NHL SCHEDULE RELEASED: Calgary Flames WIN Early, Last Year For Saddledome

Calgary Flames set the stage for a rollercoaster season with a favorable early schedule but brace for tough stretches against Stanley Cup contenders. Can the Flames capitalize on matchups against the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks before the reality of a challenging Pacific Division grinds in? Fan excitement builds for milestone games at the last Saddledome season, including Blake Coleman’s return and a final Battle of Alberta clash with the Edmonton Oilers. Insights from Locked On hosts reveal schedule advantages, Calgary and the Vegas Golden Knights with fewest back-to-backs, and stir debate on what lies ahead. Can this retooled Flames roster seize opportunity and lay the groundwork for a future turnaround? As we review the week that was, there's a spotlight on blue line changes, including Simon Nemec’s five-year extension and possible trade scenarios involving Zach Whitecloud. The prospect pool is scrutinized, with reflections on Matvei Gridin, Cole Reschny, and Jonathan Castagna’s rankings. Timestamps 00:00 Flames Early Schedule Analysis 12:22 Around the NHL: Schedule Trends 19:53 Weekly Recap & Flames Rumors Photo Credit: Sergei Belski - Imagn Images 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 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 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.