On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the latest comments from Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy, recorded Thursday afternoon at the Saddledome. With just one day to go before the 2025 NHL Draft, Pat and Aaron react to Conroy’s thoughts on the Rasmus Andersson situation, and why the GM has to play things close to the vest despite a trade feeling all but inevitable. They also dive into updates on pending UFAs Dan Vladar, Anthony Mantha, and Kevin Rooney, plus the ongoing negotiations with Connor Zary, Kevin Bahl, and Morgan Frost.

(30:00) Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis joins the show from Los Angeles with a boots-on-the-ground look at the 2025 draft class. He shares insight on the buzz in LA, how prospects like Frondell and Hagens are trending, and what unpredictability to expect when the picks start rolling in. Plus, a tease of who the Flames might have a shot at with the 18th overall selection.

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Calgary Flames director of amateur scouting Tod Button joined Pat Steinberg ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft. Tod discussed the strength of this year's draft class, where he sees the "ledges", and what type of player the Flames will be getting with their first pick at 18th overall. Tod also talked philosophically about building the team's draft list, the Scouting Combine in Buffalo, and more!

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Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy spoke to the media ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft. Conroy gave the latest on Rasmus Andersson's status with the team and updated what's going on with pending UFA's Dan Vladar, Anthony Mantha, and Kevin Rooney. Conroy spoke about this weekend's 2025 NHL Draft and what the team is focusing on with the 18th and 32nd overall picks. Finally, Conroy addressed moving up in the first round and how likely that might be for the team.

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.

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