Episodes
Oliver Kylington has been named a top three finalist for the Masterson trophy. Frederik Andersen and Connor Ingram also earned final nods after their each unique struggles over the last season. All three players are winners regardless of the final outcome. It is not easy to overcome your battles whether they are physical or mental. Jess Belmosto shares updates on the former Flames still in the playoffs. How are Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin doing? Elias Lindholm is coming up clutch for the...
Published 05/03/24
It's been exactly a year since the Calgary Flames fired their head coach Darryl Sutter. The firing came as a shock to many considering friendship blocked Treliving from firing him mid season. The Flames are now one year removed from the Darryl Sutter era. What has Ryan Huska brought to the table? Have the Flames been able to make up for any lost ground?
Published 05/02/24
All signs pointed to Jacob Markstrom being traded at the deadline. The Calgary Flames just couldn't make it happen. Markstrom's bounce back performance is something to be commended. The goaltender got a clean slate with new head coach Ryan Huska. The Flames mismanaged the trade and ended up soiling the relationship. What does the future look like for the Calgary Flames and Jacob Markstrom?
Published 05/01/24
Mackenzie Weegar has cemented himself as one of the leaders in the Calgary Flames locker room. The defenseman set records for the Flames with 20 goals and 200 blocked shots. He is committed to staying through the rebuild and working to bring the cup back to Calgary.
Published 04/29/24
The Calgary Flames AHL affiliate the Calgary Wranglers, begin their race to the Calder Cup! The Wranglers will faceoff in a best-of-3 series against the Tucson Roadrunners. Dustin Wolf looks for more postseason success as Matt Coronato looks to build off regular season success. Jess Belmosto previews the series.
Published 04/29/24
The Calgary Flames have another set of challenges ahead of them. What do you do about your goaltending situation? Are you going to trade Jacob Markstrom and ride with Dustin Wolf and re-sign Dan Vladar or maybe sign another less expensive goaltender? What does Dustin Wolf need to do to earn that next contract?
Published 04/25/24
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.
Published 04/23/24
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?
Published 04/23/24
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 storylines for the 2023-24 Calgary Flames https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSceDAGvzezmR5Fyo_a-VEg
Published 04/18/24
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.
Published 04/13/24
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...
Published 04/11/24
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/UCSceDAGvzezmR5Fyo_a-VEg
Published 04/10/24
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.
Published 04/09/24
We disccuss 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 decisions made in recent games, including Connor Zary's surprising healthy scratch and Martin...
Published 04/06/24
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
Published 04/05/24
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.
Published 04/04/24
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.
Published 04/02/24
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?
Published 04/01/24