Fireside Chat

The 2026 NHL Draft is in the books, but the Calgary Flames made their biggest move before the first pick by acquiring Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils. We break down the blockbuster trade, recap Calgary's nine-player draft class led by Carson Carels and Jack Hextall, and discuss why Craig Conroy's long-term vision is beginning to take shape. We also look ahead to free agency, debate which pl...

Beyond the first round, where should the Flames focus their draft strategy? We discuss Calgary's biggest organizational needs, potential Day 2 targets, and what a successful draft looks like for the rebuild.

The NHL Draft is approaching, and the Flames have two first-round picks to work with. We break down Calgary's options at pick 6, debate whether the team should trade up or down, and identify the prospects who could shape the next phase of the rebuild.

The Flames finish in the bottom five and turn toward the draft. We recap the final games, revisit our preseason predictions, and look at what comes next for Calgary.

The Flames are officially eliminated after a tough road trip. We break down what we learned, the growing role of young players, and what’s next for Calgary’s rebuild.

The Flames go from a blowout loss in Colorado to a bounce-back win in Anaheim. We break down the extremes of this road trip and what they reveal about Calgary right now.

The Flames are winning games again, but in the middle of a rebuild, is that actually a good thing? We break down a surprising week and what it means for Calgary’s future.

The Flames may be near the bottom of the standings, but the effort tells a different story. We break down a strong week, key performances, and what it means for Calgary’s rebuild moving forward.

The Flames continue their road trip as the rebuild shifts into development mode. We break down the games, evaluate new additions like Ryan Strome and Olli Määttä, and look at what comes next for Calgary.

The Flames finally say the “R-word.” We break down the trades of MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri, what Calgary received in return, and why this deadline signals a true rebuild.