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FlamesNation Radio Episode 24: The beginning of the stretch drive
It’s Episode 24 of FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane recap the last two months of Calgary Flames trades and swaps, including the Michael McNiven saga!
They also run through the team’s depth chart, position by position, and tee up the upcoming final regular season installment of the Battle of Alberta.
Listen to this episode and our archives on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and keep up to date with every episode!
Also be sure to check out FlamesNation Live with our pal Pat Steinberg, archived as a podcast on Spotify.
Breaking News
- 20 Days, 20 Questions: Who will be the Flames’ fourth line centre in 2026-27?
- What Ryan Pike read, watched and listened to in August 2026
- Derek Wills returns as radio play-by-play voice on QR 77, Pat Steinberg to host Flames Now on weekday afternoons
- How the Calgary Hitmen have navigated the impacts of the NCAA’s rule changes
- A look at the Calgary Flames’ projected line combinations
Calgary FlamesTeam Cap Summary
Cap Summary
2026-27
2027-28
Projected Cap Hit
$89,116,666
$70,041,666
Projected Cap Space
$14,883,334
$43,458,334
Current Cap Space
$14,883,334
$43,458,334
Active Players
23/23
16/23
Draft Picks
Round
'26
'27
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
2