The Calgary Flames’ struggles continued this week as the team managed just one win and was shut out in back-to-back games, extending their goal drought to 120 minutes. Dan and Matt recap Nazem Kadri’s 1,000th-game milestone and the brief high of a 5–1 win over Columbus before dissecting the ugly losses to Chicago and Minnesota. They discuss the Flames’ scoring woes, defensive shuffles with Parekh injured and Kuznetsov emerging, and the growing sense that the season is slipping away. The hosts also dive into Murray Edwards’ comments about loving the team’s core, debate whether a rebuild and keeping veterans like Kadri can coexist, and respond to listener mail on how to keep veteran players motivated during a rebuild—all while keeping an eye on what the rest of November could mean for the franchise’s future.

One month into the season, we ask the toughest question facing the organization: Is it time for the Calgary Flames to stop fighting their poor record and officially embrace a rebuild? We also analyze which players have shown the most consistent performance through 14 games before wrapping up with our regular segment, which includes weekly stat recaps, lineup changes, and predictions for the games ahead.

This week, Dan and Matt, again joined by Kevin from The Shifts and Pucks podcast, dive into another losing week for the Calgary Flames, recapping the team’s four-game stretch against the Jets (twice), Canadiens, and Rangers, and analyzing their disappointing start to the season. The hosts break down key personnel decisions, including the impact of the Coronato benching and the strategic shift of Frost to the wing alongside Huberdeau and Kadri. The episode features a deep dive into the team’s long-term direction: Can the Flames still realistically compete for a playoff spot, or is it time to move veterans like Kadri and focus on the future?
The discussion also turns to the crease, questioning Dustin Wolf’s recent workload and debating Cooley’s role. Finally, the show wraps up with the weekly stat recap and an essential look ahead, giving predictions for the upcoming four-game road trip against the Maple Leafs, Senators, Predators, and Flyers.