The Heated Take Episode 12: Who Should We Re-sign For Next Season?

Freddie, Will, Dean and Fiona break down a packed schedule that included statement wins away in Nottingham, gritty one goal battles against Cardiff, and a frustrating home defeat to the Devils that left players and fans baffled by a disallowed goal and a lack of clarity from the officials. The panel reacts to how that moment felt in the building, how it shifted the game, and why communication still feels like an issue in key moments.We then move into Flames Focus, with each panellist highlighting the players who have stood out during this stretch. Dean also provides a full injury update and what the return of key bodies could mean as the season heads into its defining phase.There’s also discussion around international call ups, with Fazio’s Italy selection raising wider questions about squad depth and the overall quality of the EIHL, before turning attention to the league as a whole. With scoring down and the league more competitive than ever, we ask the big question, do the Flames only really raise their game against the top teams?Finally, we dive into a loaded fan mailbag. Will the Flames make finals weekend? What really needs to change next season? Who is your favourite Flames player of all time, and if you could sign one player from around the league right now, who would it be?Plenty of opinions, plenty of debate, and as always, plenty of Heated Takes.