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Patrick Dumas is joined by the Play-by-Play Voice of the Calgary Wranglers, Sandra Prusina! Sandra shares her thoughts on the Wranglers' AHL-best regular season, the team's standouts getting an opportunities in the NHL, and tees up what should be an exciting postseason for the team, as they look to make a run for the Calder Cup. 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.
George and Matt are joined by our resident Flames expert, Peter Loubardias. The guys have a passionate conversation with Lou about where exactly the Flames stand, following an abysmal season that failed to meet expectations. George and Lou find themselves on the opposite side of opinions when it comes to whether or not the Flames need to continue to try to contend, or if they need to look to rebuild the team through high draft picks. We dive into both sides of the argument. Afterwards, with the playoffs kicking off tonight, we check in on some of the textline's hottest NHL playoff takes and share some of our own to get you set for an exciting first round! 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.
George and Matt kickoff the hour by taking a closer look at Mikael Backlund and Elias Lindholm's comments at the Flames' locker cleanout day. The guys discuss the futures of both players with the team and share their thoughts on what needs to happen if they are to stick around in Calgary. They also briefly look at Mackenzie Weegar's comments on the state of the Flames' arena. Afterwards, Ron MacLean joins the program to share his thoughts on the state of the Flames heading into the offseason, his excitement for this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs and if the Boston Bruins can break the President's Trophy curse. 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.
George and Matt kickoff the show with a deep dive into the playoff picture around the NHL. Given that we won't be seeing Flames playoff hockey, we ask the question - If you had to choose, would you rather see the Leafs or the Oilers win the cup this year? George and Matty also share their thoughts on the topic. Afterwards, to bring you up to speed from a busy weekend around the world of sports, Matty Rose has everything you need to know with The Morning Report! 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.
Matt and Patrick welcome Calgary Roughnecks General Manager, Mike Board to the show! Mike breaks down the strong season the Roughnecks are having this year, as they look to tie a franchise record in regular season wins! Mike also shares his excitement for Fan Appreciation Night at the 'Dome tonight, Christian Del Bianco's MVP-caliber season, and how important the fans are to the team's success. 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.
Matt and Patrick kickoff the hour with a deep dive into what to expect from the Flames as locker clean-out day is upon us! Derek shares his thoughts on the Flames' uncertain offseason plans, the future of Brad Treliving and Darryl Sutter, and what he would like to see the Flames' goaltending tandem look like next season. Afterwards, Tommy Wheeldon Jr. joins the show to help us tee up Cavalry FC's upcoming season in the Canadian Premier League, expectations for the team this year, and some key players to keep an eye on as potential standout performers. To wrap the hour, the guys were joined by Kevin Smith for the Speargrass Golf Show! Kevin discusses his final thoughts on this year's Masters, and shared his excitement for the upcoming golf season here in Calgary! 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.
Matt and Patrick discuss locker clean out day for the Flames and ask the textline - Who would be the most surprising Flame who's cleaning out their locker for the last time? The guys also discuss the future of Mikael Backlund and what a new contract would look like for the Flames' longest tenured player. Afterwards, Jason Bukala joins the program to share his thoughts on Dustin Wolf's NHL debut and potential role with the Flames next season, an ideal contract extension for Mikael Backlund, and next steps for the Flames heading into the offseason. 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.
it's locker cleanout day for the Flames and Matt and Patrick have everything you need to know to get you set for a busy day ahead for the Flames! The guys discuss the uncertain futures of both Brad Treliving and Darryl Sutter, and if there is any possibility we could see both of them back next season. Afterwards, for a concise and informative roundup around the world of sports, Patrick Dumas has your Morning Report! 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.
George and Matt are joined by the television voice of the Flames, Rick Ball! Rick shared his thoughts on the season that was for the Flames, Dustin Wolf's NHL debut and first win, Matt Coronato's performance in his NHL debut, and if we could see Michael Stone sign yet another one-year contract in his tenure with the Flames. Afterwards, the guys are joined by Kael and Tim Bernard to hear about their powerful story about Kael's resilience and ability to recover from a traumatic brain injury and how the care Kael received was the difference between what is, and what could have been. Afterwards, Valerie Ball joins the program to tell us about how to get involved with the Hospital Home Lottery and the incredible prizes they have up for grabs! 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.
George and Matt are joined by Frank Servalli to discuss the daunting offseason the Flames have ahead of them! Frank discusses the crucial juncture the Flames now find themselves at, the timeline to resolve the General Manager situation, and shares his thoughts on the playoff picture around the NHL as the regular season wraps up! Afterwards, Alex Brodie was on location at the Saddledome for the Flames' final game of the season! For this week's edition of Brodie on the Beat, he got the fans' thoughts on what they think the team should do to turn things around before next season! 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.
George and Matt recap an exciting Flames win in their final game of the season! The guys share their thoughts on Nikita Zadorov's first career hattrick, Matt Coronato and Dustin Wolf's debuts with the team, and share some thoughts on the season that was for the Flames. Afterwards, Matty Rose has everything you need to know from the world of sports to start your day with today's edition of The Morning Report! 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.
Patrick Dumas is joined by Jordan Dajani to take a deep dive into all the storylines we've seen in the NFL off-season so far! Jordan shares his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers' situation as he remains a Green Bay Packer approaching the draft, his favourite in the NFC North, the 49ers' Quarterback situation, and the top prospects at this year's draft! 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.
George and Matt welcomeEric Francis to the show! Eric provides insight on the very uncertain offseason the Flames are facing, a rough timeline on when we can expect to hear about Brad Treliving's future with the team and why Matt Coronato and Jakob Pelletier are a recipe for success as a dynamic duo in the NHL. Afterwards, it's time for another edition of Impossible Flames Trivia! This week, George is looking to know what Matthew Tkachuk, Milan Lucic and Mark Jankowski all have in common! 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.
George and Matt ponder which line we should expect to see Matt Coronato on in his Flames debut tonight, identify other players they'd like to see return to the lineup, and dig into the uncertain future of Brad Treliving and explain why they think the team would benefit if he were to sign a new deal. Afterwards, Alvin Williams joins the show to reflect on the season that was for the Toronto Raptors, tee up a huge play-in tilt against the Chicago Bulls to keep the Raptors' season alive, priorities for the team in the offseason, and takes a look at the playoff picture around the NBA! 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.
George and Matt open the hour with a discussion on some of our favourite celebrations in sports, following the debut of the Orioles' creative homerun celebration titled the 'homer hose'! Due to the unique nature of the celebration, the guys also share their favourite drinking games! Afterwards, we tee up the Flames' final game of the season that will feature Matt Coronato's NHL debut and possibly Wranglers goaltender, Dustin Wolf! The guys also share their thoughts on who could be suiting up for the Flames for the final time in their final game of the season. Finally, Matty Rose brings you up to speed from around the world of sports with today's edition of The Morning Report! 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.
George and Matt welcome Flames Reporter, Ryan Leslie to the show! Ryan shared his perspective on the vibe in the Flames' locker room following last night's loss, some bright spots in the Flames' lineup this season, and discusses how much turnover we could potentially see from the team during the offseason. Afterwards, to tee up the Toronto Blue Jays' home-opener, the guys were joined by Blue Jays Analyst, Blake Murphy! Blake shared his thoughts on the positive play of Bo Bichette offensively, but also describes the adventure it is to watch his defensive play at shortstop. Blake also shared his early thoughts on how the AL is shaping up just a couple of weeks into the MLB season. 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.
George and Matt dive deeper into the Flames' season after officially being eliminated from playoff contention. The guys discuss the next steps for this Flames group, try to identify possible causes of the Flames' struggles and check in with Melancholy Malcolm to fill us in on the thoughts of Flames fans on Twitter following last night's loss. Afterwards, Luke Gazdic joins the program to share his thoughts on the Flames season as it was, some of his experiences as a player around this time of year in the NHL, and if the Flames lack of a captain contributed to their struggles this season. 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.
George and Matt reflect on the aftermath of yet another Flames loss, that saw them officially fall out of the playoff race in the NHL. They review the team's performance against the Predators, tackle critical issues that the team will have to confront in the upcoming offseason, and question the decision to assign Nick Richie as the Flames' primary shooter at a season-defining moment in the shootout. Afterwards, the guys get reactions from the locker room and take a look around the world of sports with today's edition of The Morning Report! 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.
George and Matt are joined by our resident Flames expert, Peter Loubardias! Lou shares his thoughts on the Flames' playoff hopes, the team's struggles at home this season, the Flames' love-hate relationship with one-goal games, and if Matt Coronato and Jakob Pelletier should see some time in the Flames' lineup before the end of the season. Afterwards, Brent Gunning and Sam McKee join the program to reflect on what was a wild edition of The Masters this year! The guys evaluate the performances of Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. The guys also talk about Rory McIlroy's chances of capturing a Masters title in his career. 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.
George and Matt dive deep into the Flames' upcoming game against the Preds and discuss the possibility of Matt Coronato making his Flames debut. Does Coronato deserve a chance to showcase his talent? Let us know on the textline at 960-960 or on our voicemail at 403-407-0238. Later, the guys are joined by Greg Wyshynski, who brings a wealth of insights and positive talking points for Flames fans. Greg shares his thoughts on the performances of Huberdeau and Kadri this season, his top contenders as we approach the NHL playoffs, and if the President's Trophy curse will strike again after the Bruins' historical season. 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.
George and Matt take a look at the Flames updated playoff chances following Saturday night's loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Afterwards, the guys take a look at the Flames huge tilt against the Predators and share their thoughts on what was a wild Masters Tournament! Later, it was a very busy long weekend in the world of sports and to bring you up to speed, Matty Rose has everything you need with today's edition of The Morning Report! 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.
Patrick Dumas welcomes Calgary Roughnecks Goaltender, Christian Del Bianco, to the show! Christian reflects on the Roughnecks' season so far, their upcoming Superhero Game at the Saddledome, and his personal pursuit of National Lacrosse League history! 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.
George and Matt are joined by Derek Wills to reflect on the Flames' recent triumph over the Jets. Derek shared his thoughts on the Flames' performance in the win, which has put them back in the Wild Card race with just three games to go. With a potential playoff spot on the horizon, he also shares his thoughts on the ideal opponents for the Flames if they manage to sneak into a Wild Card spot. Afterwards, Mitch Fox joins the program for the first Speargrass Golf Show of the year! Mitch described his excitement for the upcoming golf season at Speargrass, how often he watches the weather around this time of year, and his thoughts on the Masters as players begin to tee off at the event! 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.
George and Matt welcome Frank Seravalli to the show! Frank shares his thoughts on the Flames' huge win against the Jets, who would be more disappointed to miss the playoffs between the two teams, Jacob Markstrom keeping the team calm, and the on-ice component Tanev brings to the Flames' lineup! Afterwards, Alex Brodie is back with another edition of Brodie on the Beat! This week, Alex asks the people of Calgary who they would be blaming if the Flames fail to clinch an NHL playoff spot. 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.
George and Matt dive into the Flames' exciting victory over the Winnipeg Jets that sees them now tied on points for the final Wild Card spot in the West! The guys break down the key moments in the game, the crucial saves made by Jacob Markstrom to keep the Flames in the game in the second period, and analyze the implications of the win for the Flames' playoff hopes. Afterwards, Matty Rose has everything you need to know from the world of sports with today's edition of The Morning Report! 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.
Patrick Dumas takes a deeper dive into the state of the Calgary Flames with Peter Klein! Peter gives his take on Sutter's decision to play Markstrom against the Blackhawks, which players needed to take things up a notch in these types of games, and looks ahead to tonight's make-or-break tilt against the Jets! Patrick and Peter also spend some time talking about the WWE/UFC merger and give their thoughts on Vince McMahon's role with the organization as Chairman. 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.
George and Matt kickoff the hour with Eric Francis! Eric shared his thoughts on the Flames' performance against the 'Hawks, evaluates Nazem Kadri and Jacob Markstrom's performances, and if the Flames will go through big changes come this year's offseason. Afterwards, it's time for another edition of Impossible Flames Trivia! This week, we look for a connection between Marc Savard, Troy Brouwer and Grant Fuhr! Think you have the answer? Let us know on the textline or our voicemail! 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.
George and Matt dive deeper ino the Flames' loss to the Blackhawks, offering some fast facts and insights from the game. They also discussed Nazem Kadri's analytics and how they relate to why the Flames' offseason additions need to be better in high-stakes situations. Afterwards, the guys turn their attention to the Flames' next opponent, the Winnipeg Jets. To help us get the tale of the tape from the side of the Jets, we welcomed Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds to the program! Sean discussed the current state of the Winnipeg Jets, Rick Bowness' first season with the team, and how the team has adapted to not having a captain! 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.
George and Matt waste no time in dissecting the Flames' recent loss to the NHL's worst Blackhawks. The guys gave a breakdown of Calgary's poor performance and discussed the team's ongoing struggles. Additionally, the guys check in with the Big Show voicemail to get our listeners thoughts on the game. Afterwards, Matty Rose has everything you need from around the world of sports to start your day with The Morning Report! 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.
to take a look at the playoff picture around the NHL, the guys are joined by Jake Hahn! Jake shares his thoughts on the Flames' upcoming tilt against the Jets, Tyler Toffoli's incredible season, who he expected more from in the Flames' lineup and if the Oilers are a real contender despite their goaltending situation. Afterwards, Adam Stanley joins the program to help us tee up The 2023 Masters at Augusta National! Adam talks about his experience at Augusta so far, the vibe between PGA and LIV players playing together, and what to expect from the four Canadians teeing off at the tournament this week! 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.
