Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames

Locked On Flames podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Calgary Flames and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig Conroy had a ridiculous mess to start cleaning up. How would you rank his first season with the Calgary Flames? Ryan Huska made the jump to the NHL and did what he could to make the most of this season. Players like Blake Coleman and jacob Markstrom had great seasons. Is next year the year Jonathan Huberdeau breaks through in Calgary?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get...

The Calgary Flames season has officially ended. There is a lot of uncertainty around Jacob Markstrom and his future with the organization. Rasmus Andersson and Mackenzie Weegar shared some important news in their exit meetings. What does Ryan Huska have to say after his first season as an NHL coach?       Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Do...

The Calgary Flames came into the season with a new coach, general manager and captain. There was a giant mess to clean up and it was going to take more than one season. Craig Conroy completed the goals of trading his pending UFAs. Ryan Huska shifted the vibes in the locker room and brought out new ways to play for these players. What else unfolded in Calgary over the last six months?  Top storylin...

The Calgary Flames season wraps up on Thursday and to contextualize this season and the front office's moves, co-hosts Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis engage in a simple game of 20 questions highlighting various storylines, performances and hypotheticals impacting the organization.  A Calgary Flames 20 Questions | Present, Future and unknown https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSce...  Support Us By S...

The Calgary Flames season is just about over. They are already preparing for next season by signing goaltender Walterri ignatjew. Dustin Wolf is moving at appropriate speed and his development is right on target. Does this mean the Flames trade Jacob Markstrom? Jess Belmosto shares her thoughts on Mackenzie Weegar and the leadership qualities he possesses.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...

The Calgary Flames are going to have to build the bulk of their next core through the draft. While re-litigating past mistakes might produce more certainty, there is no way to undo what's already been done. So now, the focus needs to be mastering the amateur scouting process. The Arizona Coyotes are seemingly moving forward with a re-location to Salt Lake city which might realign the NHL's divisio...

The Calgary Flames have toyed with rookie forward Connor Zary down the middle over the past few games. Could Zary be a long-term option down the middle? What does the experiment say about the team's outlook on these final games? How has Daniil Miromanov acclimated to Calgary? What have the Flames done to ease him into the organization? Could the Flames really move to the central division to accomo...

We all know the Calgary Flames had a tough season. What played into the downfall of this team? Plenty of pre-season models projected the Flames to make the playoffs. We delve deep into the Flames' special teams, highlighting their above average penalty kill that has been a rare bright spot. We also shine a spotlight on Jonathan Huberdeau's remarkable resurgence in the second half of the season, di...

The Calgary Flames look to make the most of these last six games before heading into the offseason with a few questions. Will they end up trading Jacob Markstrom? What does Dustin Wolf's contract look like and do they try to trade Andrew Mangiapane? What do they do about Andrei Kuzmenko and Yegor Sharangovich? Offseason Challenges for the Calgary Flames? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSceDAGvze...

Yegor Sharangovich came in as a reclamation project for the Calgary Flames. He had a down year in New Jersey but had a strong bounce back with the Flames. How did this happen and how has Ryan Huska made it work? The Tyler Toffoli trade is not looking so bad after all. Plus, where are the Flames at in terms of their line up? Who's in? Who's out?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Factor Meals...

We discuss Oliver Kylington's notable nomination for the prestigious Masterton Trophy, acknowledging his perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game. We also dive into the disappointment surrounding the Calgary Flames' elimination from playoff contention, analyzing their season performance and what this means for the team moving forward. Additionally, we touch upon the controversial de...

It was a 4-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights that will have Dustin Wolf standing a little taller in the coming days. The rookie goaltender fought hard to come out on top of what many thought would be a lopsided game. Jess Belmosto breaks down her thoughts on why the Calgary Flames will avoid going as far south as the Buffalo Sabres or the Ottawa Senators.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...

The Calgary Flames simply don't score enough to be a playoff team in today's NHL. While the team did lose three regulars from the lineup ahead of the trade deadline, it also underperformed relative to league average last season as well, proving that it wasn't just after the sell off that the team's offense took a dive.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head...

The Calgary Flames were about 20 goals away from being a playoff team during the 2022-2023 season. This year, the Flames are likely going to finish about 15 goals short of the league average. Where might the Flames be able to make up that goal difference and find some more offense?  How much more offense do the Flames need to be a playoff team? | What the numbers say  Support Us By Supporting Our...

As the Calgary Flames are set to miss the postseason for the second consecutive season, it's natural to take a step back and take stock of the rest of the NHL and what the Flames might be able to learn from other organizations. Even bad teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks offer lessons to the Flames. Things they can avoid doing !   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay M...

The Calgary Flames are taking their medicine as an organization and making the roster worse in the short term to improve the team's future. How much can change in one single offseason? Can the Flames jump from the outskirts of the lottery to the top 5? Can they squeak back into the wild card conversation?    How much better can the Flames be in one season? | Lottery next season? https://www.youtub...

The Flames had a good chance of winning last night but the universe had other plans. Jonathan Huberdeau's powerplay goal launched the vibes off the chart. Kuzmenko was robbed of a hat trick due to an overturned goal. What does this mean for the Flames game this weekend against the LA Kings?    The universe is on the Calgary Flames side https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSceDAGvzezmR5Fyo_a-VEg    Fo...

The Calgary Flames are amongst the soggy middle of the NHL. The Flames aren't awful enough to be a lottery team but they're not good enough for the postseason, is that about what the organization expected coming into the season? What other teams around the league are in the same boat. Julien McKenzie of The Athletic wrote a feature explaining the friendship between Flames legend Lanny McDonald and...

Nazem Kadri's second season with the Calgary Flames has been a positive one. From an increase in production to anchoring two unsuspecting rookies; he's been great. What can you expect from Kadri? Plus, Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis share their thoughts on the Flames prospect pool. Wrap up the show with your surprises of the season! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that...

It's okay to point and laugh. Jess Belmosto revisits some of her preseason predictions which include the Calgary Flames being better then the red hot Vancouver Canucks. Dustin Wolf, Jakob Pelletier and Matt Coronato did not make the full time jump to the NHL and Craig Conroy did not fumble the trade deadline.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Mo...

The Calgary Flames are entering unfamiliar territory. A rebuild has no clear direction or path to success. What should the Flames expect as they move through the process? The pair take a look at timelines of other rebuilds and playoff droughts.  Do the Flames have the best faculty to facilitate this rebuild?    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Mot...

The Calgary Flames have 14 regular season games remaining and general manager Craig Conroy is itching to remodel the team in his own image after largely being saddled with Brad Treliving's decisions. However, the Flames need to be wary of trying to improve the roster too fast too soon as it might lower the overall ceiling of the team in the long-term.  The Flames announced goaltender Daniel Vladar...

The Calgary Flames might not be looking to make a splash this summer but they still need to ice a team. Which UFAs and RFAs might be the best targets for the Calgary Flames? Which players could the flip at the deadline for more assets? Plus, Jess and Nick discuss the loss of Chris Simon and the implications of denying CTE.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, hea...

The journey continues for the Calgary Flames as they look to wrap up their season. Today, Jess Belmosto and Nick Zararis predict the 2024-25 opening night roster. Will Jacob Markstrom still be a Flame or will he be heading east? Where does Jakob Pelletier fit in with the group and does it make sense for him to start in the AHL?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit...