well, the guys discuss the Flames AHL affiliate moving to Calgary. What are the benefits of this move and most importantly, where will the team play?
Episode 297: Battle of Alberta!
May 17, 2022 14:45 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThe Calgary Flames defeated the Dallas Stars in a nerve-wracking game 7 and are now moving onto face the Edmonton Oilers in the first post-season Battle of Alberta since 1991. This week the guys break down the first round series and look ahead to the Battle of Alberta. And don't forget this week's playoff anthem - an updated version of the classic In Da Dome anthem from '04.
Episode 296: Down 2-1 But Far From Out
May 09, 2022 21:34 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThree games into their first round series, and the Calgary Flames find themselves down 2-1 to the Dallas Stars. The guys break down the first three games of the season and take a better look at just where the Flames are at in the series, and if it's time to panic or not.
Episode 295: Bring On The Dallas Stars!
May 02, 2022 20:41 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBThe regular season is over, and the Calgary Flames are ready to kick off a playoff series against the Dallas Stars. This week the guys recap look back at their pre-season predictions to see how they did, and preview the Dallas Stars series and what we can expect from the first three games of the series.
Episode 294: Pre-Playoff Prattle
April 25, 2022 19:16 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBThe Calgary Flames have clinched the #1 spot in the Pacific Division and home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. With only three games left in the season, the guys revisit who they want the Flames to play in round 1 - the Nashville Predators or the Dallas Stars and which Calgary Flames depth player could be the x-factor for the team in the playoffs. The guys also discuss if the Flames are utilizing their middle 6 forwards in the most ideal lines or if changes need to be made be...
Episode 293: Playoff Bound!
April 18, 2022 18:11 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MBThe Calgary Flames have officially clinched a playoff spot, and are now working to secure their #1 position in the Pacific Division. With only seven games left in the season, the guys discuss each of the Flames possible playoff opponents and what to expect from each one.
Episode 292: West Coast Sweep
April 11, 2022 13:52 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThe Calgary Flames bounced back from their losing streak by sweeping the California road trip for the fist time in franchise history, and capping off the trip with a win in Seattle. Now solidly in the lead in the Pacific Division with only 10 games left in the season and only four of those games against teams currently in a playoff spot, the guys will discuss what we can expect for the remainder of the season and how different players might be utilized.
Episode 291: Time for a Road Trip
April 05, 2022 00:55 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThe Calgary Flames have lost three games in a row, which is the most they've lost in a row since January. The guys discuss if the team has looked bad, or just made costly mistakes and what they'll need to do on the upcoming weeklong road trip to remedy this.
Episode 290: Sean Monahan Scratched?
March 28, 2022 22:19 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBAfter an epic 9-5 Battle of Alberta win, the Calgary Flames cap off a good week that saw Sean Monahan scratched for two games. The guys discuss what they think Monahan's future as a Flame is, and if Ryan Carpenter made him redundant as well as some of the amazing milestones that Flames players achieved this week. Then the guys look ahead to the tough week of games the Flames have ahead, and after seeing some changes to the lineup, how we'd utilize the forwards to put together our ideal "top 9".
Episode 289: Welcome Calle Jarnkrok
March 22, 2022 01:35 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBThe guys look back at the 2-2 week of Flames hockey and discuss if the Flames are playing down to their opponents as we've seen seen so often in the past, or this is just a rough week of games for the team. We recorded this episode on the eve of the NHL Trade Deadline 2022 with lots of Calgary Flames news to cover, including the Calle Jarnkrok trade and Brad Richardson being put on waivers and what that means for the team. Plus we discuss what the Flames still might attempt to pull off at the...
Episode 288: Bring Back Giordano?
March 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBThis week the guys spend most of the show looking ahead to the NHL Trade Deadline on March 21 and what they think Brad Treliving needs to do to improve the Calgary Flames. Matt thinks this is the year to go all in to ensure a winner by acquiring players with term, and Dan wants to take a more cautious approach with rental players and wait to see what next year's contract situation looks like. But the one thing the guys can agree on is that bringing Mark Giordano back at the deadline is a bad ...
Episode 287 – Running Away With The Pacific Division
March 08, 2022 05:06 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe Calgary Flames had an impressive week, beating two top teams in the Western Conference in the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche. The guys debate what this means for the Flames playoff chances and projections. Then we talk about if the Flames are using Tyler Toffoli as well as they could be, or if some lineup changes need to be made to get the most out of him. Then we wrap up the show talking about the Michael McNiven trade and what we think it means for the Flames leading up to the Tr...
Episode 287: Running Away With The Pacific Division
March 08, 2022 05:06 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe Calgary Flames had an impressive week, beating two top teams in the Western Conference in the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche. The guys debate what this means for the Flames playoff chances and projections. Then we talk about if the Flames are using Tyler Toffoli as well as they could be, or if some lineup changes need to be made to get the most out of him. Then we wrap up the show talking about the Michael McNiven trade and what we think it means for the Flames leading up to the Tr...
Episode 286: Home Is Where The Wins Are
February 28, 2022 23:44 - 1 hour - 67 MBWith the Flames win streak come to an end we saw Dillon Dube and Adam Ruzicka out of the lineup against Minnesota. The guys debate Dillon's future in Calgary this season and beyond and if he fits a Darryl Sutter system. Then the guys look ahead to the March schedule and what the Flames have to do to get at least .500 in that month. Then we look even further ahead to the NHL Awards, and what players we think could be going home with hardware this year.
Episode 285: Welcome Tyler Toffoli
February 21, 2022 17:51 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBAfter the big Tyler Toffoli trade and three wins to put the team on a nine-game win streak, it's been a big week for the Flames! We recap the trade and if the Flames paid a reasonable price for Toffoli, this week's three wins and discuss if the Flames should name a captain before their playoff run this season, or stick with leadership by committee.
Episode 284: Tyler Toffoli Trade Talk
February 14, 2022 20:29 - 1 hour - 67 MBThe Calgary Flames are riding high on a six game wining streak and everything seems to be looking good for the team right now. With Andrew Mangiapane, Blake Coleman and Mikael Backlund starting to heat up offensively, has it changed our preception on what the Flames need to do before the NHL Trade Deadline? And with Tyler Toffoli being rumoured to be of interest to the Calgary Flames - what would a reasonable return to aquire him and how would the team fit his long term contract into their sa...
Episode 283: #PlayPelletier
February 08, 2022 02:34 - 1 hour - 97 MBMatt is on the IR with an undisclosed upper body injury, so Dan is joined this week by Kevin Olenick of the Shifts and Pucks podcast to get Kevin's take on the Canucks trade rumours from last week, give some mid-season thoughts on the Calgary Flames and discuss if the scoring depth the Flames need can come from their farm team - which prompts Kevin to give us the #PlayPelletier hashtag.
Episode 282: Trade Rumours Start Swirling
February 01, 2022 01:43 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe are less than two months away from the 2022 Trade Deadline and already rumours are swirling about players the Flames might be in on. The guys break down their thoughts on three players the Flames have been liked to - JT Miller, Conor Garland and Ben Chiarot, what the acquisition cost might be for each and if it'd be worth paying that price.
Episode 281: A Trip Down Memory Lane
January 27, 2022 00:43 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThe Flames played two games this week and the guys break down both of them and give their thoughts on the big 7-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. Dan has said for a while that you need to bring the right players up from Stockton to fill the right roles and the guys read an article from Ryan Pike breaking this down and what names should come up in what spots. Then the guys take a trip down memory lane as they look at the 21 former Calgary Flames who are heading to the 2022 Olympic Games.
Episode 280: Back In The Saddle?
January 21, 2022 02:57 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBThe Flames are back in the Saddledome for an extended run of games at home and after a big 5-1 win against the Panthers, the Flames look to be back in the saddle and we'll see if they can build on the momentum. In this episode we discuss what the Flames need to do in February to get back to the top of the Pacific Division, and some ideas to change the All Star game and make it more relevant in the modern day.
Episode 279: Evander Kane As A Flame?
January 14, 2022 03:12 - 1 hour - 118 MBThe Flames haven't played their "A" game since before the Christmas pause. The guys debare if we're seeing the team slumping, or regressing to the what they are going to be this year? One of the biggest news items this week is that the Calgary Flames have reportedly been in talks with Evander Kane. The guys debate if Evander Kane is an asset worth taking a gable on this season to improve the line up without giving anything up? Can the Flames fix their lineup with callups from the Stockton H...
Episode 278: COVID 19 Shut Down
December 17, 2021 02:08 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBThe majority of the Flames roster out of action due to COVID-19, the team lost one game last week and will be out of action for the foreseeable future. This week we discuss what this means for the team and how their season may be impacted. There will be no show next week. We don't know when we'll be back for our next episode - it depends on the Calgary Flames schedule changes. Stay tuned!
Episode 277: Who Is Dillon Dube?
December 10, 2021 01:20 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBAfter a rough road trip for the Flames, the guys discuss what the team needs to do to keep their good season going when they return home and debate what the upside of Dillon Dube is and where he fits into the lineup long term. With Adam Ruzicka drawing into the lineup the guys chat about what other young players might get a callup and why the AHL stars might not be the right guys to bring up now. Plus, coming back to last week's Juuso Valimaki discussion and his recent call up, do we expect h...