Locked On Flames - Daily Podcast On The Calgary Flames Locked On Podcast Network

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?

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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 divisions.

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, discussing how his offensive production has improved since the start of the new year. Despite flashes of brilliance, it's impossible to ignore the underachievement of the Flames this season. With moderate expectations and a talented roster, the team fell short of reaching their full potential, and ultimately resulted in a trade deadline sell off.