We Sit Down With Mikael Backlund and Craig Conroy!

Mikael Backlund Is the Captain!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to the news of Mikael Backlund signing a 2-year extension, being named the 21st captain in franchise history, and provide on update on the status of Chris Snow. Pat and Logan share their thoughts on the Mikael Backlund extension, and what it means to have a Captain again! Hear the press conference from the Saddledome as Craig Conroy announces Mikael Backlund's extension and naming him the next Captain of the Flames! by Flames Talk

51 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

EXCLUSIVE: Craig Conroy on Naming Mikael Backlund Captain!: Flames General Manager Craig Conroy sat down for an exclusive chat with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson after signing Mikael Backlund to a two-year, $9 million contract extension and naming him captain. Craig discusses why Backlund is the right choice for captain, the flexibility his new deal brings, and the process in signing Mikael to this new deal! by Flames Talk

15 min listen

EXCLUSIVE: Craig Conroy on the First Half of the Season!: General manager Craig Conroy joined Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson for an exclusive chat! Craig evaluated the first half of his team's season and talked about the success young players have had so far. Conroy also updated where things stand with Jakob Pelletier, Kevin Rooney, and Oliver Kylington! Finally, Craig reflected on Mikael Backlund playing his 949th career NHL game, tying Mark Giordano for second on the all-time franchise games played list. by Flames Talk

23 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

EXCLUSIVE: Craig Conroy Talks the Season, Markstrom, Draft, and More!: General manager Craig Conroy joined Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson for an exclusive chat on locker clean-out day. Craig went in-depth into his exit interview process, talked about the season that was, and reflected on all the trades made during the campaign. Craig also addressed Jacob Markstrom's future, a possible Yegor Sharangovich extension, and a potential new contract for Oliver Kylington. Finally, Craig previewed the 2024 NHL Draft and free agency. by Flames Talk

33 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

EXCLUSIVE: Mikael Backlund on Being Captain and Staying in Calgary!: The 21st captain in Calgary Flames history Mikael Backlund sat down for an exclusive chat with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson! Mikael chatted about why staying in Calgary was the right choice for him, what it means to be named captain, and the process leading to his decision! by Flames Talk

22 min listen

EXCLUSIVE: Mikael Backlund on King Clancy Nomination and Conroy as GM!: Flames forward Mikael Backlund joined Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson for an exclusive chat on Flames Talk! Mikael discussed being a nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and all the charity and community work he's done in Calgary. Mikael also gave his thoughts on Craig Conroy being named Flames general manager and Brad Treliving signing on in Toronto! by Flames Talk

22 min listen

Will Calgary's Pending UFAs Be a Distraction?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers get you say for week one of main Flames camp, as the guys try to sort through the 'haze' surrounding the team as Calgary goes into camp with a number of upcoming UFAs, and if they think it could be a distraction this season! Hear from GM Craig Conroy as he shares his thoughts, and the guys debate which players will still be on the roster after the deadline. Derek Wills joins the show as we bring back the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys debate what has to happen for Matt Coronato to start the season on the NHL roster, and what Oliver Kylington's return could mean for Calgary's blueline! by Flames Talk

42 min listen

Leafs Hour: How Swede It Is: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Sam McKee start with their live reaction to the first Global Series game in Sweden. Then, on William Nylander's ongoing extension negotiations, how he's played himself into a top-10 highest-paid-player position and how extending him will impact the long-term future of the Core Four. They are joined by Colby Armstrong (12:34), who discusses his experience playing in international games, the Penguins' hot stretch and Jake Guentzel's extension situation. Finally, former pro scout Jason Bukala (32:49) delves into the likelihood that the Leafs can land a defenceman from the Flames, evaluating Toronto's tradeable talent and how difficult Treliving's job will become with a depleted pool of draft picks. 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

50 min listen

Is Jacob Markstrom Going to Bounce Back?: On hour 2 of Flames talk Pat and Aaron are joined by the GM of the Calgary Flames Craig Conroy. Conroy speaks on the mental game of Jacob Markstrom and how he can bounce back next season. Craig also speaks on Oliver Kylington making his return next season as well. all signs point toward Oliver picking right back up from where he left off 2 seasons ago. To wrap the hour, Derek Wills joins the show! Derek continues the discussion on Jacob Markstrom, what the Flames need in return for a Noah Hanifin trade to happen and some of the other tasks that the Flames have on their offseason to do list. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Mikael Backlund... Will He Stay or Will He Go?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, hear from Mikael Backlund as he spoke for the first time at the Saddledome and shared his thoughts heading into next season! Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson share their thoughts on Backlund's responses, and what the future could hold for him. (25:46) Manny Viveiros, Vancouver Giants head coach joins the show to chat about his team's Flames prospects, Sam Honzek and Jaden Lipinski! Coach dives into what his plans for the young guys are for the season, and what each of their ceilings could hold! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

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

A Convo With Kiprusoff and More Markstrom News!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson sit down with Miikka Kiprusoff for an exclusive sitdown conversation! The guys chat with Miikka about his return to Calgary, how he's feeling about his jersey retirement night, and the memories he has being a Flame! Pat and Wes share what they heard from Jacob Markstrom about the rumours surrounding him, and what it means for his future! (33:32) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on if Oliver Kylington is ready to step into a bigger role with the Flames, and the impact of losing Chris Tanev in the locker room! by Flames Talk

54 min listen

Welcome to the Final Week of the Season!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson tee up the final week of the regular season with a conversation about Andrei Kuzmenko! The guys share their thoughts on yet another multi-point performance from Kuzmenko, his chemistry with Nazem Kadri, and the latest around the Flames! (30:57) Trent Cull joins the show to dive into the Future of the Flames! The Calgary Wranglers' coach stops by to share his thoughts on his team's performances in their last home games of the season, what he's looking to see from his team in the last two games of the season, and the new names joining his squad! by Flames Talk

53 min listen

Oilers Ready For a Run: Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with Louie Debrusk to discuss the Oilers' play as of late, how much of their slow start can be blamed on McDavid's and Ekholm's injuries, the plan for Jack Campbell, Kris Knoblauch's stabilization efforts and Philip Broberg trade rumours. Then, Sam McKee rejoins the show to chat about Broberg, his value and whether the Oilers must trade him to be better in the short term. Finally, news and notes - Rod Brind'Amour's frustrated bench interview, who's to blame for the Pens' PP struggles and Matt Duchene playing his 1000th game. 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

50 min listen

How Can the Flames Fix This Powerplay?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson discuss Calgary's struggling powerplay, especially in their recent ten-game stretch! The guys break down the recent scoring slump, and share their thoughts on how the team can try to correct it! They take a look at the improvement in Calgary's forward lines, with the Lindholm trio starting to find their stride! (30:49) Trent Cull joins the show to share his thoughts on the Calgary Wranglers' recent performances and the team's resilience! He discusses the Wranglers' mixed week, injuries, and player recalls, the impact of Nick DeSimone's return, the value of experienced players on a young team, and insights into standout players like Rory Kerins and Cole Schwindt! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

Kelly Hrudey on Deadline Distractions and Miikka Kiprusoff!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Kelly Hrudey! Kelly stops by to dive in his latest thoughts surrounding the Flames! He shares what he's seen out of the play of Jacob Markstrom this season, what it's like to get traded and the distraction that it can be, and looks back at his biggest memories of Miikka Kipprusoff ahead of his jersey retirement! (23:29) Trent Cull joins the show to bring the latest on the Future of the Flames! Trent recaps his team's weekend as they continue to be deep in a playoff chase, the impact that Cole Schwindt has had since his recall, the progress of Jeremie Poirier's return, and seeing Dryden Hunt up with the Flames! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

How Strong Has Jacob Markstrom Been This Year?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson chat about the start to the season for Jacob Markstrom, and his impressive bounce-back season! The guys share their thoughts on Markstrom's play as of late, and the recent success for Nazem Kadri! Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around share their takes on the Flames ranking 6th in the NHL for blocked shots, and if they would sign Dennis Gilbert to another contract! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Craig Conroy Shares Some Great Chris Snow Stories!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames GM Craig Conroy as they share stories and look back at the life of Chris Snow, and reminisce on the incredible impact he had on the organization and the entire sports world. Pat and Wes share their biggest storylines headed into the final week of training camp, surrounding the offence, defence, and goaltending, and share their thoughts on the future of Adam Ruzicka and Dryden Hunt! by Flames Talk

54 min listen

Brad Pascall on Oliver Kylington's Return!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Calgary Wranglers GM and Calgary Flames AGM Brad Pascall! Brad joins the show to share his thoughts on the latest around the Wranglers, including Oliver Kylington, Dustin Wolf and Matt Coronato being named all-stars, and his Spengler Cup experience! (23:35) Pat and Wes are joined by newly-named AHL All Star Dustin Wolf! Dustin joins the show to dive into how he's feeling about headed to San Jose, his play with the Wranglers and with the Flames, and more! by Flames Talk

41 min listen

EXCLUSIVE: Craig Conroy on UFA’s, Captaincy, Goaltending, and More!: General Manager Craig Conroy sat down with Pat Steinberg at the Young Stars Classic in Penticton for an exclusive chat. Craig previewed 2023 training camp and gave an update on where things sit with his team's pending UFA's. Craig also discussed the process in naming a team captain and how the Flames will handle having three goaltenders looking for NHL games this season. by Flames Talk

22 min listen

Welcome Back Oliver Kylington!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson officially welcome back Oliver Kylington to the Calgary Flames! Pat and Wes dive into Oliver Kylington's return to NHL practice as he skated with the Flames for the first time since May of 2022! Hear from Oliver as he spoke about returning to the team, and the guys break down what it means for the Flames! Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on Dan Vladar's last three starts, and their impressions of Matt Coronato and Adam Klapka against the Oilers! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Best of 2020: Chris Gronkowski: For the week of Christmas, we'll be airing our Best episodes of 2020 a second time. We start with new episodes again on the 30th with a solo episode from Mark. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas. Chris Gronkowski is a... by The Mark Divine Show

55 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

Blake Coleman's Quest for 30 Continues!: On Hour 2 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson, they open with a discussion about Blake Coleman and his career year that he's starting to wrap up. They talk about the importance of him potentially scoring 30 goals this season, and his impact. The guys talk about some other Flames related notes, including Arsenii Sergeyev hitting the transfer portal, who gets the start on Tuesday against the Ducks, Joel Hanley, and the Calgary Wranglers! (26:31) Calgary Wranglers Head Coach Trent Cull joins the show to chat about clinching the playoffs, the battle coming down the stretch, the competition in the Pacific Division, Matt Coronato, Connor Murphy, and the week ahead! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Leafs Hour: Back to Business: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their thoughts on All-Star weekend, a more entertaining Skills Competition, Kucherov's lack of effort and the celebrity presence. Then, back into the thick of the Leaf's regular season as they host the Islanders tonight - the chance for a letdown after the break, Kampf and Woll's injury status and who the Leafs' X factor player is for the remainder of the season. Former NHLer, coach and MSG Network Islanders analyst Butch Goring (33:35) joins them to tee up tonight's game and share how the inconsistent Isles have changed under new coach Patrick Roy. 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

50 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

Kessel Making a Comeback?: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour looking back on Connor McDavid's 6-assist night and if the NHL should change how they count secondary assists. They are joined by SN650's Mike Halford (5:43), who discusses the Canucks' composed win over the Blackhawks last night, their reported interest in Phil Kessel, how acquiring Lindholm changes the dynamics of Pettersson's extension and what other moves might be coming. Then, news and notes - Ridly Greig speaks on Rielly's cross-check for the first time, Brady Tkachuk's hat trick and the Islanders looking bleak. Finally, the guys share their plans for Valentine's Day! 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

50 min listen

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We Sit Down With Mikael Backlund and Craig Conroy!

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