Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau tragically passed away Thursday evening.  Johnny Gaudreau meant so much to the city of Calgary and Calgary Flames fans. Gaudreau's legacy off the ice was just as important and impressive as on it.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Calgary Flames are about a month away from hitting the ice and there are still a number of questions ahead of them. Blake Coleman is one of the many names that have continuously come up in trade discussions. Is this a player that could want out and would it be beneficial for the Flames to trade him? Plus, Jess Belmosto dives into the possibilities of prospects not blossoming the way Connor Zar...

The San Jose Sharks have been one of the worst teams in modern NHL history. From a real shot at the Stanley Cup to the bottle of the barrel, their fall from grace has been tough to watch. Today Jess Belmosto is joined by JD Young of Locked On Sharks to talk about what it takes to successfully enter a rebuild. Does Craig Conroy have what it takes to commit to the long term plan? JD Young explains t...

Rasmus Andersson has come up through the Calgary Flames organization and made an impact on and off the ice. He went from an out of shape teenager to a leader. However, the Flames are in a very different place than they were even five years ago. Andersson has two years left on his current contract. Would it be worth exploring a trade to bring on more draft capital or even strong roster players?   S...

The Calgary Flames find themselves in a similar position as last year. This time around they're integrating Dustin Wolf for real. What can we expect from the 2 time AHL goaltender of the year? Can the Flames realistically start him 50% of the time? Plus, they have a lot of expiring UFAs again. Are they going to trade players like Andrei Kuzmenko or could we even see Blake Coleman or a Mikael Backl...

The Calgary Flames continue their journey to icing a Stanley Cup caliber roster. What can they learn from last season to push them in the right direction? Is Matt Coronato the answer to the Calgary Flames power play struggle? Does it make sense to trade an aging Rasmus Andersson or should they negotiate a shorter contract extension?  Rasmus Andersson trade? 3 Lessons the Calgary Flames Can Take Aw...

The Calgary Flames are in a position where they are looking to get younger and faster. However, there does seem to be a bit of a log jam when it comes to graduating some Calgary Wranglers to the NHL. Jess Belmosto shares her thoughts on who may be the next round of players to make the jump to the NHL. Will Jakob Pelletier be able to bounce back from his injury? Can Matt Coronato show that he is va...

Adam Klapka and Yan Kuznetsov recently signed extentions for the upcoming season. The Flames are still looking to get younger and better. Where do Klapka and Kuznetsov fit in in this plan? What are the expectations for them heading into the season? Plus, when can we expect a Cole Schwindt, Jakob Pelletier or Ilya Solovyov extension??    Two More Calgary Flames Extended https://www.youtube.com/chan...

The Calgary Flames will kick off their season in just over two months. There has been a lot of turnover in the organization and it's time to build new chemistry. Where does Mikael Backlund slot in now Andrew Mangiapane on the move? Where do the new guys like Anthony Mantha and Ryan Lomberg fit in? Plus, the defense looks brand new with all these unfamiliar faces. What do the pairings look like for...

Dustin Wolf is expected to make the full time jump to the Calgary Flames. What does a succesful season look like for the goaltender? Is it realistic to expect him to take on a full time starter workload this early on? Matt Coronato has been working hard to kick the bad habits. Is his offseason work enough to make a case for a full time power play role? And can Andrei Kuzmenko find his game again? ...

The Matthew Tkachuk trade takes the top spot for worst trade in Calgary Flames history. The return looked fair and solid at the time but Jonathan Huberdeau just hasn't panned out in Calgary. Mackenzie Weegar has been nothing shy of great. But what are some other flubs in Flames history? Is the Jarome Iginla trade worse than the Jay Bouwmeester? How do you decide which one is worse? And what can Cr...

What would be a realistic return for Jonathan Huberdeau? Is there even a GM out there that would touch taking on that contract with a 10 foot pole? Today Jess opens up the mailbag and takes your questions on Huberdeau's future, the most improved player and who might make the jump from the AHL to the Calgary Flames?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBa...

The Calgary Flames have their guy! Dustin Wolf has signed a two year extension with the Calgary Flames. The goaltender looks to make his way into the NHL as a full time starter after blazing through the developmental leagues. What are the expectations for Dustin Wolf and goaltending partner Dan Vladar?        Dustin Wolf Signs Two Year Extension with the Calgary Flames https://www.youtube.com/chan...

The Calgary Flames had the fifth-best NHL Power Play through the last six weeks of the season. Andrei Kuzmenko came in and took special teams by storm. The forward was acquired in the Elias Lindholm trade with the Vancouver Caucks. Players like Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau were key players in the Flames power play success. Jess dives into Rasmus Andersson's lack of aura and shot on the power...

The NHL offseason has been full of surprises! Today, Jess Belmosto shares the most shocking changes to the Pacific Division and her thoughts on possibly a big shift in the standings and immediate future for certain teams. The Calgary Flames have seen significant turnover but others may have them beat...   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors an...

The Calgary Flames kick the season off with a back to back against the Philadelphia Flyers and regional rival, the Edmonton Oilers. Both games have serious potential and who doesn't love a true competitive game? Why did the NHL only schedule 3 Battle of Alberta matchups and have two in Edmonton? Why not split it 2 and 2? Plus, who is ready for that Jacob Markstrom tribute video when the New Jersey...

The Calgary Flames have fully stepped into this rebuild and new era. Fans have wanted this for years and years and it's finally happening.  Now it's time to get to work! Is Dustin Wolf going to have a remarkable rookie year? Will players like Mackenzie Weegar remain seen as leaders? Jakob Pelletier and Matt Coronato may be on their revenge tours this season as well. Join Jess as she outlines the t...

Calgary unveiled their new arena and entertainment hub today. Scotia Place will be right around the corner from the current Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames look to move into their new home in Fall of 2027           . Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotors.com....

The Calgary Flames have had a very busy summer and fans kind of know what to expect. What might the 2024-25 line up look like? Will Jonathan Huberdeau find his groove? Is Matt Coronato going to take the next step in his professional career? Join Jess as she shares some of her very early way too early predictions.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Indeed Still searching for a great cand...

The San Jose Sharks got their first overall pick with Macklin Celebrini and the LA Kings traded away a bit of dead weight with Pierre Luc Dubois. Just who came out on top and who has left Jess scratching her head? The Calgary Flames have also had a solid offseason while the Vegas Golden Knights lost a majority of their key pieces.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Indeed Still searching...

Jakob Pelletier's predicted rookie season was derailed by an unfortunate preseason shoulder injury. While his season was shortened, his performance with the Flames left more to be desired. Fans love his energy and the positive vibes he brings to the team. What can fans expect from his expected rookie season?  Jakob Pelletier Looks To Make an Impact with Calgary Flames  https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Martin Pospisil was not expected to see the NHL this season so his rookie campaign came as a shocker to many. Pospisil's development took a hit due to his repeated concussions and other injuries. Pospisil, Nazem Kadri and Connor Zary became the most entertaining line for the Calgary Flames. Are there any setbacks ahead for Pospisil? What does his style of gameplay say about his longevity and reput...

Nazem Kadri had quite the success this season scoring 75 points in 82 games. Was there a bit of youth injected back into him playing with rookies Connor Zary and Martin Pospisil? Today Jess examines the many hats Kadri wore. Plus, is there a chance Kadri finish his contract in Calgary?    Nazem Kadri's Stellar Season and Stepping into the Role of a Leader https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSceDAGvz...

Jonathan Huberdeau has not met expectations since arriving in Calgary. There were several external factors like injuries and a tough relationship with Darryl Sutter played a role in his slow start. Things have settled and now the pressure is amped up. Is Anthony Mantha going to be the answer for unlocking Huberdeau's offense?    Jonathan Huberdeau Has To Pick It Up https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

The Calgary Flames are looking to their young players to take their next steps in development. Matt Coronato is a the 2022 first round pick for the Calgary Flames and his time is now. His first pro season was far from stellar but there is plenty of runway for him. Jess Belmosto shares her thoughts on where Coronato can grow and just how to set him up for success. Can Connor Zary and Yegor Sharango...