BREAKTHROUGH: Matvei Gridin Set to DOMINATE Calgary Flames '26-27 Scoring

Calgary Flames fans look ahead as Matvei Gridin's killer instincts signal he will likely be the team’s top goal scorer by 2026-27. Could Gridin outshine Nazem Kadri (if Kadri stays) and ignite a new offensive era for Calgary? We dissect Gridin’s standout shot volume, AHL All-Star Classic buzz, and quotes from teammates highlighting his knack for exploiting goalies—raising the question: Who will lead the Flames in goals next season? Elsewhere, Gary Bettman's glowing review of Scotia Place, Calgary’s soon-to-be state-of-the-art arena, which sparks speculation about its potential as a World Cup of Hockey venue in 2028. The show also revisits the NHL’s first brother-for-brother trade: Nick Ritchie for Brett Ritchie, adding a unique twist to This Week in Calgary Flames History. With 13 picks across the next three drafts, the Flames are primed for rebuilding. Will looming trade deadline surprises reshape Calgary’s future? Timestamps 00:00 Calgary Flames Top Scorer 09:00 Scotia Place Update & Bettman Visit 18:39 Flames Trade Deadline & History: Ritchie Brothers Swap Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-flames/ Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonflames.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #NHL #CalgaryFlames Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.