On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers welcome Scott Wheeler from The Athletic to break down his annual prospect rankings, where the Flames jumped to 13th overall. They discuss why Zayne Parekh stands alone at the top of Calgary’s system, how the 2024 draft class has boosted the team’s depth, and where key prospects like Matvei Gridin, Sam Honzek, and Hunter Brzustewicz rank within the organization.
Later, Flames radio analyst Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show to analyze Andrei Kuzmenko’s recent surge, the impact of Kevin Bahl’s absence, and whether a Wranglers defenseman could be recalled to bolster the blue line. She also shares her takeaways from Calgary’s matchups against elite competition and the challenges of navigating a relentless schedule.
Later, Flames radio analyst Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show to analyze Andrei Kuzmenko’s recent surge, the impact of Kevin Bahl’s absence, and whether a Wranglers defenseman could be recalled to bolster the blue line. She also shares her takeaways from Calgary’s matchups against elite competition and the challenges of navigating a relentless schedule.