Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat
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Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat is an independent, alternate source of news and analysis for Calgary Flames fans. Our mantra is “For the C of Red, by the C of Red”. We are a small group of passionate Flames fans who love to talk about our team, and we want to cover our team from a different perspective. We’re not a big media company that has to appeal to everyone, we can talk about the issues that concern the serious Calgary Flames fan.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    What A Heartbreaker!

    The Flames' playoff dreams have been extinguished. The guys deliver their final thoughts on the season, dissect the upcoming free agent decisions (who stays, who goes?), and speculate on potential further roster changes. Plus, Dan and Matt revisit their preseason predictions – how did they fare?

    1h 33m

  2. APR 14

    Meaningful Hockey In April

    This episode recaps the past week's games against San Jose, Anaheim, and Minnesota, along with discussion of the Calgary Flames' playoff hopes, detailing scenarios for playoff qualification. The show also discusses the implications of the Flames' standing in the draft, Sharangovich's return to form, if Zayne Parekh should get into the lineup and and whether Craig Conroy's Trade Deadline decisions were the right call. The guys also preview the first-ever Harvey’s Mountain Classic animated game.

    55 min

  3. APR 7

    Hanging On By A Thread

    The Calgary Flames clawed their way to 5 out of 8 points this week, clinging to playoff contention by a thread. Join the Fireside Chat crew as they dissect the Flames’ current position, navigating the tightrope walk to the postseason. We dive deep into the controversial string of disallowed goals that have left Flames fans scratching their heads. Plus, we address the concerning injury woes plaguing prospect Sam Honzek and how these setbacks could impact his long-term potential. We also get updates on Aydar Suniev and Zayne Parekh’s seasons and speculate on when these promising talents might don the Flaming C. The hot topic of the week? Offer sheets! Should the Flames leverage an offer sheet to snag a top-tier player or a desperately needed Center? We debate potential targets, including Matthew Knies, Kappo Kakko, Marco Rossi, Noah Dobson, and Evan Bouchard. Are these game-changers worth the risk?

    59 min

  4. MAR 31

    Are The Playoffs Out of Reach?

    Time is running out. The Calgary Flames are seven points adrift, and the clock is ticking on their playoff aspirations. With only ten games left, is it too little, too late? On this episode of Fireside Chat, we dive deep into the standings, scrutinize the team’s recent performance, and confront the harsh reality: can the Flames pull off a miracle?

    59 min

  5. MAR 24

    A Successful New York Road Trip

    This week Dan and Matt are joined by Kevin Olenick from the Shifts and Pucks podcast. They dive deep into the Flames’ surprising New York road trip success, dissecting how Calgary remains firmly in the playoff hunt. Is Ryan Huska the right coach for the job? The guys debate his performance and the season’s unique challenges. Plus, they weigh in on the buzz around potential NHL expansion and preview the Flames’ upcoming week – can they keep the momentum going?

    1h 17m

  6. MAR 17

    So Close Yet So Far From The Playoffs

    After two tough losses, the Calgary Flames fell out of a Western Conference Wildcard spot this week. With a Connor Zary suspension and a Mikael Backlund injury, the Flames are short of NHL-ready bodies without many options to recall from the Wranglers, which might be one of the factors that makes them fall out of playoff contention. With a tough Eastern road trip this week, the Flames may fall out of contention and into the bottom 10 teams of the league by the end of the week.

    47 min

  7. MAR 10

    A Quiet Trade Deadline

    For only the third time in Calgary Flames history, the team didn’t make a move at the NHL trade deadline. Did Craig Conroy make a mistake not making a move? Did the Flames actually get a far better deal by getting their big trade done early? After seeing the moves that were made do our hosts have any concerns that the other teams fighting for the Western Conference Wildcard spots with the Flames got significantly better? Our hosts break down the trade deadline strategy, analyze the competition’s upgrades, and debate what it all means for Calgary’s playoff push. In case you missed it, below is a song we released this week called Twas The Night Before Deadline about our predictions for the Flames leading into the deadline. https://youtu.be/YKzr7PXMvBA

    44 min

  8. MAR 3

    Buy, Sell, or Stand Pat?

    The Calgary Flames are stumbling through a tough road trip, struggling against elite competition. With the NHL Trade Deadline just a week away, the crew dives into a heated debate: Should the Flames be buyers, sellers, or something in between? And with valuable cap space sitting untouched, would standing pat be a critical misstep? Tune in as we break down the possibilities and the potential consequences for Calgary’s season.

    1h 7m

  9. FEB 10

    A Brutal Schedule To Finish The Season

    The Flames are on the outside looking in as the NHL pauses for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Can they claw their way back into playoff contention? On this episode of Fireside Chat, we dissect the daunting schedule that awaits Calgary after the break and debate whether they have what it takes to beat the league’s best and secure a postseason berth. Programming Note: Our show will take a little break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. We’ll be back with our next episode on March 2, 2025.

    55 min

  10. FEB 3

    Welcome Frost and Farabee

    This week on the podcast, we dissect the blockbuster trade that sent shockwaves through the NHL: Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee are now Calgary Flames! We break down the details of the deal and explain why we think Flames GM Craig Conroy pulled off a major coup. Did the Flames get away with highway robbery? We discuss! Then, we debate whether Calgary can afford another mid-season trade and which areas of the roster still need some love. Plus, we recap the highs and lows of the past week’s games and preview what’s in store for the Flames this week.

    57 min
  • 10 Episodes

4.5
out of 5
17 Ratings

About

Fireside Chat is an independent, alternate source of news and analysis for Calgary Flames fans. Our mantra is “For the C of Red, by the C of Red”. We are a small group of passionate Flames fans who love to talk about our team, and we want to cover our team from a different perspective. We’re not a big media company that has to appeal to everyone, we can talk about the issues that concern the serious Calgary Flames fan.

Information

  • Creator
    Fireside Chat
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Fireside Chat podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
  • Show Website
    Fireside Chat

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