Eric Francis Breaks Down the Markstrom Trade!

Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers host this hour of Flames Talk from Las Vegas, home of the 2024 NHL Draft. The guys chat following the annual Top Prospects Availability and present conversations with six of the players Calgary could be selecting at ninth overall on Friday. In order we hear from Tij Iginla (07:46), Cole Eiserman (16:03), Zeev Buium (22:35), Berkly Catton (30:18), Sam Dickinson (37:07), and Zayne Parekh (43:05). Along the way, we also get in-depth scouting reports on each players from Aaron!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.  https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and and Aaron Vickers kick things off with guest Adam Kimelman! Chatting about draft week and the prospect of Tij Iginla skating under his fathers jersey number. The guys dive deep into potential draft picks and which players stand out for other teams, especially who Flames number nine will be if not Tij.(31:26) Wrapping up hour 1, Pat and Vicks go on talking about Flames picks for the drafts. They go into who the best fit for the team is, if not Tij then maybe, Cayden Lindstrom or Mikhail Katin, but if not Tij, would the Flames go defense for number 9? They also go into teams looking at Brandsegg-Nygård and his future in the league. 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On Hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson check back in on the Jacob Markstrom trade following Linus Ullmark being traded to Ottawa, compare the trades, and if it makes the Markstrom deal look more appealing! The guys dive into the Flames goaltending situation heading into free agency, and how to deploy them come next season.(26:36) Hour 2 continues with Pat and Wes talking the NHL Draft! The guys break down their thoughts on the Flames plans if Tij Iginla should be available at 9 overall, or if the Flames consider taking a defenseman, or if should they go center if either Berkley Catton or Cayden Lindstrom end up being available!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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On Hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into how crucial it is for the Flames to get a potential cornerstone piece, along with the importance of getting multiple future NHL caliber players within the first few rounds of the draft! Plus should the Flames consider trading up in the  1st round of the draft?(39:48) To wrap up the hour, Pat and Wes talk about Game 7 between the Oilers and Panthers and the Stanley Cup Final, and if McDavid should have come out to accept the Conn Smythe?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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

Flames Talk presents the 2004 Playoff Rewind with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson! 20 years later, we're reliving the best moments of Calgary's run to the Stanley Cup Final with exclusive interviews you can't find anywhere else. Pat and Wes spoke with Darryl Sutter (03:49), Peter Maher (26:06), Craig Conroy (51:29), Jordan Leopold (1:19:45), and Mike Commodore (1:43:14) for a comprehensive look at one of the best springs ever to be a fan of the Flames.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.  https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis, the guys take on on the Jacob Markstrom trade! They chat about the other trades surrounding Markstrom, big prospect players,  the upcoming draft, and how Flames are building up their team. THey also dive into Craig Conroy, and decisions he'll have to make in the near future.  (30:47) Continuing this hour the guys go off on the 2024 NHL draft, and how important that weekend is going to be for Craig Conroy. The guys share their thoughts on if the flames will draft Tij Iiginla, or if it could be good to be true! They break down their picks on who the Flames next top pick could be.  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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers bring the FCHockey Draft Preview! The guys dive deep into the Draft Guide and how they view this year's NHL Draft Class, why it's been so difficult to predict, and all the teams willing to move their top picks Flames selections!(29:28) The guys take all your burning questions surrounding the draft! They dive into the Flames drafting size versus skilled players, their thoughts on specific players, and much more!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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, the guys are joined by Kevin Woodley to  discuss the Jacob Markstrom trade, why New Jersey was always the best fit for him, what it does for the Devils, and Calgary's return! They also chat about Calgary's goaltending situation going forward, what's happened with Bobrovsky in the last two games of the Stanley Cup Final, and how he's feeling about Game 6!(29:31) The guys are joined by Dan Murr to chat about the upcoming draft, and who could be available for the Flames!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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, the guys reflect on the Jacob Markstrom trade from Wednesday. They chat about how the trade got done, what he will provide for New Jersey, Kevin Bahl, and what Kevin Bahl's role with the Flames will be next season!(26:45) Mike Morreale joins Pat and Aaron to react to the Jacob Markstrom trade, including his thoughts on the deal, what Markstrom will mean to the Devils, the price New Jersey paid, and their chances to contend next season. They also hear from Mike about the upcoming NHL draft and his thoughts on the draft class and who stands out to him!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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Vickers take your burning calls as Flames fans share their thoughts on the Jacob Markstrom trade! The guys share their thoughts on the return for Markstrom, what the Flames are getting in Kevin Bahl, what it all means for Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf, and much more!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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/