FlamesNation Radio: Recent Episodes
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Ryan Pike hosts this weekly Flames pod that gives you all the insight, analysis, and entertainment you need! Ryan is joined by a different member of Flamesnation every episode & goes through the numbers, recent news, and sets up the week ahead for the Flames!
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FlamesNation Radio is back from our All-Star Break, and Ryan and Shane dive head-long into trade deadline talk! Each gentleman provides his three-player wish list, and they debate the merits of the proposed additions to the Flames.
Plus, the folly of gambling on All-Star festivities, and the challenges of betting during the weeks leading up to the trade deadline.
It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane dive deep into the current state of the Calgary Flames. What makes them optimistic? What makes them nervous?
And why aren't they quite as good as their underlying numbers suggest they should be?
This week, Ryan and Shane have some fun and delve into the listener mailbag! for the entire episode. Featuring: What's up with Jonathan Huberdeau? Coke or Pepsi? And a heated discussion about Milan Lucic's placement in the top six.
All this, and Shane explains the secret to his beard.
It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane delve deep into the Calgary Flames roster. Which positions have depth? Which positions need depth? And what should the Flames be prioritizing as they creep closer to the trade deadline?
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It's FlamesNation Radio! And Shane's back, recovered from his illness, to spare the world another solo Ryan episode.
This week, the gents discuss the Flames' recent seven games against the Pacific Division, their loss to Winnipeg and what it represents, and look ahead to a five game trek through the Central Division.
Ryan rides solo this week, and takes a tour around the most impressive Calgary Flames prospect performances so far this season. Who's impressing? And how many of their junior and college prospects look like they could make the grade?
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It's the holiday season, and Ryan and Shane are spending theirs talking about the Calgary Flames.
The gentlemen discuss NHL lineup disclosure rules and their implications for the league's revenues, the new Flames forward lines, and they dive into the listener mailbag!
We're 30 games into the Calgary Flames season and so far, they're a tough team to get a handle on. In this week's edition of FlamesNation Radio, Ryan and Shane dive into what, exactly, the Flames are this season, and their level of optimism regarding the team turning things around.
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It's FlamesNation Radio! Ryan and Shane dive into three Flames games, with two featuring wins and all of them featuring generally strong play.
Then, they dive deep on the club's goaltending situation, including Dan Vladar's excellence, and discuss the future of prospect Cole Jordan in the organization.
After a one-week break, FlamesNation Radio is back! This week, Ryan and Shane catch up on the past few games, and then dive head-long into a debate about the merits of Milan Lucic, the Flames' fourth line composition, and which players Ryan would bring in to potentially boost the fourth line.
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The Calgary Flames! Shane's bets of the day pick! Both are hitting paydirt about two out of three times lately. Ryan and Shane break down a couple wins that snapped a lengthy Flames skid!
Plus, a discussion of what Jonathan Huberdeau can learn from Adam Ruzicka, and some genuine baseball talk in response to a listener question.
The Calgary Flames have lost six games in a row. Ryan and Shane break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the past setbacks on this edition of FlamesNation Radio.
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It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane break down the week that was for the Calgary Flames, including discussing Jonathan Huberdeau's early challenges with the club.
All this plus delving into the listener mailbag!
It's FlamesNation Radio! Ryan and Shane join you to break down the week that was for the Calgary Flames, and break down Shane's game-day betting picks, too.
All this, plus a discussion of in-game adjustments, goaltending decisions, and Shane's hair.
It's FlamesNation Radio! The Calgary Flames had three wins to kick off their 2022-23 schedule and Ryan and Shane break them down in detail.
All this plus a discussion of the renewed arena negotiations and a look ahead to some tough games upcoming for the Flames.
The Calgary Flames will play three games over the next week, and Ryan and Shane are right here with you to tee things up.
What are their expectations, hopes and dreams for the opening three games? How does the Flames' schedule help and hurt them at the same time? And can the team find a way to gel together early on?
It's the first episode of Season 2 of FlamesNation Radio! Ryan and Shane reflect on the recent network announcements, and then dive into crafting their opening Calgary Flames roster for the 2022-23 season.
Who's in? Who's out? Who's on waivers? And what's a palatable price to pay for the Flames to open up cap space for later in the season? They tackle it all!
It's FlamesNation Radio! In advance of the Flames' Tuesday game in Seattle, Ryan and Shane briefly discussed the opening pair of pre-season outings against Vancouver.
After their pre-season rundown, they answered listener questions from social media in a podcast edition of the mailbag!
It's FlamesNation Radio! And it's training camp season, as the Calgary Flames are finally beginning the preamble for the 2022-23 campaign.
To commemorate this occasion, Shane and Ryan tee up training camp by running down the entire camp roster and giving their thoughts on who's in, who's out, and who they're excited to see in pre-season.
It's FlamesNation Radio! This week Ryan and Shane are joined by Mike Gould to break down the four teams involved in the upcoming Young Stars Classic tournament in Penticton.
As you might expect, they dive deep into the players representing the Calgary Flames at the event!
It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane each name three Flames players who this upcoming training camp could be really, really important for.
Goalies! Young blueliners! Up-and-coming forwards! They tackle it all! Plus, Ryan complains about the heat in California.
It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane are joined by Auddie, and the three fine gentlemen build a Calgary Flames roster for the 2022-23 season.
Who's on the first line? How do the defensive pairings break out? And do the guys predict that the Flames will sign anybody new before the season begins?
It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane reflect on the World Juniors, the Flames tenure of Sean Monahan, and discuss what the addition of Nazem Kadri does to bolster the club's forward ranks.
All this, plus a short discussion of AHL contracts as a developmental tool.
The Calgary Flames made some news on Thursday and thankfully it wasn't late at night, so Ryan and Shane convened to break down their reported addition of Nazem Kadri, the reported departure of Sean Monahan, and what this means for the club's forward depth.
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It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane are joined by Nation newcomer Auddie James, and we have a big question to ask: are the Flames better on paper than they were last season?
The trio breaks it down position by position (and both sides of special teams). Plus, a bit of discussion of Matt Coronato's World Junior body of work through the round robin!
It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Shane and Ryan talk about Matt Coronato's early performance at the World Juniors and his probable Flames future!
They also get into the importance of Jonathan Huberdeau's new contract in the grand scheme of the Flames' entire salary structure and future negotiations.
It's an emergency solo edition of FlamesNation Radio as the Calgary Flames have signed an eight year extension with Jonathan Huberdeau before he's even played a single game as a Flame.
Ryan gives you the rundown of the deal, the benefits, the risks, and where the Flames go from here.
This week on FlamesNation Radio: Ryan and Shane talk about how messy they get eating ribs and the ins and outs of logo design.
Oh, and Brad Treliving had himself a busy week. In addition to jetting off to scenic Montreal for a meal with a key player, he re-signed three restricted free agents.
As we deal with the aftermath of last week's big trade, Ryan and Shane take a tour around the Pacific Division, seeing what the other seven clubs have done to improve during this off-season.
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It's a late night, emergency edition of FlamesNation Radio! Ryan and Shane are joined by Mike Gould and the trio break down the blockbuster Matthew Tkachuk trade with the Florida Panthers.
What are the Flames getting in Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar? How does the team look now? What is the cap situation? What's next!?
It's a solo edition of FlamesNation Radio! Ryan breaks down the chaos of the 2022 off-season thus far, with the departure of Johnny Gaudreau and the looming potential departure of Matthew Tkachuk.
All this and a look at the Flames' prospects potentially headed to Edmonton (and Halifax) for the upcoming pair of World Junior tournaments.
It's FlamesNation Radio! And this week Ryan and Shane dive deep into things. The three new Flames from the 2022 NHL Draft! The departure of Tyler Parsons.
And then they discuss the unthinkable: what the Flames could do to replace Johnny Gaudreau, in the event their best player signs elsewhere as a free agent.
It's FlamesNation Radio, and mere days away from the 2022 NHL Draft Ryan and Shane tee up what's sure to be a busy, tumultuous and crucial time for the Calgary Flames. All that, plus they each share the three players they think the Flames should select at 59th overall.
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It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane congratulate the Memorial Cup champion Saint John Sea Dogs!
And then they dive deep into roughly a dozen players that they think the Calgary Flames may select in the upcoming 2022 NHL Draft. If you want a crash course in the upcoming entry draft, this is for you.
It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane wax poetic about the many, many Calgary Flames players who received NHL awards consideration recently.
They also try to say nice things about nice people, and they get philosophical about the upcoming 2022 NHL Draft.
It's FlamesNation Radio! Your hosts Ryan Pike and Shane Stevenson are back, and they're joined by Daily Faceoff's drafting and prospects guru Chris Peters to tee up the 2022 NHL Draft.
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It's FlamesNation Radio, and Ryan and Shane have a lot to discuss. The gents dig into the Blake Coleman no-goal in Game 5, the Flames' defeat in the Battle of Alberta, and some big, big decisions the club has to make this off-season.
All this, plus Ryan discusses what actually constitutes tampering under the NHL's rules.
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Ryan Pike of FlamesNation is joined by Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff to recap the Battle of Alberta between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames that saw the Oilers down the Flames in 5 Games!
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It's FlamesNation Radio! Four games of the playoff Battle of Alberta are in the books, and there's a lot to discuss. Ryan and Shane talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the series thus far.
They also tee up the potentially climactic Game 5 on Thursday, and discuss whether the Flames' season can be deemed a success or not.
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It's FlamesNation Radio! Ryan and Shane were so excited about the Calgary Flames' Game 7 win over Dallas and the impending Battle of Alberta that they recorded a day early this week!
Join us as we pay tribute to the dispatched Dallas Stars and tee up what's sure to be a fun and exciting two weeks of hockey against the Edmonton Oilers in the second round.
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It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane sit down to dissect the first four games of the Calgary Flames' series with the Dallas Stars. What worked? What didn't? And which player did Ryan and Shane declare the team's most consistent player through the first four games? All this, plus fawning over Johnny Gaudreau's penalty shot goal from Game 4!
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It's FlamesNation Radio! In the first edition of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, Ryan and Shane break down Calgary's Game 1 triumph over Dallas and ask "Which team has more pressure on them heading into Game 2?"
All this, plus praise for the Flames' fourth line.
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It's FlamesNation Radio! In the final regular season installment of 2021-22, Ryan and Shane discuss the Calgary Flames' dramatic comeback win and the superb performance of Dillon Dube.
They also got into the Western Conference wildcard race and weighing which of the potential teams would be the best test for the Flames in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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It's FlamesNation Radio! The Calgary Flames have officially clinched a spot in the post-season, and to commemorate this occasion Ryan and Shane discuss a few possible first round opponents. Which opponent is the best fit for the Flames? Which is the worst? And what about Vegas?
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It's FlamesNation Radio! As the season winds down, Ryan and Shane sit down, have a beverage, and discuss the 10 players they feel are the most deserving of Hart Trophy consideration.
They break things down in detail, from four more fringey candidates all the way up to the three players they think are the trophy favourites.
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It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane talk about their weeks, and then dig into the last four games for the Calgary Flames. The Flames won once and lost three times, but did they play particularly poorly?
Plus, a look at the remaining games of the road trip, unsolicited praise for Ryan Getzlaf, and a discussion about why Ryan doesn't want robot referees.
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It's Episode 25 of FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane dig deep and discuss the Calgary Flames post-deadline forward lines - with an intense fascination with the top lines and the roles Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk and Elias Lindholm play. Plus, a Hart Trophy contendership discussion, and which prospects the Flames should try out in the last few weeks of the season.
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It's Episode 24 of FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane recap the last two months of Calgary Flames trades and swaps, including the Michael McNiven saga!
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It's a special trade deadline preview episode of FlamesNation Radio! Ryan and Shane chat about the season so far, look at the team's strengths and weaknesses, and at their cap situation.
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This week on FlamesNation Radio: Ryan and Shane chat about the hectic Calgary Flames schedule and the team's depth at forward and the blueline. They also discuss how the standings are stacking up with 26 games left to go, and recount embarrassing personal injuries.
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It's Episode 21 of FlamesNation Radio! This week, host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson are joined by Mike Gould! The gents talk about the Flames' excellent February and whether they should be considered a contender. Plus, discussion about Rory Kerins, the Michael McNiven trade, the war in Ukraine, and what kind of snacks everyone likes when watching hockey games.
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It's Episode 20 of FlamesNation Radio! This week, host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson break down the Calgary Flames' ongoing 10 game winning streak. What's worked? What's getting shaky? How long can it keep going for?
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It's Episode 19 of FlamesNation Radio! Well, the Calgary Flames made a big trade this week, adding Tyler Toffoli from Montreal. So host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson discuss the big addition. They also chat about organizational depth and what else the Flames may do before the trade deadline.
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It's Episode 18 of FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan Pike and Shane Stevenson take some time to break down the highs and the lows of the first 42 games of the season. What went well? What fills them with optimism? And what fills them with creeping dread? All this, plus a fairly lengthy tangent about Brad Treliving's ability to upgrade the club's roster at the trade deadline!
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It's Episode 17 of FlamesNation Radio, the All-Star Break edition! As hockey prepares for a pause, Ryan Pike and Shane Stevenson take time out of the schedule to discuss - in depth - the ins and outs of Johnny Gaudreau and his future with the Calgary Flames. We know Gaudreau is good. How good? They delve into it, as well as the case for the player (and the team) for his continued, long-term employment with the hockey club.
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It's Episode 16 of FlamesNation Radio! In this week's installment, Ryan Pike and Shane Stevenson chat about the last four outings for the Calgary Flames and why this is the standard they need to be held to for the remainder of the season. Plus, the gents dive deep into potential trade deadline targets to shore up the Flames' defensive depth without breaking the bank.
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It's FlamesNation Radio, Episode 15! This week, Ryan and Shane recap the Flames' big win over the Florida Panthers, chat about Matthew Tkachuk's excellence, and discuss the approach to the Pacific Division playoff race!
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It's Episode 14 of FlamesNation Radio! This week Ryan and Shane discuss the two games the Calgary Flames played this week, then delve into a discussion of some of the weaker spots in the club's roster.
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It's episode 13 of FlamesNation Radio! This week, host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson discuss the Calgary Flames' post-COVID stoppage performances: a pair of wins against Seattle and Chicago, and a big-time loss against Florida.
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It's episode 12 of FlamesNation Radio! This week, host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson discuss the IIHF's cancellation of the World Juniors, but also chat about the disparity in how the men's and women's tournaments were handled by the IIHF. They also discuss the Flames' postponements, the new forward lines, and expectations for the next chunk of the schedule.
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This past week, the Calgary Flames arena deal hit the ditch somewhat with some very public disagreements between the city's mayor and the hockey club on costs. This week, host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson break down the whole situation and try to figure out where things go from here. All this, plus some discussion of what has been one of the weirdest fortnights in franchise history.
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It's Episode 10 of FlamesNation Radio! And to commemorate hitting double digits in episodes, this week the Calgary Flames have had their games postponed due to a COVID outbreak. Host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson have a chat about where things are at, where things could go, and generally what this situation means for the Flames' season and potential Olympic participation.
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It's Episode 9 of FlamesNation Radio! Co-host Shane Stevenson is off this week, but in his place host Ryan Pike is joined by guest co-host Mike Gould! This week, Ryan and Mike dive into Mike's trip to California last week to cover the AHL's Stockton Heat. They also talk about player development, where some Flames prospects could slot into the team's long-term plans, and briefly touch upon the ongoing arena saga in Arizona.
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It's episode eight of FlamesNation Radio! This week, host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson are joined by the hardest working man in show business, Sportsnet 960 The Fan's Pat Steinberg, to chat about things that make them hopeful and/or anxious about the first 22 games from the Calgary Flames. They also chat about contracts, the cap situation, Sean Monahan, Milan Lucic and Juuso Valimaki's situation within the organization.
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It's episode seven of FlamesNation Radio! The Flames have hit the quarter mark of their season, so host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson are here to break things down from a team and player level. Plus, they discuss Walker Duehr's return to the AHL, contrast Calgary's prospect development with Edmonton's, and Ryan sneezes during the recording. It's a very content-rich episode.
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It's episode six of FlamesNation Radio! This week, host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson break down the first four games of the Flames' road trip thus far and look ahead to what's left on the trip. Plus, discussion of the team's forward depth, blueline roles, and what it'll take Juuso Valimaki to get back into the line-up
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It's episode five of FlamesNation Radio! This week, host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson take a look back at the season thus far, and the hits and misses from the first dozen games. They also reflect on Jack Eichel being traded to Vegas by the Buffalo Sabres, the legacy of Jarome Iginla, and preview the lengthy upcoming Flames road trip.
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This week host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson dive into the Jack Eichel sweepstakes. Could the Flames land him? What would it cost? What about the salary cap? What about his neck surgery? Should they do it? Would it be worth it? Plus, they (very) briefly discuss the last three games, in which the Flames captured five of a possible six points and played quite well overall, and their new bosses!
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The Calgary Flames have played a pair of games and have seen some mixed results thus far. This week on FlamesNation Radio, host Ryan Pike is joined by co-hosts Shane Stevenson and Mike Gould to discuss the highs and lows of the opening games, some new forward lines, and a look ahead to the Flames' five game eastern road trip.
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It's a new season and your friends at FlamesNation now have... a podcast! Join host Ryan Pike and co-host Shane Stevenson as they break down the Flames opening lineup, position by position, and tee up the first two games of the season in what's sure to be a very competitive Pacific Division playoff race.
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