Kelly Hrudey on Deadline Distractions and Miikka Kiprusoff!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Who's Pushing for a Roster Spot Right Now?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the impact of the Jakob Pelletier injury, and the impact of how long he could be out for the team. The guys dive into which young player could take Pelletier's spot in the lineup! (28:45) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys debate how Jakob Pelletier's injury affects the Flames opening up lineup, and the impact of practicing 3-on-3 and why it was an issue for the team last year! by Flames Talk

47 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

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

How Do the Flames Get More Out of Kadri and Huberdeau?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers try to answer a loaded question: how do you get WAY more out of Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri? The guys share their thoughts on potential line changes, healthy scratching, and a potential move! Pat and Aaron share their early impressions of Ilya Solovyov and Jacob Markstrom's season start! (24:26) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers Head Coach joins the show to bring the latest from the Flames' farm team! Trent shares his thoughts on his team's performance after the Wrangler's home opener weekend, and he chats about some of his top players! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

Eric Francis on the Road Trip, Huberdeau, and Gaudreau!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for The Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric dive into the Flames road trip so far, Eric shares what he's seen being with the team, and the guys share their thoughts on the team's identity and more! (25:57) Eric tells us about his adventure in Columbus in trying to chat with Johnny Gaudreau, and shares his thoughts on the future of the Blue Jackets, including Adam Fantilli! by Flames Talk

42 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All the Flames Trade Deadline Burning Questions!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off their trade deadline week as we approach the final week before the deadline! The guys share their thoughts on where they think Hanifin will land, if a Markstrom deal could get done before the deadline, and more! (26:42) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show to chat the Future of the Flames! Trent shares his thoughts on his team's weekend, Jeremie Poirier's return to the lineup, Matt Coronato's recall to the Flames, and the final 20-game stretch of the season! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Chris Tanev: To Trade or Extend?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers bring you the latest around Chris Tanev's uncertain future with the team! They share their takes on how the Flames should manage his future with the team, and what term could be favorable for the team. Plus, get an insider peek into Mark Pysyk's journey! (27:57) Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show! Trent shares his thoughts on the team's weekend against Henderson, what he sees from adding Mark Pysyk to the group, seeing Ilya Solovyov getting called up to the Flames, and more! by Flames Talk

43 min listen

Analyzing Dustin Wolf's Immediate Future!: On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive right into Dustin Wolf's strong play of late, and what to do at the goaltending position once Jacob Markstrom returns from injury. Then Derek Wills joins Pat, and Wes for the Daily Flames Roundtable. The guys get into all things Flames, including Dustin Wolf, how Kadri and Huberdeau have looked together recently, how Daniil Miromanov has settled and more. To close out Flames Talk, Pat is joined by newly signed Flames prospect Sam Morton. They get into his journey to the pros, and his excitement in coming to Calgary. Lastly Calgary Wranglers coach Trent Cull joins the show ahead of the stretch run of the season for the Wranglers. by Flames Talk

75 min listen

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

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

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

Positives From a Rocky Knight: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee kick off the show discussing the Leafs' blueline and their willingness to shoot the puck, Timothy Liljegren’s development, Erik Kallgren, and more. Next, Gord Stellick joins the show to discuss the Leafs strong stretch of games as of late, their 5v5 play, and more (41:30). Later, the guys discuss what is going on with Jonathan Huberdeau and the Calgary Flames and preview the 63rd regular season matchup between Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby who enter tonight's game with the same amount of points! To end the show, Ryan Leslie joins Kyper and Bourne to discuss how Darryl Sutter has been handling the Flames' losing streak and how Calgary’s big offseason acquisitions have fared so far this season. (01:30:45). 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

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Kelly Hrudey on Deadline Distractions and Miikka Kiprusoff!

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