About this episode
Pat Steinberg and Frank Seravalli discuss the NHL Draft Lottery and recent developments in the league.
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to set the stage for the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery! Frank dispels the "rigged" myths by explaining the transparency of the 14-ball draw process and previews what kind of impact player the Flames can expect even if they slide to the 4-6 range. The conversation also turns to the massive shakeup in Toronto, as John Chayka is named General Manager and franchise legend Mats Sundin returns as a Senior Executive Advisor. Frank sheds light on the backlash to Chayka's return to the league and provides the latest on Vancouver’s search for a new GM. (24:58) To wrap up the show, Pat and Logan Gordon break down today's signing of 2025 second-round pick Theo Stockselius to a three-year entry-level deal and Ryan Huska’s official appointment to the coaching staff of Team Canada for the upcoming World Championships. Plus, they revisit more texts from Hour One on what could happen if the Flames win the Draft Lottery!
People in this episode
Host: Pat Steinberg
Guest: Frank Seravalli
Topics covered
- NHL Draft Lottery
- player impact
- Toronto shakeup
- GM search
- Flames news
Keywords
- NHL
- Draft Lottery
- Frank Seravalli
- Toronto
- GM search
- Flames
- Theo Stockselius
- Ryan Huska
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Team Canada, Vancouver
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