Latest Calgary flames Podcast Episodes
The Waiting Game is OVER
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - December 14, 2023 22:55 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames can no longer wait to trade their pending UFAs. This is not going to be an overly competitive hockey team come the second half of the season. Noah Hanifin and Elias Lindholm have showed drop offs in play and now Chris Tanev is out due to injury. Craig Conroy needed to be proac...
Maximizing the Value of Huberdeau, Kadri and Weegar
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - December 13, 2023 23:52 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsIt is no secret that Jonathan Huberdeau has been underperforming. The criticism is a harsh reality for Calgary Flames fans as this is the first year in the 8-year extension. Just where does Huberdeau's production match up regarding value to players like Mackenzie Weegar, Nazem Kadri and Matthew ...
The NHL Won't wait for the Flames
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - December 12, 2023 20:27 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames are a perfectly average NHL team. In a league with more parity than ever, they can just hang around if they wish. But in a league where the margin of error is razor thin, the Flames need to play a perfect game to win every night is just too difficult. How feasible is it to tr...
Flames Destroy the Hurricanes in Third Period Comeback
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - December 09, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn another comeback performance, the Calgary Flames took home another 2 points. They fell behind early but Dustin Wolf kept them in the game. The rookie goaltender did not think twice and held his head high even when falling behind early. Dillon Dube played just over five minutes. Is Ryan Huska ...
Evaluating Dillon Dube
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - December 08, 2023 00:11 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsDillon Dube has had many opportunities to make something work within the Calgary Flames organization. After two 30+ point seasons, he has been unable to find and build off momentum. Nick Zararis and Jess Belmosto evaluate the type of player Dube is and readjust the expectations. Would it make se...
Fueling the Noah Hanifin to the Arizona Coyotes Fire ft. Robyn Leano
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - December 07, 2023 02:08 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsNoah Hanifin could be on the move at any given moment. The last few weeks there have been rumors floating around linking the blueliner to the Arizona Coyotes. Jess Belmosto and Locked On Coyotes host Robyn Leano talk about the current state of both teams and how they seem to be trending in diffe...
Jacob Markstrom To Miss Time Due to Broken Hand, Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar Get The Spotlight
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - December 06, 2023 01:49 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsCalgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom to miss time due to some broken fingers. Dustin Wolf was recalled and Dan Vladar will start tonight against the Minnesota Wild. This is the best time for these two goaltenders to prove themselves. Dustin Wolf is working to get consistent NHL reps to offi...
It's Time to Move on from Dillon Dube
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - December 04, 2023 02:49 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames dropped a competitive battle against the Vancouver Canucks. Connor Zary had another phenomenal outing and has earned every second of ice time if not more. Where is Andrew Mangiapane and his defensive game? The Calgary Flames have a forward group with strong two-way players. Th...
Nazem Kadri Shines in OT Win Against the Red Hot Dallas Stars
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - December 01, 2023 20:47 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames complete another come from behind win against the Dallas Stars. Nazem Kadri sealed the deal with an overtime goal a little over a minute into extra hockey. It was a competitive effort at both ends of the ice. There was a spark in players like Noah Hanifin and Jonathan Huberdea...
Nikita Zadorov TRADED
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - December 01, 2023 02:24 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsNikita Zadorov officially has a new home. He was sent to the Vancouver Canucks for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Is Craig Conroy nuts for trading him within the division or is this a jab at Brad Treliving? The overall reaction has been the...
A Blue Line Trade Feels Imminent
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 30, 2023 03:26 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks are calling for players like Nikita Zadorov and Chris Tanev. Craig Conroy is still not in a rush because the Calgary Flames are winning. Mark Giordano is expected to miss some time after suffering an injury earlier this week. The Flames have wasted e...
Did We Push the Panic Button Too Soon?
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 29, 2023 00:21 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsToday, Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis chat about the Chicago Blackhawks terminating Corey Perry's contract. There are so many reasons why you can't take things at face value but also why you shouldn't take every tweet at face value either. There are a handful of pending UFAs dominating CapFriend...
Clawing their way back to .500
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 27, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames have yet to reach .500. They got within reach after a win against the Dallas Stars but fell short against the Colorado Avalanche. The powerplay continues to be an issue as the Flames while Andrew Mangiapane is starting to look like his old self. There are still easily fixable ...
Chasing .500 and Avoiding a Deeper Hole Against Top Western Conference Teams
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 24, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames played a "slow and sloppy" game against the Nashville Predators. They could not keep up with the Predators or take advantage of the powerplay. Overall it was a horrible performance that pushed the Flames further away from breaking even at .500. These next three opponents are a ...
Chasing .500 and Avoiding a Deeper Hole Against Top Western Conference Teams
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 24, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames played a "slow and sloppy" game against the Nashville Predators. They could not keep up with the Predators or take advantage of the powerplay. Overall it was a horrible performance that pushed the Flames further away from breaking even at .500. These next three opponents are a...
Analyzing Calgary's Power Play & Finding What Works
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 21, 2023 23:17 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsJonathan Huberdeau scoring on the power play against the Seattle Kraken was not on anyone's bing card. Marc Savard took over the Calgary Flames power play and has had to figure out how to navigate it. There is only so much one can do with what you've got. Has Rasmus Andersson's one timer become ...
Yegor Sharangovich Emerges in Near Comeback Against the Islanders
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 20, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames traded Tyler Toffoli for Yegor Sharangovich back in June. There was a fear of little hope for Toffoli's replacement after Sharangovich's down year. He has started to emerge and make a difference in the Flames lineup. His tying goal against the Islanders on Saturday sent the Fl...
A Night For Huberdeau and Lindholm in 5-2 Win Over Vancouver Canucks
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 18, 2023 00:57 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsJonathan Huberdeau was able to snap his drought and get the monkey off his back. It was a great night for Flames underdogs like Elias Lindholm, Huby and Dillon Dube. Everyone found their way to the scoresheet and even multiple times! Nazem Kadri was able to find the back of the net again. It was...
Selling Ahead of the Deadline: Moving on From Zadorov and Tanev first
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 16, 2023 23:40 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames are going to be sellers. There are four players they have to realistically move on from by the trade deadline. First, Nikita Zadorov and Chris Tanev will be the first to move. Because of their minimal cap hit, the Flames will have more room here. But what are the disadvantages...
It's Time To Rebuild
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 15, 2023 23:58 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames are overdue for a retooling and at the point of a full blown rebuild. Jonathan Huberdeau just hasn't worked out for the Flames. The talent isn't enough if the talent is showing up. How can the Flames make lemonade with these lemons? Noah Hanifin and Elias Lindholm should be on...
Lines Completely Shaken Up in Calgary + The Latest Update with Edmonton Oilers
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 14, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames look to snap their losing streak against the Montreal Canadiens. The Flames are still trying to generate offense and figure out how to generate those high danger chances. Will the most recent line changes be enough for the Flames to come out on top? Jacob Markstrom returns to ...
Nikita Zadorov Requests Trade & Fighting a Good Fight Against the Toronto Maple Leafs
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 13, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsNikita Zadorov has officially requested a trade out of Calgary. This is a complete 180 from where he was two months ago. Jess Belmosto explains why this isn't anything overly surprising. His agent had a few things to say on Twitter including that Zadorov is the best defenseman on the Flames. Chr...
Kevin Weekes' Bombshells & Setting Wolf Up For True NHL Success
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 10, 2023 23:46 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsDustin Wolf's call up does not mean a trade is coming. It does help his case to break into the NHL in a full-time capacity. Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis talk about how slow and steady wins the race. They discuss the importance of learning from a veteran and not being thrown to the wolves. They ...
Kevin Weekes' Bombshells & Setting Wolf Up For True NHL Success
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 10, 2023 23:46 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsDustin Wolf's call up does not mean a trade is coming. It does help his case to break into the NHL in a full-time capacity. Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis talk about how slow and steady wins the race. They discuss the importance of learning from a veteran and not being thrown to the wolves. They...
Dustin Wolf Gets The Call and So Does Noah Hanifin... From San Jose?
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 10, 2023 01:07 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsToday, the Calgary Flames recalled goaltender Dustin Wolf from the Calgary Wranglers. He joins the team on a three-game road trip to Ontario and Quebec. Is Jacob Markstrom banged up or is he just going for insurance? Elliotte Freidman shared that it was preventive rather than an impending trade....
Dustin Wolf Gets The Call and So Does Noah Hanifin... From San Jose?
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 10, 2023 01:07 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsToday, the Calgary Flames recalled goaltender Dustin Wolf from the Calgary Wranglers. He joins the team on a three-game road trip to Ontario and Quebec. Is Jacob Markstrom banged up or is he just going for insurance? Elliotte Freidman shared that it was preventive rather than an impending trade. ...
Confidence on the rise & putting Huby in a corner
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 09, 2023 00:53 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames have won two straight and the biggest storyline is Huska benching Huberdeau for most of the third period. At some point you have to do something instead of saying something. Actions speak louder than words. The Flames are finding their footing through the adversity.This team c...
Hanifin, Zadorov and Tanev on their way out?
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 07, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsIt appears that the Calgary Flames have started making calls on some of those pending UFAs. Elliotte Freidman reported on 32 Thoughts that Craig Conroy has started calling around for feelers on Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev and Nikita Zadorov. Nothing is close to being done but Conroy is testing the...
The Losing Streak is Over & Where Do They Go From Here?
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 06, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames left the Seattle Kraken stranded out at sea in a 6-3 win Saturday night. It was a big night for rookie Martin Pospisil who made his debut and scored his first goal. Andrew Mangiapane's illegal cross check on Jared McCann got him suspended for a single game. ( post-recording ne...
The Losing Streak is Over & Where Do They Go From Here?
Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames - November 06, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Calgary Flames left the Seattle Kraken stranded out at sea in a 6-3 win Saturday night. It was a big night for rookie Martin Pospisil who made his debut and scored his first goal. Andrew Mangiapane's illegal cross check on Jared McCann got him suspended for a single game. ( post-recording new...