Show Notes
On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a look ahead to free agency with just two weeks to go, and what it all means for the Flames. The guys discuss the expectation that Calgary could be relatively quiet on July 1, why a number of pending UFAs like Ryan Lomberg, Justin Kirkland, and Victor Olofsson may not return, and how that opens the door for younger players to take on bigger roles. They also explore whether there’s room for low-risk additions on the market, including the potential of a buy-low opportunity, before opening the textline.
(31:05) The focus then shifts to the NHL Draft, now just over a week away, as the conversation around Calgary’s options continues to heat up. Pat and Logan zero in on Viggo Bjorck as one of the most intriguing names in this year’s class, sharing why they’re both high on the Swedish forward and debating how the Flames could find a way to land him. The guys weigh Bjorck against other top prospects, revisit what they’ve heard from draft insiders, and discuss the different scenarios in play at sixth overall and beyond.
(55:33) Later, Jonathan Davis from NHL Network joins Flames Talk to break down a busy stretch of NHL news, including the Leafs hiring Jim Hiller, the evolving coaching situation in Vegas and Edmonton, and what could be ahead for teams like Seattle and Vancouver. The conversation also touches on Rasmus Andersson’s future, injury storylines in Vegas, and more from around the league as the offseason begins to take shape.
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