Can the Flames Trade Their UFA's and Stay Competitive?

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

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

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

Talking Jacob Markstrom's Present & Future!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the Jacob Markstrom converstation! As Markstrom continues to be in trade rumours, the guys share their thoughts on the latest comments from Elliotte Friedman, what the future could hold for Markstrom, and just how expectational he's been this season! (26:32) Trent Cull joins the show for the Future of the Flames! Trent stops by to chat about his time at the AHL All-Star game, how his Calgary Wranglers have been performing, and how the team can look to bounce back after dropping their last two games! Trent shares his thoughts on Adam Klapka's and Dustin Wolf's performances, and much more! by Flames Talk

45 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

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

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

What Has Gotten Into These Flames?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon ask the question: 'What's gotten into these Flames?' The guys break down Calgary's win streak as they continue along their road trip, and why they think the Flames look like a completely different team! The guys break down all the changes that has given the Flames a 4-game win streak, and what it means for the playoff race! (28:01) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Logan, and Derek go around and share their takes on the reports of the Devils having serious interest in Jacob Markstrom, and what options the Flames have for the future of their goaltending! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Brad Treliving Says Goodbye to Calgary. A Chat With Mikael Backlund!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson share their thoughts on Brad Treliving's first press conference as he was introduced as the 18th general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs! The guys share their thoughts on Treliving's comments as he addressed the media, what it means for the draft, and his look back at the Matthew Tkachuk trade! Flames forward Mikael Backlund joins the show! He stops by to talk to Pat and Wes about his important charity work in an around Calgary and the Flames, and his nomination for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy! Mikael chats about his work with the community, being an ambassador, his summer, Craig Conroy, Brad Treliving, and what it would mean to be named captain of the Flames! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Talking Tij Iginla and the Flames!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the Calgary Flames' plans at the 2024 NHL Draft, and if they think the team should draft Tij Iginla! The guys share their thoughts on if drafting Tij could be the team's best move, and if they should avoid picking him because of the last name! (32:27) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on what could happen with Jacob Markstrom over the summer, and their expectations for Matt Coronato next season! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

A Clean Slate for the Flames!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, after the Flames announced the firing of Darryl Sutter, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson re-open the search for the next GM for the Flames as well as the next Head Coach! The guys share the latest on the situation, and address the comments made by Don Maloney and Jonathan Huberdeau following the news! Calgary Wranglers Head Coach Mitch Love joins the show! Mitch stops by to chat the latest on the Wranglers deep playoff run, the play of his guys against Abbotsford, and how interesting the jump to the NHL would be to him! by Flames Talk

43 min listen

What Should the Flames Do at 16th Overall? A Chat With Matthew Phillips!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into all things Calgary Flames draft talk! The guys dive into all things draft prospects as the Flames landed with pick number 16 in the 2023 NHL Draft, and they share their thoughts into what types of players the team should be looking at! Pat Steinberg sits down with Calgary Wranglers forward Matthew Phillips! Pat and Matthew dive into the Wranglers last series against Abbotsford, his OT game winner in Calgary, and how the team is looking forward to the next round of the playoffs! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Is the Calgary Trade Buzz Heating Up?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look at the latest with the Flames and their contract talks, and what it could mean in terms of trade talks! The guys share their thoughts on potential trade suitors for the Flames, and what names could potentially be moved! (27:30) Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show to share his thoughts on his team's efforts against San Jose over the weekend! Trent shares what he's seen from his players, and what it was like to have some of them recalled to the Flames! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Path to Finding Success: On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to share his thoughts on the Flames' season as a whole, Markstrom's future with the team, and some of the biggest storylines around the NHL! Derek Wills and Logan Gordon join the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Logan, and Derek go around and share their takes on how they feel about seeing Matt Coronato getting back into the lineup, and Calgary's inability to win against bottom-end teams in the league! Pat and Logan break down what they've seen from Daniil Miromanov this season, what they think the Flames are seeing out of the player, and the biggest things you need to know ahead of the Flames' matchup against the Blackhawks! by Flames Talk

62 min listen

Where Do Things Sit With Calgary's GM Search?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look back at the departure of Flames General Manager Brad Treliving 3 weeks after the announcement. The guys take a look at the possible candidates for the job both internally and externally and share their thoughts on who they'd like to see! Calgary Wranglers Head Coach Mitch Love joins the show! Mitch chats with Pat about his feelings after wrapping up their series against Abbotsford, key players stepping up for his group, and the challenge that Coachella Valley presents! by Flames Talk

43 min listen

The Opening Day Roster Is Becoming More Clear!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson wrap up the Flames' 2023 training camp and break down what they believe to be the team's opening night lineup! They share their thoughts on the combinations as well as the two players that get left off the team, and more! (32:01) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek dive into how comfortable they're feeling about starting Cole Schwindt at the 4C, and Jordon Oesterle at the 6D, and if a waiver claim would be more desirable! by Flames Talk

51 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

The Flames Talk Mailbag Is Back!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg opens up the Flames Talk Mailbag and dives into YOUR questions! He dives into player personnel questions, questions about the next coach, and more! Pat recaps his conversation with Craig Conroy and what he took from it, and what it means for the future of the team! Flames VP of Hockey Ops and Assistant GM Brad Pascall joins the show! Brad stops by to chat about how he's feeling about his new role, Craig Conroy being named GM, and how excited he is to get things going with the team! by Flames Talk

52 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

Manifesting a Draft Lottery Win!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon tee up the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery as the Flames are eligible for the first overall selection! The guys share their thoughts on if they see the team moving up in the rankings, the Tij Iginla dilemmas, and the latest around the NHL playoffs! (21:31) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show! Trent stops by to share his thoughts after his team's first two games of round two at home, including his review of a controversial no-call, and what he's expecting to see from his team as they hit the road and head down to Coachella Valley! by Flames Talk

41 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

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

Brent Krahn and the Week in Review!: On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Logan Gordon to chat with our NHL goaltending analyst, Brent Krahn! Brent stops by Flames Talk to dive into how he thinks the Flames should handle their goaltending dilemma this offseason, why he believes Jake Oettinger is still a top goalie in the league, and the remarkable play of Adin Hill this postseason! Pat and Logan go though the Flames Talk Week In Review, as they recap the biggest stories from the past week on the show! Hear from Brad Treliving, Milan Lucic, and Mikael Backlund as they shared their thoughts on their futures (and past), and how it all ties together for the Flames! 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

The Revelation That Is Connor Zary!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look at Connor Zary and his play as of late! The guys dive into just how effective Zary has been and the numbers he's been able to put up since being called up by the Flames, and why Blake Coleman is one of the hottest players in the league! (28:21) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on how important it could be for the Flames to be back over .500 with a pair of wins on this road trip, and their thoughts on AJ Greer's future with the team! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Matt Stajan on Craig Conroy's Journey to GM!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Flames alumni and Hitmen head coach Matt Stajan! Matt joins the show to share his thoughts on the hiring of Craig Conroy as Flames general manager, what his experience with Conroy as a teammate was like, and his experience coaching the Calgary Hitmen! Brent Krahn, NHL goaltending analyst joins the show to break down all of the biggest goaltending stories that have come out out of the NHL playoffs, including Oettinger, Hill, and Babrovsky, and his thoughts on the Flames bringing in Craig Conroy! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Calgary's UFA Approach and Turnaround!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to bring the latest from the Flames and from around the NHL! Pat and Frank dive into the Flames' upcoming UFAs, Frank's read on Edmonton, Patrick Kane's future, and just what is going on in Columbus right now! (28:14) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Derek, and Wes Gilbertson go around and share their thoughts on what Craig Conroy should do with the team's upcoming UFAs, and if it's been a positive that the Flames have had so many comeback wins! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Did Conroy Do the Right Thing?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into their thoughts surrounding the future of the Flames, and if Craig Conroy did the right thing leading up to the trade deadline! The guys share their thoughts on the new direction for Calgary, why they believe Conroy made the correct decision! (31:48) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on what makes Daniil Miromanov so interesting, and how scary the Colorado Avalanche are going to be in this years playoffs! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

Reacting to the Elias Lindholm Trade!: On a special edition of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon share their thoughts on Calgary's huge deal that sent Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Andrew Kuzmenko, 2024 first-round pick, d-man Hunter Brzustewicz, d-man Joni Jurmo, and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick. Sportsnet NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman joins the show to give his thoughts on the deal and how it all came together and to give his thoughts on what might come next for the Flames. Then general manager Craig Conroy gives all the details on what Calgary acquired and his thoughts on what this deal means for the team. by Flames Talk

71 min listen

Taking the Positives from Saturday's Loss!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to the Flames' 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and share their biggest takeaways after Matt Coronato gets his first career NHL goal, Jonathan Huberdeau and Jacob Markstrom's performances, and the effectiveness of new Flame AJ Greer! (28:18) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Logan, and Derek dive into their impressions of Matt Coronato's first two NHL games, and they look back at Matthew Phillip's time with the Flames! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

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Can the Flames Trade Their UFA's and Stay Competitive?

Can the Flames Trade Their UFA's and Stay Competitive?

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