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For The C of Red By The C of Red

Episodes

  1. Jul 19

    Blue Line Blueprint

    Dan and Matt break down Simon Nemec's new contract, the Jacob Middleton trade, Calgary's defensive depth, free agency, development camp, and the schedule for the Flames' final season at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

  2. Jun 29

    Nine Picks and a Big Trade

    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 players the Flames should re-sign, discuss whether Calgary should make any additions on July 1, and explore what comes next as the rebuild continues.

  3. Jun 15

    Where Rebuilds Are Won

    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.

  4. Jun 8

    What Should the Flames Do at Six?

    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.

  5. Apr 20

    Bottom Five and Looking Up

    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.

  6. Apr 13

    Cooley vs Wolf - A Good Problem?

    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.

  7. Apr 6

    From Blowout to Bounce Back

    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.

  8. Mar 31

    Winning the Wrong Games?

    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.

  9. Mar 23

    Signs of Life in the Rebuild

    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.

  10. Mar 17

    Life After the Deadline

    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.

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For The C of Red By The C of Red

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  • Creator
    Fireside Chat
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Fireside Chat podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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