Mikael Backlund... Will He Stay or Will He Go?

Frank Seravalli on Backlund and Flames' Goaltending!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to share his latest findings in Western Canada and with the Flames! They touch on Mikael Backlund's future, the Flames' goaltending, and more from around the Pacific! (20:33) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Derek, and Wes Gilbertson share their pick for which player jumped out to them the most during preseason, and their impressions of the Mikael Backlund narrative appearing much better! by Flames Talk

41 min listen

Updates on Lindholm and Backlund!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the comments made by Elias Lindholm and Mikael Backlund as the two spoke on some of the biggest stories going into the 2024-23 season. Pat and Wes share what they took away from the chats, and assess the overall mood around training camp! (28:35) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys go around and share their thoughts on the Flames' potential d-pairings, and where Adam Ruzicka fits into the conversation for the team! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Jacob Markstrom's Future Remains Unclear: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down Jacob Markstrom's comments with the media following practice, and share their analysis of what they think Markstrom's thinking is with his situation with the team going forward! The guys break down if they think the Flames will look to move Markstrom in the summer, and the ideal situation for the team going forward! (27:19) Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine and NHL.com joins the show! Kevin stops by to share his insight onto the increasingly-common hip surgeries for NHL goalies, what a recovery timeline could look like for Vladar, his thoughts on the current Flames' goaltenders, and more! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Kelly Hrudey on Wolf, Markstrom, and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Kelly Hrudey! Kelly stops by the show to share his thoughts and first impressions of Dustin Wolf, and if he thinks Wolf is NHL ready! Kelly breaks down Wolf's game, Jacob Markstrom's injury, and the career of Roberto Luongo! (26:52)Pat and Wes take a look at the play of MacKenzie Weegar this season and importance for the Flames' future, and the guys take a look at a few burning Flames questions including work ethic, Adam Ruzicka, and Nick DeSimone! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Early Impressions of Huberdeau Back With Lindholm!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at Jonathan Huberdeau and his upward trend after getting points in consecutive games following his drought! The guys share their thoughts on Huberdeau's improved play of late, and if his chemistry with Lindholm could alter Lindholm's future! (24:31) Sam Cosentino joins the show! Sam stops by to chat about everything that's gone on from the World Juniors this year in Sweden, and all the standouts from both Team Canada and the rest of the world, including Flames' rookie Sam Honzek! by Flames Talk

43 min listen

Wrapping up Flames Goaltending With Kevin Woodley!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our goaltending analyst, Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine! Kevin joins the show to share his thoughts on the future of the Flames' goaltending trio, and sets up some of the biggest clinched playoff matchups! (24:21) Pat and Wes break down what they want to see in the regular season finale for the Flames, and what it could mean for the team to hit some individual benchmarks and milestones in the last game of the season! by Flames Talk

34 min listen

Celebrating Mikael Backlund's Milestone + Craig Conroy!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down Mikael Backlund surpassing 949 NHL games, tying Mark Giordano for second on the Flames' all-time games played! They share their thoughts on the career for Backlund, and hear from members of the team as they share what he means to the team! (23:39) Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy joins the show to take a look back at the career of Mikael Backlund, and share his thoughts on his team as they hit the halfway point of the season! He dives into his comments on the team getting younger, and seeing Pelletier, Rooney, and Kylington return to practice! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Kevin Woodley on Markstrom Rumours and Wolf!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our goaltending analyst, Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine and NHL.com! Kevin joins the show to dive into the Jacob Markstrom trade talk, his reaction on Markstrom nearly getting sent to New Jersey, and share his thoughts on Dustin Wolf, and the future of Flames goaltending! (19:58) Pat and Wes delve into Dustin Wolf's first start for the Flames in over two months ahead of his game against the San Jose Sharks! The guys break down Wolf's play so far this year, how the Flames should manage him going forward, and more! by Flames Talk

40 min listen

Assessing Andrew Mangiapane's Future in Calgary!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the season and the future for Andrew Mangiapane! The guys share their recaps for Mangiapane's season as a whole, what they think he's been missing this season, the tricky contract, and how well he fits with the Flames going forward! (19:44) Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine joins the show! Our goaltending analyst stops by to share his latest thoughts on what he saw from Jacob Markstrom and Dustin Wolf as of late, Jordan Binnington's season, and the LA Kings' goaltending tandem! by Flames Talk

38 min listen

The Flames React to New Captain Mikael Backlund!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson recap day 1 of Mikael Backlund's captaincy, as we hear from Ryan Huska, Rasmus Andersson, and Jonathan Huberdeau as they shared their thoughts on the decision. The guys share their thoughts on the decision to name Backlund Captain, and they provide an update on the health status of Chris Snow. (27:35) Jonathan Davis, NHL insider joins the show to bring the latest as we take a spin around the Pacific Division! He brings the latest on the Trevor Zegras/Jamie Drysdale situation in Anaheim, the new look LA Kings, Vancouver's goalie change, Matty Beniers captain candidacy, and more! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

How is Mikael Backlund Growing as Captain?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson discuss Mikael Backlund's adjustment to his role as team captain, acknowledging the challenges he's faced since taking on the position. They dive into Nazem Kadri's transformation into a team leader, his significant impact on the team's performance, and with his mentorship of younger players like Martin Pospisil! (30:25) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek share their take on why the Huberdeau-Backlund-Coleman lines has been working, and what Walker Duehr needs to do to stay in the lineup going forward! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Examining Calgary's Forward Situation for Next Year!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down Calgary's forwards under contract and which young players they want to see continue to get minutes next season! The guys share their thoughts on forwards like AJ Greer, Jakob Pelletier, Kuzmenko and Mangiapane, and more! (23:45) Our goaltending analyst, Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine joins the show! Kevin stops by to share his thoughts on Dustin Wolf's 46 save shoutout in the Wranglers' win against Tucson, and the latest around goaltending in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

We Sit Down With Mikael Backlund and Craig Conroy!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Craig Conroy as he expresses his emotions around the latest developments with Chris Snow, and Craig shares how it felt to name Mikael Backlund the 21st captain in franchise history! Mikael Backlund joins the show to share how he's feeling after being named captain, what the summer was like for him, what lead up to the decision, and everything headed into the next season with the team. by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Babcock! Meaghan Mikkelson Joins Flames Radio!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Frank Seravalli to break down the latest surrounding Mike Babcock and his departure from the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. Pat and Frank touch on the new coach taking over in Columbus, the impact of Bedard landing in Chicago, the Canucks' recent trade rumours, and the most up-to-date news on the Flames! (25:34) Meaghan Mikkelson, the new Calgary Flames colour voice, joins the show to share how she's feeling after landing the job, how it all came about, her family legacy with the Flames, and what she thinks of the team ahead of the start of the 2023-24 season! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

Why Are We Getting Jacob Markstrom Déjà Vu?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into Connor Hellebuyck's recent comments after being eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche, and break down why it reminded them so much of Jacob Markstrom's comments in 2022! The guys compare the seasons of Markstrom and Hellebuyck, and hit on some of the biggest topics around the playoffs! (26:08) Pat and Aaron are joined by Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine! Kevin joins the show to bring on goaltending from around the NHL! Kevin and the guys dive into the Canuck's goaltending drama, Connor Hellebuyck's series against the Avs, Stuart Skinner's series, the Leafs best bet in net, and more! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Positive Starts for Coronato and Huberdeau!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson react to Calgary's 10-goal outburst against the Vancouver Canucks, and share their biggest takeaways from the night! Hear from Matt Coronato as he shared how he was feeling after his hat-trick, and the guys share what they saw from Jonathan Huberdeau. Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on Jacob Markstrom's shutout night against Vancouver and what it could do for his confidence, and the young player that stood out the most against Vancouver! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Analyzing Connor Zary's Struggles of Late: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the conversation surrounding Connor Zary, and if he's hit a rookie wall! The guys break down Zary's play since returning from injury, if they're putting a pause on wanting to see him at centre for the time being, and more! (24:26) Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine joins the show! Kevin stops by to drop his latest goaltending knowledge, including Jacob Markstrom's potential trade value, the Oilers' goaltending tandem, Thatcher Demko hitting the ice gain, and potential backup drama in Vancouver! by Flames Talk

43 min listen

Kevin Woodley Talks Markstrom's Great Season!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine to dive into the performance of Jacob Markstrom this season! Kevin breaks down Markstrom's elevated play this season, the importance of rest for him, and his thoughts on the rest of Calgary's goaltending core! (21:18) Pat and Aaron take a look at the remaining schedule for the Flames and share their thoughts on what the team's easiest path to the playoffs could be! They dive into Calgary's competition, and what spot is most likely for the team to aim for! by Flames Talk

43 min listen

Imagining Life Without Hanifin and Tanev: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off the new year and continue the wait for the Flames to make their big decisions! The guys share their thoughts on what the team could look like without Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev, and where the rest of the trade situations sit! (31:25) The guys react to Calgary's win over Philadelphia, including Jonathan Huberdeau finally getting a point and snapping his drought! They take a look at Huberdeau's new line and their performance, the reunited Backlund line, and Jacob Markstrom's return to form! by Flames Talk

43 min listen

The First Mailbag of the Season!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon open up the Flames Talk Mailbag for the first time this season! The guys answer listeners' burning questions as they chat about Jakob Pelletier, goaltending, Lindholm, Huberdeau, Sharangovich, and more! (25:14) Jonathan Davis, NHL Network Radio insider joins the show to take us for a spin around the Pacific Division and bring his latest thoughts from the Flames, Oilers, Canucks, Knights, Kings, Ducks, Sharks and Kraken! by Flames Talk

41 min listen

What Is Dustin Wolf's Realistic Path to the NHL?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into their thoughts around Dustin Wolf, his first set of starts in the NHL, and how the Flames should handle the future of their three goaltenders! They bring the latest around Jacob Markstrom's injury status and when Flames fans can expect to see him again, and if he'd be interested in a pivot! (28:32) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on the effect of Elias Lindholm's uncertain future and how it may be affecting his play, and how Jonathan Huberdeau can get back to his more productive level of play with the Flames! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

David Marcoux Shares Miikka Kiprusoff Memories!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson kick off their look back at the career of Miikka Kiprusoff as they're joined by Kipper's goalie coach, David Marcoux! David joins the show to share his memories of when the Flames first acquired Miikka, the workload he took on, his hockey IQ, and much more! (29:19) Kevin Woodley, our goaltending analyst joins the show to take a look back at the technical impressiveness that Miikka Kiprusoff had and break down just what made him so good! Kevin reflects back at Kipper's crazy workload, some behind-the-scenes insight, and the importance of his flexibility! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

Are Calgary's Forward Lines Taking Shape?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson share their thoughts on if the Calgary Flames are finally starting to find some continuity in their line combos! They take a look at the lines rolled out as of late, and their first impressions of the new combos! (29:43) Jonathan Davis, our NHL Pacific Division insider joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division as he brings the latest from Edmonton, Vancouver, Seattle, Los Angles, Vegas, San Jose, and Anaheim! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Mikael Backlund Makes Flames History...Again!: On Hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson begin with a discussion about Mikael Backlund's accomplishments as he approaches 949 games played, which would be tied for 2nd all-time in Calgary Flames franchise history. Pat and Wes look back at his career, accolades, and his impact on the community in Calgary. () Calgary Wranglers Head Coach Trent Cull joins Wes and Pat to chat about the Wranglers recent back-to-back against the Henderson Silver Knights, the future additions of Jakob Pelletier, Oliver Kylington and Kevin Rooney, by Flames Talk

42 min listen

The Most Intriguing Training Camp Battles!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a closer look at all the positional battles that they expect to see during training camp! The guys dive into the Flames' goaltending, defence, and forward group, and share their thoughts on who could make some noise during training camp! (33:12) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys debate which camp battle they're most interested to see, and which player on the Flames training camp roster intrigues them the most headed into 2023 camp! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Another Chance for the 4th Line: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the show by discussing the Leafs 4-2-0 start to the season, the role fighting still has in the league, what is next for Blake Wheeler and the Winnipeg Jets, and more. Next, Luke Gazdic, NHL analyst at Sportsnet, joins Kyper and Bourne to discuss Wayne Simmonds and Kyle Clifford being added to the lineup, how to play tough without taking minor penalties, and more (41:15). After that, Jason Brough joins the show to discuss what is going on with the Vancouver Canucks during their winless start to the year (01:08:30). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

How Do We Feel About Markstrom So Far?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Peter Klein dive into the goaltending of the Calgary Flames and share their thoughts on the performance of Jacob Markstrom through 3 games! The guys reflect on Pat's audacity to compliment Jonathan Huberdeau's start to the season, and how he's been performing! (24:36) Andrew Mangiapane joins the show to chat about the program created by him and his fiance, Mange's Breadsticks, which will support the Youth Centres of Calgary and more! by Flames Talk

39 min listen

Can the Flames Trade Their UFA's and Stay Competitive?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look at the Flames' impressive 8 game turnaround! The guys share their thoughts on what this recent win streak means for the future of the team's UFAs, and how Craig Conroy should handle his decision-making at the trade deadline! (19:09) Tod Button, Calgary Flames Director of Amateur Scouting joins the show! Tod and the guys take a look back at some of the most notable names Tod has drafted, including captain Mikael Backlund, and Tod dives into his thought process in selecting at the draft! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

It's Lineup Shuffle Season!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon get you set for the Flames' matchup against the St. Louis Blues and bring the latest on the team ahead of the game! The guys react to some new offensive line pairings for the Flames, their thoughts on seeing Dustin Wolf again, and much more! (23:46) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Logan, and Derek go around and share their takes on Andrew Mangiapane's season so far, and how exciting it would be to see Blake Coleman eclipse the 30-goal mark this season! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

The Kids Are Alright, Hey?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the latest on the Flames, starting off with the youth continuing to inject young players into the lineup, and the guys share their thoughts on the debuts for Connor Zary and Martin Pospisil! They take a look at the start of the season for Nazem Kadri, and why they think he's headed in the right direction! (32:24) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on Andrew Mangiapane's suspension, and their biggest takeaways from the Flames' win over Seattle! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

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Mikael Backlund... Will He Stay or Will He Go?

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