The Red Mile Rundown

This week on the show John and Robert dive in the draft and finish their report cards. -Draft Lottery thoughts and heading into the draft -Part three of the season-ending letter grades with Joel Farabee, Blake Coleman, Matvei Gridin, Kevin Bahl, Yan Kuznetsov, Hunter Bruzstewicz, and Dutin Wolf -Quick hitters on Pospisil, Honzek, Beecher, Olofsson, Strome and Hanley This and a few more things this week on the show, Enjoy!!!

The fellas are back with more letter grades for the Flames players  -This week, we look at Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Zayne Parekh, Ryan Lomberg and Olli Maatta -Looking back on the Flames season for Andersson, Weegar and Kadri -We give some thoughts on the draft lottery and making sure the vibes are high before the draw on Tuesday, and a lot more Keep those positive thoughts for the lottery balls to fall Calgary's way and enjoy the show. We appreciate the support.

The post-mortem of the Calgary Flames season continues. John and Robert dive into their report cards, giving the players a letter grade and chatting about expectations. -Up this week: Morgan Frostm, Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich, Adam Klapka, Zach Whitecloud, Devin Cooley and Brayden Pachal -Also on tap, the fellas chat about the upcoming draft. With 11 picks, the Flames have a lot of ammo to work with, so what do the Flames do? What should they do, and is now the time to be aggressive with those picks? A lot is packed into this offseason episode of the podcast. Enjoy, and thank you for making us part of your podcast rotation.

Flames season has come to a close. John and Robert dive into. -Thoughts on the season overall -Finding the positives around the team -Lots of meat on the bone has to what went wrong for the Flames -Diving into the year end media avaliabilites at locker clean out day This and a lot more on the show this week, Enjoy!

We enter the home stretch of the regular season and the kids are playing. John and Robert dive into it -Just how are the younger players developing -Parekh, Bruz, Gridin, Suniev, Gross and more -Why bo Kerins? -Entering the offseason, who needs to have the biggest summer? All this and more on the RMR this week, Enjoy and Thank you for making us part of you podcast listening. 

Flames set out on the final roadtrip of the season, recalls, lineupds and more to chat about this week on the show. -Thoughts on the start of the road trip, Game in Anahiem was fun -With most of the team signed and coming back can the Flames carry over the winning? is what we are seeing sustainable -A disconnect? Whats going with Zary and Huska -Suniev recalled, what to expect -Fun topic on the end of the podcast, we discuss the retirement of Scott Oake and potential replacements This and more on the RMR this week, Enjoy the show and thanks for adding us to your podcast listening, We apppreicate you.    

Surpisingly there has been alot going on around the Flames. John and Robert dive into it  -Thoughts on the home stand, winning games -Avalanche humble the Flames, Lessons to be learned -Blake Coleman's comment, ruffling feathers -13 games since the deadline. Looking at the acquired players and the kids -Have your thoughts on Huska changed? -Treliving did it again This and more on the show this week, Enjoy and Happy Easter!!!!

Flames back at home after a long roadtrip and rattle off three in a row, John and Robert talk about it. -Home cooking, Playing the kids is working -Cooley has becoming one of the best in the NHL -Looking at the future of the team, just who could be part of it -Zary, Frost< Farabee, Whitecloud and more -The debut of Tyson Gross and the college free agent market.  All this and a lot more on the weeks show, enjoy

John and Robert are back and ready to tackle all things Calgary Flames. -Looking back at the five game roadtrip -Play the kids!!!! The vets can sit -Use the oppurtunity of the rest of the season to your advantage -Ryan Huska, Man for the Job? -The future of Martain Pospisil -World Cup of hockey coming to Calgary and a lot more. Thanks for making us part of your podcast listening, Dont forget to tell your fellow Flames and hockey fans!!!! Enjoy!!!!

NHL trade deadline has come and gone, Flames steal the headline with a last minute move. John and Robert dive into it. -Kadri back to Colorado -The return and thoughts on Kadri -Veteran centre brought to Calgary and a minor league shuffle -Chatting the moves that were not make, including No Blake Coleman trade.  -Looking into what lies ahead now and more  Enjoy the Show, We appricate the support

Calgary Flames shock the hockey world with a surpising trade of star defencemen Mackenize Weegar. John and Robert jump on the mic to break it all down and share their reaction to the move -Weegar to Utah -The five piece return -What a job by Conroy -What this could mean on deadline day and a lot more Enjoy the show!!! #Flames 

It is trade deadline week in the NHL, The Flames should and could be big players. John and Robert talk about it. -Thoughts on the California trip, Goalies stand tall -Trade Deadline preview, Who could be moved -What does a successful deadline look like for Conroy -Could they actually buy? Looking at Young centers on the market -Reviewing the past deadlines in Calgary. Our favorites and what ones were the worst. This and more on the show this week. Thanks for making us part of your podcast listening. Enjoy the show, deadline week and the games.

Olympics wrap up and the NHL returns this week including Flames on Thursday has they beging their California roadtrip. Lots to get into this week, John and Robert jump right in.  -Olympic hockey was sensational, Reactions to Canada's silver finish -Which Flames could be Olympians in the future? -Trade Trade, Cause of course right  -Mock Trades, Returns, Possible darkhorse moves and their value -Who is part of the leadership core moving forward after making all these moves -Zach Whitecloud, stay or go? All this and more this week on the Red Mile Rundown.

Flames still on the Olympic break but a good chance to look at a few topics. -Olympic hockey has been excellent -Expectations both on and off the ice for the Flames -Guys pick their mid-season awards including who the teams MVP is -Reviewing the preseason prediction, the nailed some of these All this and more on the show this week. Thanks for making us a part of your Podcast rotations. Enjoy

The NHL Olympic break is underway and thus means a pause in action for the Calgary Flames, Yet loads still to dive into around the team. -Jonathan Huberdeau to have surgery. How does that effect the linup and what that means for his future -Weegar's name has been in trade rumours, What should Conroy do here? trade or keep 52? -Writing feels on the wall with Kadri, fellas give their thoughts on his play has of late (Spoilers, not great) -How we see the trade dealin going -Is there a guy the Flames should not trade and why -Support local media

Not a lot has gone right for the Flames this season, but we found some. John and Robert take to the mic to chat all about it -The future actually looks bright, Solid foundation to build on -When will the Flames make the playoffs? -Glossing over Matvei Grindin and what he has brought to the lineup and how much more can he bring -The Morgan Frost conversation -Logjam on the backend. Finding minutes for both Zayne and Hunter, Someone is the odd man out. All this and more on the show this week. Thanks for making us part of your podcast rotation. We appricate your.

This week on the show John and Robert dive into what they see around the team. -The week that was for the Flames -Time for the team to adjust expecation -Play the Kids!!! -What is going on with Kadri -What do you do with Huberdeau? Is it fixable? -Prasing Bahl-Whitecloud and the future for number 28. All this and more on the show, Enjoy and dont forget to share with fellow hockey fans we thank you.

On this weeks episode of the podcast John and Robert react to the Rasmus Andersson trade and at a look at what is next. -Rasmus to Vegas -The package coming back, was it enough? -Andersson time with the Flames, looking back -Who is Zack Whitecloud and what does he bring -Asset Managment problems? -What do the Flames do next?  Lots of conversations around the team this week. Thanks for making us part of your Podcast listening, we appreicate you.  Enjoy the show!!!!

A fired up episode this week on the RMR, John and Robert set out to chat all things Flames and it turned into some therapy -Trade chips beyind the obvious, Who will be moved and who should be moved -Zyane Parekh gonna play? -Guys talk about just where the team is and how far away they really are, this is where the therapy comes in -37 Games to go. What to expect from the team. Lots of good discussion in this one, Thanks for joining us.

On this episdoe of the podcast John Easthope goes solo!!! After a fourth straight loss podcast host John sits down to chat all about the Flames and what he is seeing, *spoilers* its not great. From veteran players efforts to Wolf playing again to coaching decision and of course the big overall picture both in season and long term. John sends a plea to Murray Edwards and a lot more on the show. Like, subscribe and turn on those notification to not miss a show. Enjoy!!!

Lots and Lots to get into around the Flames has the New Year approcaches. -Devin Cooley extention -Looking back at the calander year of 2025, One word that describes what we saw -Going into 2026 what would we like to see from the Flames -Mushy Middle bound? -Thoughts on Parekh and Reschny at the World Jrs, John finds Zayne a place to play in 2026 -Once again we have to chat Huberdeau. This and a lot more on the show this week. Thanks for the downloads and listens  Happy New Year!!!

With 10 wins in their last 15 games the Calgary Flames have seemingly turned things are a bit. John and Robert dive into it all. -What has contributed to the turn around? -Rasmus Andersson -Team's PK under Trent Cull has really turned the corner -More Success, More Scoring -Consistant Lines -Youth movement on the back end and what to do with Zayne -We have some fun to end the show with some fun predictions for the rest of the season. Enjoy the show and a very Merry Christmas to you all, we appricate you.

Plan one show and have a completly differnet one, The fellas are fired up this week. -The week that was  -Thoughts on Hunter Brzustewicz -Parekh and Reschny at the WJC -The percentage we give that the Flames move Rasmus, Kadri or Coleman, This conversation spun off in a few way and it's a glorious & authentic chat about the Flames, Enjoy Thank you for making the show part of your podcast rotations and if your just checking us out we thank you as well. A pleasure to chat Flames each week. Like, Subscribe on you favoritue platform and social media sites. 

Back after it with another packed episode of the show -Who are the Calgary Flames? comparing October to November -The direction of the team, what really is best -Back in the mix? -Quick hitters chatting Zary, Wolf, Weegar, Andersson -Extentions in the front office Thanks for making the show part of your podcast rotation.

This week on the show the fellas look back on the month of November and the small turn arouns of the the Calgary Flames.  -Roster rundown -What we are seeing for each player and our thoughts on their November play -Deeper dives into the trade target players, Andersson, Kadri, Coleman and more -Are we getting enought from Jonathan Huberdeau?  All this and a lot more this week on a full episode of the RMR. Once again we thank you for making us part of your podcast rotation, please leave us that 5 star rating and review and tell a friend to help us keep growing, Enjoy the show #Flames #RMR #NHL #HockeyTalk

What an episode this week!!! -The Don Maloney interview reaction -What is the fall out and direction of the Flames -Fan thoughts and reaction -The Craig Conroy contract conversation  Loaded this week with a good Flames conversation, Enojy the show.

This week on the RMR john and Robert dive into a lot -Monday Recalls, reacation and the sending down of Kerins -Why these moves? -Getting Zary and Sharangovich back on track, just what are we seeing from them -League worst powerplay and a bottom ten penalty kill, The special teams are not so special -Other news, notes and reactions for the week around the Flames. Thanks for making us a part of your podcast rotation, Enjot the show.

The Calgary Flames contiune to struggle, zero goals over the weekend. Lots to dive into around the team, Robert and John get into it all -Weekend games with a lacking offense -Fixing the offense, Can they? -The future of Ryan Huska, his job -No contract extenstion for Craig Conroy, Worrisome?  -Interesting name and conversation around the Pres. of Hockey Ops position -Wanting more for a lot of guys -The guys find a positive amongst the mess of the season, The backup goalie. All this and a lot more this week on the show. Thanks for all the downloads and listen, we appreicate the support. #Flames #HockeyShow #RMR

Another week in the books and another rough week for the Flames organization. John and Robert dive into it all. -The week that was  -A deep dive into the coaching decisions of Ryan Huska, over coaching and holy lineup changes -The Zayne Parekh conversation, His play, The approach and are the World juniors in play -Season feels over and playoffs are long gone, How do you approach the rest of the year and what should the Flames be doing. Both host on show share big picture thoughts and the signs that are on the wall So much on the show this week, Enjoy

Back on the mic for another great episode of the show. John and Robert dive into everything Calgary Flames -8 game losing streak finally snap -Reaction to the last week of games and just what they saw vs the Rangers -Scratches, line juggling and more. Diving into the moves and roster moves from Ryan Huska -Craig Conroys approach for the rest of the season, When do you start the trade frenzy? -Buliding for the future of the franchinse vs the same old. -Mindset of the veteran players. -After ten games, is thre any positives? The fellas answer the question and a lot more this week on the show. Appreicate the support of the podcast, Enjoy.

The Calgary Flames are off to a brutal start and that gives us a lot to chat about. -Five in a row, Flames struggling and it feels like rock bottle -What are we seeing from the Flames -Are the playoff hopes dashed? -What does this mean moving forward, Can the correct it -What does this start mean for the direction of the team, Do they move on from some veterans? -The fellas dug deep to find a few positives including Zayne Parekh -Ryan Huska, Do these early games change the conversation just weeks after signing his extention? -The road ahead filled with some tough matchup. This and a lot more this week on the podcast. Thanks for the likes and shares, Enjoy the show.

John and Robert jump on the microphone this week with actual games to chat about and they guys couldnt be more excited. They get into a lot this week -Week in review -A back and forth on positive and negitive take aways from the teams first three games of the season -Couple individuals that stood out including a look at the rookies -With a healthy line what do you do with the roster to fit in Huberdeau and Pospisil? (enjoy a Miromanov rant from John here too) -Sorting out the defence a bit -The fellas dive into the backup goalie conversation but take it further than "fix the backup" narritive. Are the names out there actually better? -Looking ahead at the task in front of the Flames this week and the rest of October. A whole tons of stuff piled into the show this week, Enjoy and thanks you very much for the downloads and listens.  

This season is here and that means prediction time!!!! John and Robert give there thoughts for the season ahead. -Breaking down the final Flames roster -Thoughts on various players and expectations -Flames prediction. Who leads the team, Ready to break down, potential coming up short and jusy where do they finish -Spinning around the league pick division winner and why -Picking our Stanley Cup matchup and winner Enjoy the hockey and the show!!!! 

The last few preseason games are here and the race to make the roster heats up, John and Robert look at storylines they are watching this week  -Filling out the defence, Can a rookie steal a spot or is it still advantage vetereans -How good has Rory Kerins been, Has he done enough? -The Rasmus Andersson conversation, no not the trade one but the can he bounce back one. Lots to prove after last seasons struggles -Zayne Parekh, The apple of our eye -Time for a tough conversation with a fan favourite and more Thanks for making us part of your podcast rotation, we appreicate you. Enjoy the show 

Preseason action is upon us has NHL camps are open, It's hockey season!!!   John and Robert settle in to chat all things Calgary Flames training camp. -Looking back at the split squad preseason openers -Who stood out and who needs to show out -William Stromgren and others take center stage -Training camp thoughts -Mikael Backlund signs a new contract, What it means and should #11 be retired? John tries to convince Robert -Storylines to watch has camp contiunes This and a lot more this week on the show, Enjoy. Also, NEW Facebook fan group, check it out.

New episode coming in hot with a lot to chat about arund the Flames.  -Connor Zary extenstion -Flames hire new assistant, but familiar face in Dave Lowry -John and Robert chat about 5 things thay need to happen for the team to be a playoff team.  -First ever listener Q&A on the show wraps us up this week, Thanks to those who sent us questions. We appricate all the listenings and download, Enjoy this show.

September is here and the Flames play hockey this month!!! John and Robert share their excitement and chaty about all things Flames -Flames broadcast are changing, Good luck to Ryan Leslie -Gradeing the offseason for Craig Conroy -PTO's? Free Agents? Trade? is there a need for another moves outside the Rasmus situation? -What to expect from Huberdeau -Contract updates on Wolf and Zary This and more this weekend on the show, Enjoy. 

While summer is rolling on, autumn and a new hockey season are fast approaching. Robert and John take this opportunity to chat all about it and the Calgary Flames. -Where does the team stand on August 18 (recording of the show) -What needs to happen for the Flames to be a playoff team -How quickly this team could fall into the draft lottery -What does a successful season look like? -Who needs a bounce back or break out season? -A season of what if's All this and more on another summer episode of the RMR, Enjoy. 

The fellas are back again with another summer chat about the Flames. Chatting all things around the defence and goaltending of the team. -Overview of the personel -Rasmus Andersson still the biggest storyline -Where does Zayne Parehk fit and what are the expecations -Are there actually jobs to be had on the back end? Who has a chance to break through -What do you do with Bean and/or Miromanov -You know, these guy has to build up Duston Wolf more -Backup goalie chatter and more We appreciate all the downloads and listens this summer. Thank you!!!

We are back yet again for another episode of the RMR. John and Robert take aim at breaking down the forward group heading into the new season and training camp. -The Nazem Kadri conversation.  -Getting Connor Zary to center, just what is he? -Who has more to prove, Farabee or Sharangovich? -Where does Martin Pospisil fit? -Flushing out the forward line, what the Flames will vs finding a way to get Zary down the middle. -Where are the available jobs, and is there a young player who can take one, dovetailing into the Samuel Honzek situation. This conversation and a lot more this week on the show. We appreciate the summer listens and views, thank you.   Enjoy the show

Post draft, Post Free Agency opening and the fellas are back to chat all things Calgary Flames -Pre draft week thoughts and the draft approach -Running through the players selected, How did the Flames do? -Free agency, less is more  -Bahl, Frost extensions. How do they fit in and expectations on the players -The Rasmus Andersson saga continues, Has Conroy been too nice? Time to change course? -Rumor mill is rolling, Does Bowen Byram make sense in Calgary/ The guys chat about all of this and more this week on the RMR, Enjoy the show and please don't forget to hit that 5 star review.

The fellas are back, and it's NHL Draft week! John and Robert start off the show with some thoughts on the Kirkland signing before diving into some general draft conversation. -The guys pick 2 players for each first-round pick the Flames have this season, with some interesting names brought up. They chat about why they take the player and what the player would potentially bring into the organization. Things get interesting at pick 32 -Exploring the idea of trading up in the draft or trading down. What makes the most sense for Calgary -The Rasmus Andersson situation takes another turn, looking like number 4 is headed out. Where and who makes sense for the defencemen -John talks about his biggest storyline of the offseason, just what are the Flames going to do on the back end Robert chats about breaking the cycle of mediocrity, which spurs a couple of rants. Some will call it negative, others will call it real and passionate. All this and more will be covered this week on the RMR. We appreciate the support and enjoy the show.

With little news or notes to chat about around the Calgary Flames, John and Robert take the time to chat about the team in general. This includes offseason moves, the direction of the team, what Conroy will do vs. what they would do, and a lot more. Thanks for all the downloads and for listening to the show, we hope you enjoy the chat!!!

John and Robert dial in for a big offseason chat. With lots on the to do list for Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy, where do they begin? -Current roster makeup and contracts -Bigger need centre or NHL calibre defencemen -Potential targets for trades and free agents -How do we see the offseason playing out -What should be the team's priority?  These topics and a lot more on the show this week. Enjoy.

The fellas are back with the third and final part of their season ending report cards on all members of the Calgary Flames.  This week, the new $45 million man, Coronato, kicks things off. Zary, Pospisil, Lomberg, Bahl, and the MVP-type season Wolf all get their grades. The guy also touches on a few edge-of-the-roster guys like Kirland and Klapka. Tell us what you liked or hated in the comments or on social media. Enjoy the show!!!      

The fellas are back with part 2 of their season in review report cards. Weegar, Backlund, Coleman, Hanley, Bean, and Huberdeau take center stage this time. Listen as the guys give their thoughts on the season and where things might go this offseason Don't forget those reviews and ratings. Enjoy the show.

The boys are back!!! John and Robert take the time to start going over some in depth report cards on Flames players. Talking about their seasons, giveing a letter grade and sharing their thoughts on th eplayers future in Calgary.  First up Kadri, Andersson, Sharangovich, Farabee, Pachal and Vladar. Hear what the fellas has to say and more this week on the show, Enjoy!

The Calgary Flames season has come to a disappointing end. A lot to get into around the teams' year end press conferences. John and Robert talk about it. -Flames into til the finish, Disapointing end -There are some positives from the season, including the game 82 debuts -Zayne, Hunter, Suniev and Morton -Rasmus Andersson gets honest, but is it too much? (Robert rants) -Mackenzie Weegar, the salesman -Vladar, Wolf, Coronato, Huberdeau, and many more thoughts on players -Season-ending message from the coach and GM seem to be in lock step And a ton more this week on the show, Enjoy

What a week for the Calghary FLames collecting 7 of 8 possible points and keeping the playoff hopes very much alive. John and Robert talk about it. -The week that was, Flames get the results -Zayne Parekh has been the biggest topic around the Flames, the boys dive into it all -Plenty of players have stepped up to help the team be successful, including Backlund, Coleman. The guys chat about them -Not all rosy, who needs to step up? -Of course, the goalies came up and lots more this week on the podcast. Enjoy the show

It's a big week for the Calgary Flames; the math gets harder. John and Robert talk about it. -The playoff picture/conversation -Dustin Wolf is playing at a Calder level. Does this change the plans of the team, or should it/ -The Zayne Perahk conversation -The future of Mikael Backlund in Calgary and more this week on the show, Enjoy.