Fuel and Fire

The Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

The Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oilrigedm.bsky.social🛢️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oilrigedmThe Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

The Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oilrigedm.bsky.social🛢️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oilrigedmThe Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

Hosts Josh and Faiz are joined by writers from The Win Column and The Oil Rig. This episode's topics include the contract situations of Connor McDavid and Connor Zary, the retirement of Derek Ryan, and more.  The Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

The Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

Writers from The Win Column and The Oil Rig preview the upcoming season for some key players on the Oilers and Flames.Aly Remtulla, your go-to realtor in Calgary, proudly sponsors this episode of the Fuel and Fire podcast. Aly is an award-winning industry leader who makes buying and selling real estate a seamless experience. No matter what your real estate needs are, Aly's full support will make you feel at home while finding your home. Contact Aly Remtulla today at 403-477-2280 or [email protected] and make your real estate dreams a reality. The Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers had very different outcomes at the 2025 NHL Draft and after free agency. What were the biggest surprises and what can be said about each team's future? This episode of the Fuel and Fire Podcast covers the start of the NHL offseason and how the Battle of Alberta now looks heading into 2025–26.Aly Remtulla, your go-to realtor in Calgary, proudly sponsors this episode of the Fuel and Fire podcast. Aly is an award-winning industry leader who makes buying and selling real estate a seamless experience. No matter what your real estate needs are, Aly's full support will make you feel at home while finding your home. Contact Aly Remtulla today at 403-477-2280 or [email protected] and make your real estate dreams a reality. The Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

On this Oilers-focused episode of the Fuel and Fire podcast, Faiz and Greg commiserate over another ultimately devastating Stanley Cup Final run. They kick things off with a wellness check, exploring the emotional aftermath for fans and the team alike.The discussion dives into the team's performance in the Final, particularly their inability to score despite good chances, and whether the Panthers were simply a superior opponent.Greg and Faiz also tackle the persistent narrative surrounding Stuart Skinner, debating his role for next season and potential goaltending improvements. They don't shy away from the divisive topic of Darnell Nurse's contract and his place on the team, while also looking at the Oilers' impressive defence corps. The conversation shifts to Connor McDavid's recent comments and what they might signal for the team's future, touching on the ongoing quest for a Cup and the unique dynamic between McDavid and Draisaitl.Finally, they look ahead to the offseason, discussing potential forward reloads, including insights on pending free agents like Mattias Janmark and Connor Brown, and ponder how Stan Bowman might leverage cap space to strengthen the roster.The Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

For the second straight year, the Edmonton Oilers are facing the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. This should be every Calgary Flames fan’s worst nightmare. In this episode of Fuel and Fire, The Win Column cohort laments the state of their team, discussing how fixing the team's culture doesn’t significantly improve their chances of winning the Stanley Cup.Also, with a repeat Final from one year ago, where do rooting interests lie among Flames fans? Check out the full episode here!Aly Remtulla, your go-to realtor in Calgary, proudly sponsors this episode of the Fuel and Fire podcast. Aly is an award-winning industry leader who makes buying and selling real estate a seamless experience. No matter what your real estate needs are, Aly's full support will make you feel at home while finding your home. Contact Aly Remtulla today at 403-477-2280 or [email protected] and make your real estate dreams a reality.Articles mentioned in the episode:https://thewincolumn.ca/2025/05/27/the-definitive-calgary-flames-dawg-rankingshttps://thewincolumn.ca/2025/04/23/consistent-mediocrity-could-tarnish-the-future-of-the-flames-fan-baseThe Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and it’ll be another postseason without the Battle of Alberta. The Calgary Flames were eliminated in the final games of the season, while the Edmonton Oilers were locked into yet another series against the Los Angeles Kings.What can be said about the Flames’ end-of-season results? What will happen to Edmonton in the playoffs? Does Canada have their best shot at bringing the Cup back north? Dive into the latest episode to hear our takes!Aly Remtulla, your go-to realtor in Calgary, proudly sponsors this episode of the Fuel and Fire podcast. Aly is an award-winning industry leader who makes buying and selling real estate a seamless experience. No matter what your real estate needs are, Aly's full support will make you feel at home while finding your home. Contact Aly Remtulla today at 403-477-2280 or [email protected] and make your real estate dreams a reality.Articles mentioned in the episode:https://theoilrig.ca/2025/04/18/canadian-power-rankings-five-canadians-team-make-it-to-the-2025-stanley-cup-playoffsThe Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

The NHL is entering its stretch drive. The Edmonton Oilers are battling for divisional seeding while the Calgary Flames are fighting for a wild card playoff spot.Hosts Faiz (The Oil Rig) and Josh (The Win Column) are joined by Aman,Simon, and Greg to talk about the most important things that need to happen for both teams and which players must dig in.They also try to determine what the biggest rivalries are for the Flames and Oilers away from the Battle of Alberta in a thought-provoking discussion. Can the Fuel and Fire Podcast reignite the rivalry before the teams on the ice? Check it all out here!Aly Remtulla, your go-to realtor in Calgary, proudly sponsors this episode of the Fuel and Fire podcast. Aly is an award-winning industry leader who makes buying and selling real estate a seamless experience. No matter what your real estate needs are, Aly's full support will make you feel at home while finding your home. Contact Aly Remtulla today at 403-477-2280 or [email protected] and make your real estate dreams a reality.alyremtulla.caThe Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

The 2025 NHL trade deadline has passed and the Edmonton Oilers were busy while the Calgary Flames remained idle. Were these the right decisions for the two teams?Hosts Faiz (The Oil Rig) and Josh (The Win Column) are joined by Greg, Simon, and Aman to break down all the action. The crew discusses the Flames trade deadline philosophy, the Oilers' moves and the impacts, and what it all means for the Battle of Alberta.They also debate the merits of buying vs. selling at the deadline, whether the Flames have an actual vision, and whether the Oilers are comfortable with their playoff roster. They also grade each team's performance at the deadline.Tune in for all that and more on this Fuel and Fire Podcast episode!This episode of the Fuel and Fire podcast is proudly sponsored by Aly Remtulla, your go-to realtor in Calgary. Aly is an award-winning industry leader who makes buying and selling real estate a seamless experience. No matter what your real estate needs are, Aly's full support will make you feel at home while finding your home. Contact Aly Remtulla today at 403-477-2280 or [email protected] and make your real estate dreams a reality.alyremtulla.caThe Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

With the NHL season heating up, the Edmonton Oilers are finding their groove, while the Calgary Flames are searching for answers. Are the Oilers finally living up to expectations? Can the Flames turn things around before it’s too late?Hosts Faiz (The Oil Rig) and Josh (The Win Column) are joined by special guests Simon (The Win Column) and Greg (The Oil Rig) to discuss the state of both Alberta teams. They analyze key player performances, coaching decisions, and each squad's playoff picture.The crew also dives into the 4 Nations Face-Off—going over what stood out, which players impressed, and how international play can be a concern for Team Canada over the coming years.As for the NHL regular season, how do the Flames and Oilers approach the trade deadline? Could a trade be made between the two teams? Tune in for all that and more!The Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

Heading into the holiday break, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are inching back to where they should be in the NHL standings. How much of each team’s situation is dictated by their star players, their young prospects, coaching decisions, and more? Host Faiz (The Oil Rig) is joined by Alex (The Win Column) and Sean (The Oil Rig) as the trio discuss the different directions the Flames and Oilers have headed.They also find common ground in expressing their surprise with how Team Canada’s 2025 World Juniors roster has panned out with notable snubs and questionable philosophies. Finally, they close out the episode with holiday wishes for the Flames and Oilers, both naughty and nice.Articles mentioned in the episode:🔥 Evaluating Ryan Huska’s system and player deploymenthttps://thewincolumn.ca/2024/12/13/evaluating-ryan-huskas-system-and-player-deployment/Chapters00:00 Introduction and New Faces Joining Fuel and Fire02:42 Calgary Flames' Current Situation08:38 The Oilers Are In A Better Spot12:24 Dig In Right Now19:10 Assessing Ryan Huska's Coaching29:57 Kris Knoblauch's Impact on the Oilers36:41 Comparing Coaching Styles: Woodcroft vs. Knoblauch44:51 Assessing Team Canada's World Juniors Roster57:36 Holiday Wishlists for the Oilers and FlamesThe Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

Episode 3 of Fuel and Fire sees the NHL exiting its first quarter as the American Thanksgiving benchmark is now behind us. Both the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames held the two Western Conference wild card spots with 28 points apiece, however, one team has trended up while the other team has trended down. Hosting the episode are Joshua (The Win Column) and Faiz (The Oil Rig). The hosts get right into the NHL standings and also make some reasonable 4 Nations Face-Off roster predictions for the Flames and Oilers. Making its rounds on The Win Column’s social media, plenty of debate was had on Flames player career squares to look at who started good/okay/bad and ended good/okay/bad. Follow along on The Oil Rig socials to participate in voting for the Oilers' career squares!Finally, the Dig In Right Now segment returns with Josh and Faiz picking new players they think need to dig in, right now as well as looking at how things have gone with Daniil Miromanov and Darnell Nurse. And of course, the first-ever Fuel and Fire bet gets an update as injuries to the players in the bet have made the unexpected drama to close out 2024. Josh bet that Anthony Mantha would have more goals than Zach Hyman by January 1, 2025. Did Josh accept Faiz’s olive branch to switch out Mantha for an active player or did he double down and stick to his initial bet despite Mantha being out long-term?Chapters:00:00 Intro and A Look at the NHL Standings04:22 Outlook on the Western Wild Card Race07:41 MacKenzie Weegar's Case to Make Team Canada's 4 Nations Roster11:17 Zach Hyman Played Himself Out of a Team Canada Spot12:47 Flames Who Can Make a 4 Nations Team17:47 Flames Career Tenures Fan Vote18:16 Lindholm's Flames Career Started Good, Ended Bad19:18 Mangiapane's Flames Career Started Good, Ended Okay20:24 Dennis Wideman's Flames Career Started Okay, Ended Bad21:59 Mark Giordano's Flames Career Started Bad, Ended Good25:22 Dig In Right Now: Jeff Skinner and Andrei Kuzmenko31:19 Fuel and Fire Bets: An Update on Hyman versus Mantha36:13 OutroArticles mentioned in the episode:🛢️ Making salary cap compliant 4 Nations Face-Off teamshttps://theoilrig.ca/2024/12/03/making-salary-cap-compliant-4-nations-face-off-teams🔥 Breaking down the Calgary Flames Career SquaThe Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

Episode 2 of Fuel and Fire comes in hot with the latest Battle of Alberta seeing the  Edmonton Oilers taking the win over the Calgary Flames. Back to host this episode are Joshua (The Win Column) and Faiz (The Oil Rig). Also joining them as the first guest of the podcast is Darnell (The Oil Rig), who gives an analytical take on the latest battle and how the two teams are stacking up against each other and against their own expectations.This episode introduces hot new segments too! Beyond the Battle of Alberta, things heat up as Josh and Faiz agree to the first ever Fuel and Fire bet, where a bold claim was made in comparing Anthony Mantha to Zach Hyman. Also newly introduced, the "Dig In Right Now" segment sees the two hosts identifying which players on their teams need to do exactly that—dig in, right now.Check out all this and more as the Fuel and Fire team talks everything about the Flames and Oilers one month into the 2024–25 season!Chapters:00:00 The Battle of Alberta is All Evened Up04:07 Diving into the Analytics06:29 The Stats Behind the Second Battle of Alberta09:50 Expected Goals from Flames and Oilers Stars14:53 Level Setting Expectations16:04 McDavid's Injury and Draisaitl Stepping Up17:58 Fuel and Fire Bets - Josh makes a wager21:03 Dig In Right Now26:06 OutroThe Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...

In the inaugural episode of the Fuel and Fire podcast, hosts Joshua (The Win Column) and Faiz (The Oil Rig) dive into the ongoing rivalry between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. They discuss the current performance of both teams, expectations for the season, and the implications of their respective strategies, including the concept of tanking for better draft picks.The conversation also touches on the roles of key players like Jonathan Huberdeau and Connor McDavid, and the vastly differing goaltending situation between the two teams with Dustin Wolf coming in as an NHL-level goalie for the Flames versus Stuart Skinner having consistency issues with the Oilers. They also spend time exploring the challenges both teams face in building a competitive roster.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Rivalry02:53 Team Performance and Expectations07:29 The Edmonton Oilers' Start11:39 The Outlook on the Calgary Flames15:11 Flipped Results for Both Teams17:18 The Logic of a Rebuild21:45 Edmonton's Turnaround24:58 When to hop off Team Tank as a Flames fan27:50 The Future OutlookArticles mentioned in the episode include:🔥 https://thewincolumn.ca/2024/10/15/3-0-starts-havent-been-kind-to-the-calgary-flames-in-the-past/🛢️ https://theoilrig.ca/2024/10/18/edmonton-oilers-win-second-in-a-row-no-thanks-to-the-power-play/🛢️ https://theoilrig.ca/2024/10/20/oilers-sunday-census-oilers-most-impressive-forward-line-so-far/The Fuel and Fire Podcast is a show that talks about the Battle of Alberta with fresh perspectives and hot takes on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Hosts and guests on the show all feature as team members of The Win Column or The Oil Rig, where the sports rivalry lives on well beyond the ice.Subscribe to our channel!Follow all our socials!Calgary Flames coverage🔥 Website: https://thewincolumn.ca🔥 Facebook: https://facebook.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wincolumncgy🔥 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wincolumncgy.bsky.social🔥 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wincolumnCGY🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wincolumncgyEdmonton Oilers coverage🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsk...