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...
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 aly.remtu...
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 an...
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 ...
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! ...
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, yo...
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 dis...
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 t...
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....
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...
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 predic...
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! Beyo...
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 di...
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/wi...