DIVISION EDGE: Why The Calgary Flames BENEFIT From Pacific Division Woes

Calgary Flames face a shifting Pacific Division landscape. Are playoff hopes closer than fans think? We break down the razor-thin margins separating the Flames from a postseason berth, scrutinizing how an early eight-game losing streak and January’s ten-loss slump nearly derailed their season. With standout young talents like Matt Coronato and Connor Zary stepping up, and crucial prospects such as Matvei Gridin and Cole Reschny in the pipeline, could a few more goals and disciplined defense unlock Calgary’s true potential? Major talking points include the fallout from the recent NHL draft lottery, the debate between chasing immediate improvement versus rebuilding for higher picks, and how Pacific Division dynamics, plus the expanded 84-game schedule, may favor Calgary’s climb. We also spotlight six Flames players set for World Championship action, including Devin Cooley and Martin Pospíšil, and speculates on the impact of potential trades for elite talents like Auston Matthews. How close are the Flames to contention? Timestamps 00:00 Pacific Division & Playoff Path 14:30 Flames at World Championships 21:26 Draft Lottery Fallout & Trade Targets 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. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. 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 Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. 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.