Can the Flames Get Their Number One Centre This Summer?

About this episode

The episode discusses the Calgary Flames' search for a true number one center and potential trade options.

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon tackle the "white whale" of the Flames' rebuild: the search for a true number one center. Following recent buzz from Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts, the guys discuss whether Craig Conroy has the assets to move into the elite center market this summer. They break down the upcoming draft class—headlined by top pivots like Malhotra, Bjorck, and Lawrence—and debate if a trade for a young, established piece like Mason McTavish or Conor Geekie is a realistic path forward for the organization. (30:06) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, the crew clears out a busy text line as the listeners weighs in on the center ice dilemma. They discuss the price of admission for high-end talent and evaluate which current roster players could be moved to facilitate a major upgrade down the middle.

People in this episode

Hosts: Pat Steinberg, Logan Gordon

Topics covered

• Flames rebuild
• number one center
• NHL draft
• trade discussions
• listener interaction

Keywords

• Flames
• number one center
• NHL draft
• trade
• Mason McTavish
• Conor Geekie
• Craig Conroy
• Elliotte Friedman

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 32 Thoughts, Daily Flames Roundtable

Places: Flames, Calgary

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