Dustin Wolf is eligible for a contract extension on July 1. The Calgary Flames have to be smart about the future with their star goaltender. Realistically, the Flames should just hand him a blank check. Wolf finished his first full NHL season with 11 goals saved above expected, .910 SV%, and three shutouts. Can the Flames avoid a Jeremy Swayman vs Boston Bruins situation with the awkwardness of arbitration? They should do absolutely everything in their power to make sure that does not happen. A ...
May 14, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1026
The Calgary Flames have a laundry list of things to get done this offseason. Now that Matt Coronato's deal is signed, the Flames number one priority should be locking up Connor Zary. He is a crucial part of the Flames future success. Are the Calgary Flames going to take his injuries into account when offering a deal? The general public doesn't know where things stand with Zary and his agent. Is there a chance a GM takes a chance and offer sheets the 23 year old forward? Plus, what type of contra...
May 13, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1025
The Calgary Flames need to take steps in the right direction this offseason. There is no reason for them to miss out on trading Rasmus Andersson. Should the capitalize on the draft by getting it done prior to the 2025 NHL Draft? Can you consider Connor Zary injury prone when it comes to his contract extension? Should the Flames sign him to a bridge deal or put all their eggs in one basket with a long term deal? When can you hand Dustin Wolf the blank check? The Flames have to be mindful when it ...
May 10, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1024
The Calgary Flames don't have to chase defensemen on July 1st. There are plenty of options within the Flames organization that could be the perfect option. They don't need to look far to find upgrades from their current roster. Can the Flames move on from Joel Hanley and allow Jeremie Porier to slot in? Does Rasmus Andersson's inevitable departure mean Zayne Parekh and or Hunter Brzustewicz will see time at the NHL level? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your h...
May 08, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1023
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to talk about the back to back Game 7 comebacks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Sam Bennett incident vs the Maple Leafs, the upcoming second round series’, and the shock that everyone had with the New York Islanders and Utah Mammoth winning the draft lotteries! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can sp...
May 08, 2025•33 min•Ep. 1022
It sounds like Marco Rossi and the Minnesota Wild may be heading to splittsville after a rocky end to the season. Rossi is a 23 year old centre that checks the Calgary Flames boxes. Could we see a world where Rasmus Andersson heads the other way? There are a handful of reasons why the Flames should pursue this but there is also a flipside to that. Could Minnesota's asking price be a bit higher like a Connor Zary? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring pro...
May 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1021
A season full of hard work did not go unnoticed. Dustin Wolf has been named a Calder Trophy finalist alongside Macklin Celebrini and Lane Hutson. Wolf put on a clinic through his rookie season. He carried the Calgary Flames to the finish line and nearly to the playoffs. Wolf is the obvious choice for a winner. Will everyone else view it that way? Plus, Jessica Belmosto shares her thoughts on the NHL Draft Lottery. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring pr...
May 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1020
The Calgary Flames and forward Matt Coronato agreed to a 7 year $45.5 contract extension. Coronato is a product of NCAA hockey and had a breakout season with the Flames. Coronato never wanted a bridge deal. Both sides were in it for the long haul.
May 04, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1019
Connor Zary's season did not go as expected. He grew into a more offensive player but was unfortunately met with two bad knee injuries. Both were completely avoidable and leave people wondering what could've been. Martin Pospisil's season wasn't all we had hoped for. The season was filled with bad penalties and low production. Does Pospisil find a more solidified role with the Flames next season?
May 02, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1018
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club), and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far, plus the 2026 ASG is cancelled, and Vancouver needs a new coach Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Won...
May 01, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1017
The Calgary Flames player evaluations continue and today Jess Belmosto takes a look at Yegor Sharangovich, Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee. Each player finds themselves in a unique set of circumstances. They are all poised for a bounce back year but will it happen? Can Sharangovich find his offensive edge again after a down year? Will Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost be settled in enough to really thrive in their new home? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your fina...
May 01, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1016
Calgary Flames player evaluations continue on as Jessica Belmosto shares her thoughts on Mikael Backlund, Blake Coleman and Adam Klapka's seasons. Backlund battled serious injuries throughout the season. The captain still had a relatively productive season battling through the woes. Blake Coleman may have seen a drop in goals but he was still productive. His speed and skill was noted all throughout the season. Plus, Adam Klapka took an unexpected leap in his development and role with the Flames....
Apr 30, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1015
Dustin Wolf will not be attending Worlds this summer. The goalie declined to go after learning he would be playing behind Jeremy Swayman and Joey Daccord. Does this put his spot for Team USA's Olympic bid at risk? Plus Matt Coronato will also be sitting out after receiving an MRI. It is just precautionary. Plus, Jess Belmosto shares her thoughts on Connor Hellebuyck's epic failure this postseason and how the Flames might've been able to hang with the Jets this postseason.
Apr 29, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1014
First up in our player evaluations is Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri and Matt Coroanto. Huberdeau had an unexpected resurgence almost hitting 30 goals. How did his resurgence help the Flames offense? Plus, Nazem Kadri just keeps getting better with time. Is Matt Coronato going to get PAID this offseason? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios...
Apr 26, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1013
The Calgary Flames have turned out some really talented players like Sam Bennett and Johnny Gaudreau. Now that they are rebuilding, can they learn from their past missteps? Players like Rory Kerins and William Stromgren should be seeing more NHL time. Can the Flames bet on their own before taking risks on free agents? Plus, the current homegrown players like Connor Zary and Matt Coronato are doing great things. They make a good case for trusting your drafting abilities. Plus, Jess shares her tho...
Apr 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1012
Are the Calgary Flames in for a quiet offseason? Most likely. Craig Conroy indicated in the exit day interviews that he anticipates a rather quiet offseason. There won't be any blockbuster trades or attempts to get Mitch Marner. But is that really a bad thing? The Flames could benefit from some internal promotions as older UFAs are likely to hit the market. When will the inevitable Rasmus Andersson trade happen? Will it be before or after the draft? Plus, are the Flames going to go after Marco R...
Apr 24, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1011
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far and which playoff rivalry is the best rivalry, before taking a quick look at some recently fired coaches and what’s next for those teams! Support Us By Supporting Our Spon...
Apr 23, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1010
Jonathan Huberdeau and Dustin Wolf helped the Calgary Flames exceed expectations. The Flames were projected to be a bottom five team and they actually missed the Stanley Cup playoffs by the skin of their teeth. Where did things go right? Where did things go wrong? Can the Calgary Flames lock Matt Coronato and Connor Zary up long term? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your fi...
Apr 23, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1009
All of the writing on the wall points to an imminent Rasmus Andersson trade. He was candid with the media about his thoughts on fans wanting a better draft pick and reveals that he played through 12 games with a broken fibula. Mikael Backlund also shared his laundry list of injuries. Plus, Jess Belmosto dives into Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee's response to their trades, being welcomed in Calgary and how this team made things easier. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take cont...
Apr 22, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1008
Get ready for the Zayne Parekh era because it is here. Parekh scored his first NHL goal in his NHL debut. Not only that, but he played a stellar defensive game. Hunter Brzustewicz, Sam Morton and Aydar Suniev made their NHL debuts and the vibes were great. The Flames played a great offensive game and Dan Vladar was nearly perfect. The Calgary Flames season is done and there is plenty of work to do this offseason. Does Craig Conroy make the tough decision and trade Rasmus Andersson? Support Us By...
Apr 19, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1007
The 2024-25 season has come and gone. The Calgary Flames finish ninth in the west and miss the playoffs just by a hair. Tonight the Flames iced four of their young guys in the final battle against the LA Kings. Zayne Parekh makes his long awaited debut. The Flames are looking to make forward progress in their rebuild this offseason. Does that mean they will be moving on from players like Rasmus Andersson and Joel Hanley? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your f...
Apr 18, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1006
NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first round match-ups could involve an upset… Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use co...
Apr 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1005
The Calgary Flames have been eliminated from the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoff race. The Flames sealed their fate when Minnesota and St. Louis both won over their respective opponents. Would you consider this a successful season for the Flames? Plus, Jess Belmosto shares her thoughts and analysis on the comeback against the Vegas Golden Knights. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% of...
Apr 16, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1004
The Calgary Flames were once again outplayed by the San Jose Sharks. It somehow looked worse this time around than it did last week. Tyler Toffoli got the Sharks on the board early. Mackenzie Weegar and Adam Klapka both had goals in the first period that gave the Flames momentum into the second period. Dustin Wolf stood on his head once again. Jess Belmosto breaks down the game and the milestone players like Jonathan Huberdeau and Yegor Sharangovich hit. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mo...
Apr 14, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1003
The Calgary Flames are not done yet! The Flames silenced the Minnesota Wild in a 4-2 victory Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Primary and secondary scoring showed up big with a massive effort from Dustin Wolf. Nazem Kadri tied his career high goals with 32. Is there a chance he sets a new high in the next three games? What exactly is going on with Rasmus Andersson? Is there an underlying injury that we won't hear about until the offseason? Matt Coronato and Mikael Backlund both had one...
Apr 12, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1002
The Calgary Flames season is on the line tomorrow night against the Minnesota Wild. The Flames had an epic collapse against the Anaheim Ducks that nearly sealed the deal for their season. It is up to players like Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau to step up show up. Plus, Jessica explores why Zayne Parekh and Aydar Suniev should be in the lineup over other options like Jake Bean. Both could be of great use to their respective positions.
Apr 11, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1001
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only choose one player to start your franchise with, who do you choose? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances w...
Apr 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1000
The Calgary Flames have called defenseman Zayne Parekh ahead of the season's final five games. Parekh was drafted 9th overall in the 2024 draft. His offensive abilities along with defensive strengths have had Flames fans drooling. But it doesn't look like he will be slotting in until the Flames are mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Is that the right decision or does Flames management need to move faster? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your f...
Apr 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 999
Even with the Flames defense resembling traffic cones, Wolf has looked fantastic and put up Calder Trophy worthy numbers. On the other side of things, you have Rasmus Andersson putting up franchise numbers with -33. Andersson has struggled all season long and there are a lot of factors that play into it. Could he be hurt? Is it his new defensive partner, Kevin Bahl? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at mona...
Apr 08, 2025•24 min•Ep. 998
The Calgary Flames are looking to make up ground in the race for the wild card spot. The Minnesota Wild lost again, meaning the Flames are one step closer to leap frogging them. Dustin Wolf has been stellar for the Calgary Flames all season long. Has that impacted the direction of the rebuild? Plus, Jess shares her thoughts on the must win game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDO...
Apr 05, 2025•25 min•Ep. 997
