The Flames React to New Captain Mikael Backlund!

Miikka Kiprusoff Memories With Jacob Markstrom, Pat, and Wes!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look back at the career of Miikka Kiprusoff as the Flames start to get set for his jersey retirement night! The guys share their favourite memories of covering Kipper's career, and just what he meant to the city and the franchise. (28:18) Our NHL Pacific Division insider Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD stops by to take us for a spin around the division and brings the latest from the Kings, Canucks, Oilers, Golden Knights, Kraken, and more! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Has Huberdeau Settled in With the Flames?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the seasons of Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri! The guys break down their thoughts on how Huberdeau has bounced back from a poor start to the season and their expectations for him going forward, and the leadership of Nazem Kadri! (24:08) Jonathan Davis, our NHL Pacific Division insider joins the show! JD stops by to take us for a spin around the division and bring the latest from Vegas, the Canucks, the Auston Matthews Hart Trophy buzz, and more! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

Finger on the Pulse with Kevin Weekes: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy start off discussing the possibility of the Leafs staying internal in goal next season, a potential offer sheet situation for Rasmus Sandin, and what's on tap for the team during the off-season. Later on, hockey's #1 news-breaker Kevin Weekes stops by to weigh in on Mike Grier's hiring as GM in San Jose, the off-season rumours surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs, and breaks down the latest rumblings around the league including what's next for J.T. Miller (23:52). To wrap up today, the fellas look ahead to the NHL Draft to ask who Montreal will choose with the first overall pick (41:54). 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

49 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

Playing Matchmaker for Hanifin, Tanev, and Markstrom!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, love is in the air as Pat Steinberg, and Wes Gilbertson start by playing matchmaker for Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, and Jacob Markstrom! They also get the textline's input on who they think would be a match made in heaven for the Flames biggest trade pieces! NHL Network insider, Jonathan Davis then joins Pat and Wes to discuss all the action going on in the Pacific Division. The guys discuss the start of Jim Hiller's reign as head coach with the Kings, the current state of the Oilers, and what moves are the Canucks looking to make ahead of the trade deadline, including them possibly adding Phil Kessel! by Flames Talk

42 min listen

The Flames Need to Embrace Their Situation!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down Calgary's 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins after what was one of the best games of the season! The guys share their thoughts on the mindset that the Flames played with in order to take down the Bruins, if that mindset can be something they take throughout the rest of the season, and the impact of the new faces! (25:05) Jonathan Davis, our NHL Pacific division insider joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest headlines and stories as the Vegas Golden Knights ended the Edmonton Oilers 16-game winning streak, the LA Kings fire Todd McLellan, and who to keep an eye on from the Ducks and the Sharks! by Flames Talk

42 min listen

Nazem Kadri Talks About His Renewed Excitement!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Nazem Kadri with his thoughts on the Flames offseason and the changes to management. Additionally, Kadri gives some insight to the mindset heading in to the 2023-24 NHL season. To wrap the hour, NHL Network Radio Insider Jonathan Davis joins the show with his thoughts in and around the NHL and the Pacific Division. by Flames Talk

46 min listen

EXCLUSIVE: Dustin Wolf Sets up a Huge Season Ahead!: Goaltender Dustin Wolf sat down with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson for an exclusive conversation! Dustin talked about his excitement for the coming season, battling for NHL playing time with Jacob Markstrom and Dan Vladar, and his journey to this point! by Flames Talk

13 min listen

Buyout Season Is Upon Us In The NHL: In this special edition of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd is joined by Randip Janda and are live from Nat Bailey Stadium as the Vancouver Canadians play host to the Hillsboro Hops. The guys discuss the opening day of buyout season in the NHL. Canadians shortstop Josh Kasevich drops by to talk about the C's season so far and then Chris Peters joins the show to talk all things NHL prospects ahead of the upcoming NHL Draft. by Canucks Talk

97 min listen

Was That a Statement Game From Dan Vladar?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson review Dan Vladar's performance against the Minnesota Wild, and share their thoughts on his effort and what it means for the Flames goaltending trio! The guys take a look at the performances of Huberdeau, Sharangovich, and Pospisil in their games against Minnesota! (31:19) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on if Jacob Markstrom could be a part in the Flames' rebuild, and who the right player to quarterback the powerplay could be! by Flames Talk

53 min listen

The Day After Huberdeau's Benching: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into all things Calgary Flames after the teams' 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators! Pat and Wes share their thoughts from the game, and they break down the decision to bench Jonathan Huberdeau the entire third period. (32:16) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on the impressive resurgence of Nazem Kadri, and if the Flames are showing signs of turning a corner! by Flames Talk

51 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

Is Andrei Kuzmenko Turning a Corner?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down their thoughts on the current play of Andrei Kuzmenko! The guys dive into and break down the season for Kuzmenko, debate if they see a long term tenure for him with the Flames, and if they think he can turn a shaky season! (23:12) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD stops by to take us for a spin around the division and bring the latest from the LA Kings, the Canucks, Shane Wright's recall to the Kraken, and much more! by Flames Talk

40 min listen

The Very Latest on Noah Hanifin!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson assess the state of the Flames as they are within two weeks of the trade deadline! The guys share the latest from what they're hearing around Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev, and what the recent three-game winning streak means for the team! (32:39) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on what's been different for Nazem Kadri this season as he continues to elevate this play, and what's the reason for Jonathan Huberdeau's offensive turnaround! by Flames Talk

51 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

Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Current Crossroads: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli to bring the latest news from around the NHL! Frank shares his thoughts on the current state of affairs for the Oilers, Flames, and Canucks, if the Sharks are the worst team in NHL history, and Carolina's goaltending situation! Derek Wills and Wes Gilbertson join the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on what the return of Adam Ruzicka to the lineup means for the Flames, and Dillon Dube being added to the Lindholm-Huberdeau line! by Flames Talk

50 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

A Big Opportunity for Connor Zary!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the youth movement that is occurring for the Flames, and break down the first set of games for Dustin Wolf and the impact of Connor Zary! The guys debate what it will take for Matt Coronato to keep himself in the lineup after being healthy scratched, and more! (24:11) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show to recap the team's weekend which saw them splitting games between the Manitoba Moose! Trent shares his thoughts on his team's performance, Oscar Dansk in his stars, some of the young players stepping up as leaders in Brett Sutter's absence, and their stretch before Christmas! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

Analyzing Calgary's Goaltending Situation This Summer!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the goaltending conundrum for the Calgary Flames! They debate what could happen to Dan Vladar if Dustin Wolf is called up, and the latest on the Flames opting to not sign some of their most recent prospects! Jonathan Davis from NHL Network radio joins the show! He shares his thoughts on the Stanley Cup final matchup and the latest odds on the Conn Smythe trophy, the GM moves around the league, and Anaheim's search for their head coach! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Is Matt Coronato Figuring Things Out?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson react to the Flames' 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, and share their thoughts on Matt Coronato's return to the team! The guys break down what they've seen from Coronato as he continues to adjust to the NHL, and how they want to see him develop! (26:17) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest from the tight playoff race, including the Canucks, the Golden Knights, the Kings, and the Oilers! by Flames Talk

45 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

Leafs Hour: Trade Takeaways with Brad Treliving: The deadline is all wrapped up, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the day headlined by Vegas' big splash at the buzzer for Tomáš Hertl. They get into the biggest stories of deadline day - potential injury and contract concerns around Hertl, the Oilers stay relatively quiet and the Jets make a push with a trade for Toffoli. Then, the guys discuss trade winners and losers. Later, Leafs' GM Brad Treliving (20:42) joins the show to share his thoughts on the team's moves at and ahead of the deadline, what newly acquired Connor Dewar brings, his faith in the group and looks ahead at a probable first-round matchup against the Bruins. Finally, some thoughts on the Leafs' greasy 4-1 loss to the Bruins last night. 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

Brendan Batchelor + Blues Preview: The voice of the Canucks, Brendan Batchelor joins the show. Batch talks lineup vs St. Louis, Linus Karlsson role, and which forward could be the odd man out. Pius Suter's impact and why he's effective for this team. Batch details the Canucks top headlines including Noah Juulsen and lineup combinations. The Canucks are in uncharted territory, how will they manage the rest of the season? Matthew DeFranks joins the show to preview the game vs St. Louis tonight, and deep dives the Blues team this year. Hear from Coach Tocchet on a Canucks gameday. by Canucks Talk

74 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

We're Back! And the Flames Look Different!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg, Aaron Vickers, and Wes Gilbertson return from the NHL All-Star break and dive into the new look Flames! The guys break down everything that went down during the break and share their thoughts on the Elias Lindholm trade, what Andrei Kuzmenko brings to the team, and more! (38:17) Pat, Wes, and Aaron go around for the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys share their takes on the future for Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin, and their first thoughts on Hunter Brzustewicz! by Flames Talk

57 min listen

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104 min listen

Edmonton Eyes History: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with the breaking news that a decision regarding Arizona's future in the NHL could come down this weekend. They are joined by Sportsnet NHL analyst Louie Debrusk (1:43) to tee up the Oilers' chance at tying the all-time win-streak record with a win against the Golden Knights tonight. He gets into the Oilers' identity, the biggest factor driving the win streak, Skinner's torrid stretch in net, the blueline's turnaround and what they might add at the deadline. Finally, they regroup with Sam to go through what Team Canada's lines may look like at the Four Nation Face-Off. 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

Leafs Hour: Bedard Show Hits T.O: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 7-4 win over the weekend vs. the Wild, Auston Matthews' prolific scoring start, William Nylander looking more motivated and an early evaluation of the team's forward depth. Then, a look at how some of the new fixtures have factored in, Max Domi's fit, Matthew Knies showing hopeful signs and whether Ryan Reaves' extracurriculars make up for his play on the ice. They are joined by TNT analyst Darren Pang (29:57), who tees up tonight's game between Toronto and Chicago, the hype surrounding Connor Bedard, whether it's too much on his plate, how far the team is from being competitive and how the new pieces around Bedard have slotted in. 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

Bold Predictions for the Coming Season!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into their season predictions for the Flames! They share where they're leaning towards on a playoff finish, top scorer, the MVP of the team, and more! (28:47) Jonathan Davis, NHL Network insider joins the show to take a spin around the Pacific Division and let you know what the latest is coming from Vancouver, Vegas, Edmonton, Seattle, Anaheim, San Jose, and Los Angeles! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Has Jonathan Huberdeau Turned a Corner?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dissect Jonathan Huberdeau's recent spike in performance, and if it signifies a newfound confidence! They also delve into the absence of Connor Zary from Calgary's lineup, and analyze the career of Dillon Dube ahead of his 300th NHL game! (26:24) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on if it's been a positive to see the Flames continue to comeback and win games, and just how important a win against Nashville could be! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

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The Flames React to New Captain Mikael Backlund!

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