Calgary Flames 2024-25 NHL Season Preview | The Steve Dangle Podcast

Steve Dangle, Adam Wylde, and Jesse Blake preview the upcoming season for the Calgary Flames and predict where they will finish in the Pacific Division.
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[@KatarinasGarage]

The wild thing with the Flames. They could be either one of the worst teams or in a playoff spot. This team has a lot of 2014 cardiac kid vibes.

[@nicholasdabruzzo1662]

they’re gonna suck lol

[@alfredlangkowski6475]

Calgary will not be as bad as every one expects, they will be better than last year because they now have players who want to be here

[@nickmarshall5249]

This has nothing at all to do with your analysis but I'm sitting in a cafe in Kyoto watching this, and a guy wearing Flames jersey just walked by. I say its a good omen, smash the over.

[@clarke4222]

There is a huge difference between re-building and tanking. Conroy and his staff know this a rebuild, they pulled off the bandaid and traded Toffoli, Zadorov, Lindholm, Hanifin, Tanev, Markstrom, Mangipane. There is only so much of the roster that can be turned over, they know they are better off insulating Zary, Coronato, Pospsil, Wolf, and eventually Parekh with guys like Backlund, Coleman, Kadri and Weegar.

[@MrDeefleparde]

Well said, sir

[@tailsonic6809]

Exactly, and they got rid of guys who didn't want to be there and didn't gel with the guys they kept.

[@tailsonic6809]

Also don't forget Sharangovich lol

[@MM188-f8w]

Guys, just focus on the Leafs if you’re not going to bother paying much attention to covering other teams. It’s pretty clear their entire research was looking at the standings and a couple headlines.

[@Smolder09]

Explain

[@hcdhcdhcd41]

No

[@MrDeefleparde]

Flames need the following to end up in the playoffs this year 1. Huberdeau finds his 80+ points self - I still believe. 2. Powerplay needs to find average level success (see #1) - Can't get any worse than last year 3. The bottom 4 D finds a trustworthy #3 and #4 to fill out the second pair. 3. The kids need to take a step further (the bigger the step, the better) - Lots of names that can step up. Coronato, Zary, Pospisil, Pelltier, Klapka, Poirier 4. One of our goalies proves they're better than the NHL starter average. A lot to ask for, but entirely possible. There is also the possibility that Conroy trades pieces during the season to ensure a bottom 10 finish so that they don't lose their lower-than-Florida 1st rounder

[@HandsomeDanVacationRentals]

I think you smash the over on this. Wolf played better than Markstrom down the stretch and the boys played like crap until the kids came up. Kids are up and everyone is energized, kuzmenko scored at a 40 goal pace since coming over and wolf has been a rock star every level he’s ever been. I want a tear down rebuild but they are too good and I think they get 4th in the division and 7th in the conference.

[@hcdhcdhcd41]

Goalies are weird. Akira Schmid also played lights out one year, then turned into a pumpkin the next year

[@mikesikora2919]

This sounded like guys who only watch leafs games breaking down another team by looking at box scores.

[@thattypicalleafsfan8116]

Well to be fair they are leafs fans, and I doubt you nor I much more than them about the flames and how good they’re going to be based on who they have and their personnel. Lotta leafs, canucks and habs coverage on the major networks unfortunately, so really gotta go out of your way to know everything about the flames

[@mikesikora2919]

@@thattypicalleafsfan8116 I know they’re Leaf’s fans, I listen to the show from time to time, it’s not a bad hockey show by any means, but it sounds like a lazy breakdown. If you’re going to do it, do it right. And this is the internet, it’s not hard to find anything, if you’re looking. Not trying to be a hater, just saying what i thought.

[@lduff155]

Hey guys, stop pretending like you care to do any research about any teams out west. We know you are leafs or die but come on. The average bar/pub sports convo has more knowledge and depth on the flames than the 3 of you put together.

[@happymann1000]

You haven't seen a game have you. Huberdeau problem solved by Sharangovich? You have to be kidding me.

[@schwamieboy1]

And to confirm this they are not going to be on the same line this. season.

[@jfkinlloyd]

Calgary has a bright future. The Flames were almost forced to "not rebuild" with Johnny (may he rest in peace), and Matt leaving. They have a ton of draft picks in the most recent draft and the next two drafts. They will be a decent team in under 5 years.

[@RockyMountain-cg4zv]

I do not understand why their are flames fans who want this team to be good this year. Ik it sucks but the way to win, especially in the Canadian market, is through high draft picks. If the flames don't have a top 10 draft pick this year, they will lose it to Montreal. Like guys, even if the flames make the playoffs, do you really expect this team to go far? I just don't understand the delusion and claiming their good or wanting them to be good. It is on the same level of delusion as 80 IQ Oiler fans claiming Skinner is a top 10 goalie or that their d-core is good.

[@NishantMehrotra]

Flames gonna have some surprise prospects step up. Perhaps Stromgren. Most unpredictable team in the West.

[@FluffyCanuck]

Its funny how Adam predicted the flames correctly with them 5th in the division last year but got them making the playoff wrong. Jesse picked them 6th in the division, while Steve originally had them 5th but bumb them up to 3rd last year believing 22-23 was an off year. Plus o/u pts last year had them 4th, to 6th in the o/u, a 13pts drop

[@schwamieboy1]

Hahaha and now you guys. have our "power play" specialist! IRONIC

[@Junez-187]

I wonder how happy Steve is knowing debrusk went from Boston to Vancouver. Or that Lindholm already is struggling before even playing a game for Boston 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chm985]

Im worried Calgary is going to over perform and get a wild card spot. Especially after watching the preseason games. There seems to be some fight there. I'd rather 1 more bad year for good picks.

[@gregvarga8498]

Flames fan here. You can NOT set an environment other than a WIN mentality. They are in a full rebuild, even management admits that. No playoffs expected for anytime soon, but certainly you want a mentality of win regardess.

[@chm985]

@@gregvarga8498 Fully aware of the rebuild. I still have a feeling they are going to over perform. Of course, they should have a win mentality. They shouldn't be in the show if they don't.

[@HenryHoolington]

@@chm985You need to see how it plays out. If they completely blow expectations you have to cheer for them. If they are around where expected it would be so nice to see the Flames get a top 3 pick

[@EsspressoMan1]

😂these guys are completly oblivious. That was last years flames. I think the Flames are going to be surprising alot of people this year. Their pre season games so far are ticking like a Rolex watch

[@matthewsimonds3346]

Yeah cause a team that MISSED the playoffs by a lot who lost Tanev Markstrom Lindholm and Hanifen and have huge question marks in net are gonna make the playoffs. The west is SO stacked this year

[@EsspressoMan1]

@@matthewsimonds3346 yeah i know. You forgot Zadorov and Toffoli as well. But judging by the way there playing in pre season there going to defy the odds still in my books something is definitely different about them this year

[@matthewsimonds3346]

@@EsspressoMan1 yeah. They lost a lot of talent, very different team. And they are supposed to be better than Vancouver, Edmonton, LA, Vegas, or Seattle? I honestly have more faith in the sharks and their moves than the flames.

[@rickyrichards1294]

@@EsspressoMan1it’s preseason.. minor leaguers facing minor leaguers. Pre season literally means nothing

[@gordonmacdowell8117]

It's hard to strip the team down to the studs with Huberdeau and Khadri under long term contracts, but the fire sail will likely continue for the Flames this season, with Mantha and Kuzmenko next to be traded by the deadline. They have huge cap space and a prospect pool is ranked just inside the top third in the league that will only get better with all the draft picks they've got for the next entry draft. Still having some talent on the roster also means less embarrassing blowouts, the way the Sharks had last season. It's hard to say how the bottom of the division shapes up when you have to figure Anaheim has less injuries, the Sharks are better, and it's a toss up if the Flames are better than Seattle right now.

[@sergant-mw5uk]

я думаю повторится прошлогодняя история,они начнут неплохо,что бы продать свои активы в дедлайн подороже,а после очередной распродажи начнут сдуваться что бы быть повыше на драфте...

[@edwardbarrientos3932]

I find it totally unacceptable that this “hockey channel” has no clue what’s going on in the rest of the league, or even another Canadian team. Do they legitimately have no pulse or connections outside of Toronto to fill them in? There are THREE of you for crying out loud. Just absolutely insane.

[@Junez-187]

Lol.. salty flamer. Good luck in Vancouver tommorow

[@edwardbarrientos3932]

@@Junez-187 Salty about what?

[@Junez-187]

@@edwardbarrientos3932 about the last 12 years of poor decisions ? About being in the oilers shadows ? About losing hannifin for no good reason and getting nothing in return ? Hmm what else. The scouts for flames are not at all qualified. ? Should I go on Having to rely on a 50 / 50 draw in wolf instead of marstrom working out ? Sdpn not knowing who you guys are but still trying there best to speak on you ? 🤣 Sorry but your comment seemed to show a lot of emotion

[@edwardbarrientos3932]

@@Junez-187 I said nothing about the Flames, my problem is with sdpn unable to do their jobs when their job is strictly hockey, if you had any reading comprehension. Half your comment is meaningless to me.

[@justincase4812]

@@Junez-187 That's a lot of salt you just threw for calling another a salty flamer who was speaking to this show's embarrassing and non existent knowledge on the non TO teams, and not specifically the Flames. You'd rather throw shade on a team you don't know than acknowledge the lackluster quality of the panel's analysis here. You suck.

[@sunjun222]

Huska is the superstar here. Super coach. The rest will follow.

[@jppeterson879]

Flames will do better then expected this year, which might hurt them in the long run unless they trade well and use that 19 million left over to get a star. Conroy and Husk still cooking

[@benoitrobitaille5235]

What sucks about the Flames is that most pieces that could improve … if they improve, would get traded as soon as possible. Huberdeau on a 80-90+ pts pace gone, Kadri still going 70 pts pace gone, if Kuz or Mantha are doing well gone. Outside of the young players there is nothing safe.

[@justjohnny420]

Last I checked flames were around 31st in salary. Maybe its a bit different now, but they would need those contracts to be above the cap floor

[@benoitrobitaille5235]

Good, unless they do like a lot of terrible teams and load up on bad contracts about to end in exchange for draft capital.

[@tailsonic6809]

Conroy has literally said they want to keep vets around to teach young guys, so why would they move Coleman or Andersson when they both want to be there and can teach the young guys? He's also said that he wants roster stability, so maybe y'all should do some research rather than spewing BS

[@matthewsimonds3346]

@@tailsonic6809 I’m sure you are an expert on all 32 teams

[@deltagolavista1]

OmG ThIs TaKe SuCkS. Do ReSeArCh. Seriously. These are 10 minutes blurb on how they think each team is going to do. They are not going to deep dive analysis on advance metrics of each potential line combination. If you think they missed something obvious, point it out in the comments so at least other listeners can ponder on that point instead of constant whining jealousy that your franchise doesn’t have as popular podcast as the Leafs.

[@Bizbappo7171]

Legit one of the worst teams in the league but not for long fortunately

[@dolandarkxgrandayy6953]

Flames fans please stop coping and admit that this is a full rebuild. You guys are going to be a bottom feeder this season and for the next several seasons.

[@lgrif1065]

As a Flames fan, all of us know this is a rebuild, we want 1st overall 😂 It's just ownership that wont let the team use the word rebuild

[@TheMoleRat]

Yeah that is fully management’s rhetoric

[@rilanfoss5152]

Where are you seeing Flames fans saying this isn’t a rebuild? 😂😂

[@coreykowalchuk4371]

Um Noone is coping, you don't think we know what's going on in calgary 😂

[@NishantMehrotra]

Who do you cheer for?

[@shakersword]

Clueless...Embarassing

[@leetye6]

You guys should not talk hockey at all

[@matthewsimonds3346]

@@leetye6 I’m sorry is a team that lost a lot of talent supposed to be good?