Mikael Backlund Makes Flames History...Again!

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

Would Elias Lindholm Be a Good Fit in Colorado?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at the recent rumour mill between Elias Lindholm and the Colorado Avalanche! Pat and Aaron dive in and share their thoughts on if a move for Lindholm to Colorado makes sense, what a return for Lindholm could look like, and if the ship has sailed on him signing in Calgary! (21:53) Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show to bring the latest from the Calgary Wranglers! Trent recaps the team's weekend and their series against the San Jose Barracuda, and his thoughts on his top performing players! by Flames Talk

40 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

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

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

Reacting to a Battle of Alberta Loss: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the Calgary Flames' 3-1 loss to the Oilers in round 2 of the Battle of Alberta! Pat and Wes share their thoughts on the Flames' performance against Edmonton, and break down why the players weren't happy with their efforts! (25:05) Trent Cull joins the show to bring the latest on the Future of the Flames! The Calgary Wranglers' head coach stops by to share his thoughts on his team's performances against Coachella Valley and Bakersfield, his review of his team after the halfway mark, and the play of his rookie players! by Flames Talk

47 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

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

Another Flames Debut!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the upcoming Calgary Flames debut for Cole Schwindt! The guys break down Schwindt's season with the Wranglers thus far, the continued youth movement with the Flames, and if this is a wakeup call for Adam Ruzicka! Pat and Wes share their thoughts on the eventual return of Oliver Kylington, and Jacob Markstrom's return to play! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

Who Do the Flames Need More From in 2024?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson assess some of the Flames' underperforming players! They take a look at some of the players who haven't been producing as they were expected to be this season, and what they can do to get back to form! (26:40) Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show to bring the latest on the future of the Flames! Trent stops by to chat about the Wranglers' 5-game road trip as the team sits on top of the Pacific, getting Wolf and Solovyov back, William Stromgren's transition to the AHL, and much more! by Flames Talk

50 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

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

Evaluating the Roster After the Lindholm Trade!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the new-look Flames after Elias Lindholm gets moved to Vancouver and Calgary brings in Andrei Kuzmenko! The guys share their thoughts on if the Flames have taken a step back competitively after the deal, and if Andrei can find new life in Calgary! Hear from Brayden Pachal after he was claimed by the Flames off of waivers and shares his thoughts on his first practice with his new team! (30:37) Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show for The Future of The Flames! Trent checks in from San Jose during the AHL's All-Star break and shares what he's been up to, and the experiences that he's had with Matt Coronato and Dustin Wolf during the festivities! 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

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

Oliver. Kylington. Is. Back.: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the official return of Oliver Kylington! The guys share their thoughts on how Kylington's return to play has progressed, and hear from members of the Flames and Johnny Gaudreau as they talk about what it means to see Kylington back in the lineup! (31:55) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on what adding Oliver Kylington means to the Flames' blueline, and their reactions to Adam Ruzicka and Nick DeSimone being claimed on waivers! by Flames Talk

51 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

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

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

Some Martin Pospisil Appreciation!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the return to the lineup of Martin Pospisil! The guys share what they saw from the Flames during his absence and what they were missing from his efforts, their thoughts on the suspension, and what they think about Daniil Miromanov being slotted on PP1! (27:12) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show to chat about the Future of the Flames! Trent stops by to chat about his team's recent stretch of games, the team continuing to push for a playoff spot, and his first impressions of the newest additions to his roster! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

Breaking Down a Rough Road Trip: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the Flames' first road trip of the year, coming back with a 1-3-1 record on the road! The guys dive into Calgary's performances against Columbus, Detroit, and Buffalo, the underwhelming start to the season for Dan Vladar, and why they need to see more from the team's top players! (27:21) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show to chat about the Wranglers start to the season as they get set for their home opener! Trent chats about the team's win over Abbotsford, the play of Dustin Wolf, and more! by Flames Talk

48 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

The Consequences of This Four-Game Skid: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson share their thoughts on the Calgary Flames' dreadful home stand! The guys break down Calgary's loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, hear from coach Ryan Huska as he speaks on his view of the game, and the guys tee up the remaining games for the Flames before the trade deadline! (32:42) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on Oliver Kylington's return to play, and why they think the Flames' have taken a noticeable step back on this home stand! by Flames Talk

56 min listen

Talking Kylington, Pospisil, Zary, and More!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson sit down for an exclusive chat with Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington! The guys chat with Oliver about being Calgary's nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, and Oliver shares what it means to him after all he's gone through over the past two years. (30:52) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on what they think of Ryan Huska healthy-scratching Connor Zary, and how they feel about Martin Pospisil's latest big hit and his adjustment to the NHL! by Flames Talk

54 min listen

Reflecting on Saturday's BoA Banger!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers recap the final installment of the Battle of Alberta this season! The guys break down the effort they saw from the Flames, why they were expecting to see a fired-up group, and their thoughts on the latest from Zary and Kuzmenko! (30:34) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show to dive into the Future of the Flames! Trent stops by to dive into his team's weekend against Bakersfield, the tight Pacific Division playoff race, and if they're expecting to see some reinforcements ahead of the playoffs! by Flames Talk

54 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

The Leafs This Week: Worried About Depth on Defence?: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick discuss the week in the Big Apple, including a loss to the Rangers and a win over the Islanders. They break down the forward depth coming through, while the depth on defence is a little worrisome, and whether or not Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek should be more of a tandem to help manage Campbell's minutes. Plus, they discuss the recent play of Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren. 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 Leafs Nation

48 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

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

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

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