Calgary Flames Podcastleri

Even after the Calgary Flames 6-5 OT loss to the Dallas Stars, the team is still alive for the last playoff spot in the Western Conference. But how much of that is actually parity in the NHL vs the league itself just not being that good? The Calgary Flames keep losing one goal games and without a superstar talent like Jason Robertson, it's even har…

The Flames sucked us right back in with wins against Dallas and Minnesota only to lay a turd in a must win against Anaheim. Today we're talking all things Sutter, Huberdeau, and who is to blame for this mess (spoiler: it's everyone). Go Flames Go :( ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

The Calgary Flames lines were shuffled in a blender but it proved to be a success. The Flames showed up as high rollers against the Vegas Golden Knights in a 7-2. Jacob Markstrom put up a 17-save performance while the forward group provided the offense. Tyler Toffoli, Elias Lindholm and Blake Coleman had multi-point nights. Is it sustainable to kee…

The Calgary Flames have not left the locker room speechless this season. The loss against Arizona sent them into pure and utter silence. The media reports that you could hear a pin drop had it not been for them cleaning up their spaces. Mickael Backlund was at a loss for words, calling the constant losing, "old." Jess Belmosto breaks down the upcom…

The Arizona Coyotes singlehandedly extinguished Calgary’s flames. There is no way for Calgary to come back from this season without using these last handful of games as an extended preseason. They have the last 14 or 15 games to get ready for next season and leave it all on the ice. Are the Calgary Flames going to be making moves this summer? Nick …

Players like Jonathan Huberdeau and Mackenzie Weegar have not responded to Darryl Sutter's system. Instead of changing things up, Sutter has doubled down and acted as if his line of thinking isn't the problem. On today's episode, Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis break down what went wrong and the mechanics of the Flames system. The Calgary Flames Sys…

Jacob Markstrom shines in 5-1 victory against Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators. Jonathan Huberdeau had a 2 point night once placed on his left wing. Jess Belmosto breaks down the uselessness of Darryl Sutter is doing with the line jumbling and playing players out of position. Tensions Come To A As Calgary Flames Race Against The Clock https://…

Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis have a blast breaking down what needs to happen in order for the Calgary Flames to make the playoffs. What is an underdog? The Flames need to take it one game at a time in order to get into the postseason. Everything that's happened up to this point, doesn't matter. The Flames have to take control of what they have co…

Jacob Markstrom made 40 saves in 1-0 win over the Minnesota Wild. The Calgary Flames did not disappoint in their shootout and Jacob Pelletier let everyone know with his sunshiney attitude. Tyler Toffoli came up big for the Flames once again with his shootout winner. Plus, Jess Belmosto takes a moment to celebrate women in hockey! Support Us By Supp…

The Calgary Flames must go on a heater if they want to make the NHL playoffs. The game against the Dallas Stars showed this teams potential and what could snowball into a run for things. The Calgary Flames can not run out of time here. Every game is one step closer to the season coming to an end. Jacob Markstrom has gotten it together but now it's …

Darryl Sutter laughs as the product he produces gets booed off the ice in their 3-0 loss against the Minnesota Wild. Apparently, there is no reason to be worried or upset about the team Sutter is icing. The construction of theCalgary Flames has been so frustrating to watch and everyone has something to say aside from Darryl Sutter. Jess Belmosto pr…

The NHL trade deadline has come and gone. Specific teams outshined while others underperformed. The Eastern Conference continues to shine while the West falters. Are the New Jersey Devils going to make a significant run? Can the Boston Bruins keep the momentum going or will they fizzle in the first round like the Tampa Bay Lightning? The Calgary Fl…

The lack of direction and leadership has officially trickled down to the ice. The Calgary Flames roster knows there is no direction and no one is willing to take over the ship and steer it back on course. Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis talk about how the relationship between owner, coach and general manager have put this team in the position they a…

The Flames had another dominate week of hockey (including an absolute beat down of the Bruins) ruined by horrendous goaltending. As our playoff hopes dwindle we are left with frustration and to ponder what Brad Treliving's trade deadline plan (if any) is. Go Flames Go! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

The Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames hit the ice on the second half of Boston's back to back. Jess Belmosto is joined by Ian McClaren of Locked On Bruins to discuss Boston's success, Calgary's struggles & trade deadline targets. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.…

It's been reported that the Calgary Flames have had to pivot to plan b ahead of the deadline. They are taking an approach that they didn't think they had to based on how this season is going. The Calgary Flames have a number of roster players that could be used as bait and bring in a solid return. Elias Lindholm and Mikael Backlund are reported nam…

NHL General Managers are calling about 2024 UFAs like Elias Lindholm and Tyler Toffoli. Could the Flames actually consider making adjustments rather than waiting to see how the offseason plays out? Dillon Dube and Andrew Mangiapane talked with Ryan Dittrick about their healthy competition. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar …

The Calgary Flames have two options: buy or sell. Brad Treliving holds the cards right now and could do some damage before his contract expires. He could easily trade away Andrew Mangiapane for another roster player and some picks or he could bring in another forward or defenseman to pick up the slack. Or... could he bring in an old name like Cam T…

The Calgary Flames continue to ride the struggle bus as they drop another 2 points to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Flames are a team that needs a shift in personnel but that doesn't happen during the regular season. It's about riding out the highs and mainly lows of the season and hoping to see a shift next October. The difference between the Calg…

The Calgary Flames need to make a move at the deadline but the question is who and where do they add? Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis sit down to talk about the problem with being middle of the road with no real pieces you can move. The players can only do so much and play to a certain level, especially when they are walking on eggshells. Jonathan H…

Cale Makar is back in concussion protocol after another huge collision. This is the second time this month that the defenseman has found himself out of the game due to a concussion. Are we going to hold the league accountable the same way we talked about Tua Tagovailoa and the NFL? What is the double standard here? Plus, the decision to let him bac…

Just another week in the life of Calgary Flames fan as the Flames lost precious points to the lowly Flyers and Red Wings but managed to beat the hottest team in the NHL, the New York Rangers. Oh, and Allan Walsh decided to chime in on the team's struggles. The fun never ends! -------------------------------------------------------------------------…

The Calgary Flames beat the New York Rangers in a 3-2 OT win Saturday. The game's first minute was electric with goals from Andrew Mangiapane and Nazem Kadri. Then it was nothing. There was no insurance goal throughout the game. When the Rangers tied it in the third, you counted on a lot that could've gone wrong. Jacob Markstrom looked unrecognizab…

The Calgary Wrangles are seeing a lot of success this season. Goaltending, offense and special teams are going crazy which is a recipe for success. Who took their penalty kill to the next level? Stef Bastinck, the biggest Wranglers fan in the northeast knows the ins and outs of the team. Dustin Wolf is having a career year. Is he ready to make that…

How many times can we say it? Quantity over quality. Their roster is not built for high-end talent and their finishing chances are down without Tkachuk and Gaudreau. The offense can only carry so much of the weight before you start looking at the goaltending. Is it possible to put Jacob Markstrom on LTIR and let Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf carry you…

Players have every right to decide where they want to play and where they want to spend the majority of their careers. The NBA and NFL do things a lot differently and there is rarely ever bad blood between players and owners. It's time for the NHL players to get behind the movement and take control of their destinies. Nick Zararis breaks down the p…

It has been one year since the Calgary Flames acquired forward Tyler Toffoli. How has it been a year? The team looks mighty different than it did a year ago and so do the Flames goals of the postseason.He came in as a middle six forward and jumped to the top line with Matthew Tkachuk's departure. Toffoli has silenced the haters and doubters with hi…

One step forward, two steps back. It's been the name of the game for the Flames this year. Today we're breaking down the 1-1-2 road trip that saw the Flames hammer Buffalo but blow games against Ottawa, Detroit and New York. Also, what is going on with Jacob Markstrom? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

Timo Meier is the number one target across the trade deadline board. This isn't a player you're going to fleece a general manager for. The San Jose Sharks are going to want top dollar for their second-best player. JD Young explains how quickly the market shifted with Vladimir Tarasenko off to New York. Plus, there is a singular prospect that could …

Big hits and egregious violence is ultimately part of sports. People can like it or hate it. It's entirely up to the consumer to decide if they like it or not. There is no clearly defined line on when a hit becomes dirty. Today, Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis break down a scholarly article about where violence stems from and why it won't change. Pl…

NHL teams have to assess where they are in order to determine if they are buyers or sellers at the deadline. Today, Jess Belmosto goes over the current playoff bracket and the matchups. The Colorado Avalanche would face off against the red hot Dallas Stars. Would Jake Ottenger be able to keep Cale Makar quiet? How would the Stars offense hold up ag…

The Calgary Flames & New York Rangers put on quite the performance at MSG Monday night. Jacob Trouba was throwing his body around and the Calgary Flames did not like it. How did Milan Lucic end up in the box after Sammy Blais rocked him back to 2011? Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis break down the game, rules and misunderstandings from last night's g…

500!!!!! Thank you all for joining in for our 500th episode. Over the last 3.5 seasons, Jess Belmosto has seen a lot. From Geoff Ward getting fired to Darryl Sutter's return; we run through it all. Jess and Nick Zararis reflect on Calgary Flames hockey since 2020. The bubble may have been a fever dream. Andrew Mangiapane was Worlds MVP and Chris Ta…

The NHL All-Star Game is this weekend, so it's a perfect time to reevaluate it. The ASG is not for casual fans so how do you properly market it? How do you grow the game when you are anti-fun? Nick Zararis and Jess Belmosto are here to turn back in time to revisit the history of All-Star Games and pitch ideas for how to improve it. *hint hint* MIC …

It's been a minute since we hopped on a podcast so we had to rehash the return of Johnny Gaudreau to the Dome last week. Additionally, we're trying to get a handle on what this team is at the 50 game mark and breaking down important topics like which resorts the guys are spending their breaks, Jakob Pelletier's play, how we keep losing to the Chica…

From Dan Vladar to Nazem Kadri, the Calgary Flames had a dominant January. Is this something that will carry over or will Jacob Markstrom's struggles continue? Does it make sense to call this a goalie controversy? Plus, how have Noah Hanifin and Rasmus Andersson's progression helped the team? Calgary Flames January Report Card https://www.youtube.c…

Elias Lindholm leads the Calgary Flames in points. Tyler Toffoli is blowing expectations out of the water and Trevor Lewis has had a bit of a resurgence. Jess Belmosto checks in on the points board and sees who is underperforming. Which goalie is outshining the other and who can afford to start betting on themselves? Calgary Flames Mid-Season Check…

Brad Treliving has had a rather successful tenure as Calgary Flames general manager. He has been able to navigate the last decade through the ups and downs of the coaching and goalie carousel. You can present that case to anyone and say this is a rather solid general manager but if Darryl Sutter wants the job, he's going to get it. The friendship b…

The Nashville Predators are in on the wild card race and they are not too different from the Calgary Flames. Bryan Bastin joins the show to talk waiver wire losses, goaltending and trying to kick your offense into gear. Is it time for David Poile to say goodbye to his role as general manager? Plus, Jess and Bryan talk all about pretty stat graphs a…

The New York Islanders came knocking and the Vancouver Canucks answered. Bo Horvat was traded to the Island for r Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty and a conditional first round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft. Plus, Jess talks about the PHF All Star Game and the upcoming NHL All-Star Game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is…

Bruce Boudreau has to be one of the most likable coaches in the NHL. He was wrongfully fired and strung along by the Vancouver Canucks. Rich Tocchet took over behind the bench and was met with "Bruce There It Is" chants. Plus, Auston Matthews is out for three weeks with a knee sprain and that means Alexsander Barkov will replace him. This had the i…

Today Jess and Nick break down the odds from Fanduel and HockeyViz for the Calgary Flames playoff push. What are the keys for this team to make the playoffs? The Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators are two of their most formidable opponents for snagging that second wild card spot. Are the Flames going to be able to make solid trade deadline deci…

The Calgary Flames won the Gaudreau bowl. It took extra hockey but Dillon Dube came up big in OT against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The emotions were high and the Saddledome was filled with cheers and jeers. Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis break down the emotions, reality and logic behind last night's fan performance. Plus, the dos and don'ts of whe…

It's the long-awaited and highly anticipated return of Johnny Gaudreau! In today's episode of Locked On Flames, Jess Belmosto and Jay Foster chat about Gaudreau's season and the injuries hitting Columbus. We can't forget Erik Gudbranson's signing in Columbus this past summer. How are the Blue Jackets handling their injuries and what does it mean fo…

Today we're spending way too much time analyzing Darryl Sutter's post game comments (and the ensuing media s***storm that followed) and Jacob Pelletier's first game in the show. Then we're breaking down the last week of games including uninspired performances against Nashville and Colorado and a fantastic win against Tampa Bay. See you tomorrow, Jo…