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Dan and Matt recap the Flames' two wins in three games, Devin Cooley's standout performance against Carolina, and the growing debate over how Calgary should split starts between Cooley and Dustin Wolf. Plus, young players making progress and the return of the 2004 throwback jerseys.

The Flames are 0-5 for the first time in franchise history. Dan and Matt discuss Calgary's rebuild, young players getting their chance, Connor Zary's future, and the possibility of trading Devin Cooley.

The Flames are 0-3 and dead last in the NHL. Dan and Matt break down Calgary's ugly start, Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal clearing waivers, Ryan Huska's role in the rebuild, and whether being this bad is actually the right thing for the Flames.

Dan and Matt kick off Season 15 by looking at the Flames' preseason, opening-night roster and young players pushing for NHL jobs before making their annual predictions for the final season at the Saddledome.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.