Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames face a pivotal crossroads after their fifth loss of 2026—will a bold rebuild reshape their future? We examine how teams like the San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers have navigated transformational rebuilds, spotlighting strategies Calgary could emulate, potential draft targets like Gavin McKenna and the looming Rasmus Andersson trade. With the Flames already...

The Calgary Flames lean on Connor Zary and Matt Coronato’s scoring uptick as trade rumors for Rasmus Andersson swirl. Can their young core spark a turnaround during the crucial road trip? The Flames aim to avoid another slide as they battle the Columbus Blue Jackets, with roster moves looming and Andersson’s future in question. We spotlight Flames draft comparisons for Zary and Coronato compared t...

The Calgary Flames steady the ship with a gritty win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, snapping their losing streak as Connor Zary steps up and Dustin Wolf finally gets a game off with Devin Cooley returning to ice while still recovering from illness. Can the Flames' young players step up and the team rely on some of their defensive core to stay competitive amidst looming trade rumors for Nazem Kadri,...

The Calgary Flames offensive slump sparks playoff concerns as Dustin Wolf faces relentless pressure in net after an eighth straight start. Can key players like Connor Zary and Blake Coleman ignite a turnaround, or is a rebuild looming for the Flames? We spotlight the team’s fourth consecutive loss and examine Wolf’s heavy workload, confidence issues among the roster and the impact of frequent line...

The Calgary Flames are face mounting pressure as Dustin Wolf shoulders seven consecutive starts. Can the young goaltender withstand this relentless pace or is his confidence at risk? The team’s recent 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens exposes glaring defensive gaps and an anemic power play with Ryan Huska and Joel Farabee urging tougher battles and more from key players. We break down the Flames’...

Are the Calgary Flames eyeing the Montreal Canadiens' blueprint for a faster rebuild? With Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield leading a surging Canadiens youth movement, we break down how top draft picks like Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovský are accelerating Montreal’s rise, and what this means for "Team Tank" advocates in Calgary. Will the Flames follow the Canadiens’ strategy or carve their own path...

The Seattle Kraken snapped the Calgary Flames home winning streak with a 5-1 rout, raising fresh doubts about Calgary’s playoff push. Can the Flames regain momentum on their crucial five-game road trip as the cracks in their offense and special teams become even more apparent? We spotlight Dustin Wolf’s heavy workload, Jonathan Huberdeau’s missed opportunities and the team’s struggle to capitalize...

The Calgary Flames’ 5-game home win streak snaps as miscues and fights against the Nashville Predators raise tiebreaker concerns for the good if you want the Flames to tank, but for bad if you see Calgary as a Western Conference playoff team. Can the Flames regain their momentum against the red-hot Seattle Kraken on Monday at Scotiabank Saddledome at the midway point of the NHL season? We break do...

The Calgary Flames are building momentum for a playoff push, fueled by their New Year’s Eve record of 14-4-2 since the 2000-01 season. With goaltender Devin Cooley signing a contract extension, and Dustin Wolf remaining one of the best goalies in the NHL, can this duo be the key to clinching a wild card spot in the jam-packed Western Conference race? We hear from Cooley about his new extension and...

The Calgary Flames extend their winning streak at Scotiabank Saddledome as Connor Zary nets the overtime winner against the Boston Bruins. We break down the Flames’ impressive home-ice surge, detailing Zary’s clutch moments and Blake Coleman’s rise as Calgary’s top scorer. Can Coleman's leadership and Dustin Wolf’s stellar goaltending propel the Flames into playoff contention despite shaky road pe...

In a confusing bounce back from the prior game four days earlier, the Calgary Flames outduel the Edmonton Oilers in an electric Battle of Alberta, powered by standout performances from Blake Coleman, Adam Klapka, and Ryan Lomberg. Can Dustin Wolf’s stellar goaltending and Calgary’s surging home-ice momentum propel them closer to a wild card spot? Ryan G. breaks down Calgary’s gritty 3-2 win, spotl...

As the Calgary Flames brace for another fierce Battle of Alberta, the Flames are plagued by inconsistent scoring as Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley prepare for the strong offense of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers. Will another big loss shift Calgary toward the NHL draft lottery amid the trade rumors for Rasmus Andersson, such as those proposed by Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnst...

The Edmonton Oilers crush the Calgary Flames in first of two Battle of Alberta games on Tuesday, exposing a widening gap in young talent and offensive firepower. Can Dustin Wolf’s heroics in net rescue the Flames from a long-term rebuild, or is a shakeup in Calgary unavoidable? We spotlight Connor McDavid’s dominant point streak and Leon Draisaitl’s hat trick, dissecting why talent continues to tr...

The Calgary Flames eye another statement win over the Edmonton Oilers as wounded Oilers struggle with goalie uncertainty. Can Michael Backlund’s red-hot line and a top-ranked penalty kill tilt the Battle of Alberta in Calgary’s favor? We break down how injuries to Edmonton’s goaltending—highlighted by Connor Ingram’s recent call-up—and the relentless firepower of Connor McDavid set the stage for t...

While there are still many questions as to whether or not they'll actually make the NHL Western Conference postseason, the Calgary Flames showed they're a playoff-caliber team after toppling the Vegas Golden Knights. Powered by Michael Backland’s multi-goal game, a key score from Ryan Lomberg and standout goaltending from Devin Cooley, the Flames handed Vegas only its third regulation road defeat...

The Calgary Flames rally to edge the Seattle Kraken, 4-2, as playoff hopes and draft lottery dreams collide. Rasmus Andersson continues to enhance his trade value with three assists. If Calgary truly wants to Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg, perhaps elite goaltending from Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley will make it more difficult for the Flames to avoid the postseason. Michael Backlund scored two goa...

The Calgary Flames host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night at Scotiabank Saddledome in an NHL Pacific Division tilt. Blake Coleman, nicknamed Pickles, has been a consistent presence in the C of Red since joining the Flames after winning a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning and getting drafted by the New Jersey Devils. The Kraken are reeling at 1-8-1 in their last 10 games. We look at Calga...

The Calgary Flames might want to consider aiming for a top pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft after seeing how talented the San Jose Sharks young players are in Tuesday's 6-3 loss. Now seven points back of the Los Angeles Kings and Sharks in the Western Conference wild card, how should Ryan Huska, Rasmus Andersson and Blake Coleman approach the rest of the season. Calgary plays 7 of its next 8 games...

The Calgary Flames will be a playoff team or a rebuilding team after Rasmus Andersson, Hunter Brzustewicz and Dustin Wolf play a current NHL wild card team, the San Jose Sharks, potentially without Mikael Backlund. The C of Red has extended to the road with the Flames' Dads Tour in full force, and the Flames have been successful over the past couple of trips, something Blake Coleman hopes will sta...

Jonathan Huberdeau and Martin Pospisil will not be playing in the final preseason match. Both suffered injuries in the last tilt against Vancouver Canucks. Pospisil was on the ice for practice but left after getting a stick up high. Jessica shares her concerns regarding Pospisil's concussion history. Can Matvei Griden take a spot should either of them be out for any time? Plus, Ilya Solovyov gets...

Is the third time the charm for the Edmonton Oilers? Will Mitch Marner take the Vegas Golden Knights back to the Stanley Cup Final? Can Dustin Wolf do it again for the Calgary Flames? And are the Los Angeles Kings destined to lose in round one to Edmonton forever? In a special Pacific Division Contenders round table preview, Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Chris...

The Calgary Flames have made another round of cuts and Matvei Griden and Rory Kerins have made it another day. The two young forwards have fought the entire preseason for a roster spot. In a perfect world, they would both make it. Due to the Flames plethora of forwards, that is unlikely. Join Jessica cBelmosto as she shares her thoughts on the latest rounds of cuts, Parekh and Kerins on the PP AND...

Rory Kerins is having himself one heck of a camp. The Flames risk losing him to waivers should they decide he isn't cut out for the NHL roster. Are the Flames willing to take that risk on an emerging NHL centre? Kerins is second in points before Morgan Frost this preseason. Martin Pospisil has some room to grow and room for improvement. He had a tough sophomore slump and looks like the odd man out...

The stakes are high for Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh. He has continued to play at a high level, giving Huska a run for his money for assembling an opening-night roster. Plus, Rory Kerins may need a closer look. He has limited NHL experience BUT he has a lot to offer. Can the Flames find a spot for the promising centre? Plus, Jessica shares her thoughts ahead of the Flames match up against...

The Calgary Flames are set to faceoff against the Seattle Kraken in another preseason game at the Saddledome. Jonathan Huberdeau and Yegor Sharangovich are back in the line up while Mikael Backlund and other veterans are out. Are the Flames willing to extend Rasmus Andersson or is that door shut? Plus, preliminary talks about a Ryan Huska extension have begun. Zayne Parekh and Morgan Frost look to...