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Time to cap off the week before the Roughrider game this Saturday. Barney hosted today with a few friends. Inside Scoop with Farhan Lalji World Cup update and CFL picks. Prairie Golf Gems with Elmwood Golf. Behind the Face Mask tease with Roughriders kicker Alex Hale. Jock Wilson Stampeders update. The last Inside The NHL for a while with Eric Francis. Luc Mullinder before he flies out to Calgary thoughts on The Riders Stamps matchup.
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined for the full hour by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! With the NHL Draft just one week away, Pat and Eric dive into the significance of draft day for the Flames, what Calgary could be looking at with picks sixth and 30th overall, and why there's growing confidence the team will land a high-impact player. The conversation also touches on Craig Conroy's recent comments, the likelihood of Calgary moving up, the continued belief that Keaton Verhoeff is the pick at six, and how free agency could shape up with the Flames needing to create contract flexibility. (33:31) The Eric Francis Hour continues with a look back at the Stanley Cup Final, including Eric's perspective from being on the ground for the entire series and the fallout in Vegas following their loss. The guys also discuss what's next for the Golden Knights and react to the Oilers hiring Mike Babcock as Edmonton's offseason storylines continue to unfold. 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Barney is starting a new theme for Wednesday SportsCage shows... Where do you land Wednesdays? Going to have to tune in for that riveting radio but we do have a nice little program planned with these guests and topics. Dustin Neilson first 2 weeks of The CFL analysis and the Oilers Head Coach situation and Connor McDavid temperature check. Lee Kormish World Cup update Qatar vs Canada and Alphonso Davies playing likelihood. Inside The NHL with Eric Francis back in Calgary post Stanley Cup rundown. Sprinkle of the Day featuring Haryy! Mid-Week Sound Off with Scott Schultz Rider Pride banner unveil and thoughts on the BC Lions 31-27 home opener win. Monday Nooner interviewed Ed Staniowski Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Inductee.
Hour two of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! For hour two, the guys talk about the upcoming offseason with bold predictions; should the Flames draft Viggo Bjorck with the sixth overall pick? will Chicago trade the 4th overall pick? will Cale Makar sign a major extension this offseason? and a lot more! (21:08) Later, senior columnist and analyst for Sportsnet, Eric Francis joins the show to discuss the end of the Stanley Cup Finals! Eric discusses how the Hurricanes were able to win this series in six games, how Rasmus Andersson preformed during the finals and if he could get a contract extension, and if John Tortorella could sign in Edmonton if they don't hire Mike Babcock! 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Burning rubber on the highway Barney is back to host The SportsCage with Sharky. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats win 37-27 over The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and The Carolina Hurricanes take game 5 of The Stanley Cup Final. Farhan Lalji World Cup action and CFL analysis. NASCAR Report with Sharky Pocono Raceway tomorrow! A Mid-Week Sound Off with Scott Schultz... on a Friday. Absolute treat of an interview NHL legend Lanny McDonald stops by the studio and he's grateful to some sasky nurses. Luc Mullinder pregame tee up or more like pre tailgate tee up. Eric Francis calls in probably in a robe and cigar in hand with bad internet from a rollercoaster near his hotel room post Stanley Cup Game 5.
Dave Thomas back in the saddle for this Thursday SportsCage. Game 5 Stanley Cup, Roughrider Home Opener just days away got a nice program lined up to with the Voice of The Riders himself. Look around the league with TSN's Brit Dort one of Air Canada's most frequent flyers. Eric Francis from Raleigh before Stanley Cup Game 5 and comments on The Oilers “tire fire”. Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds tailgate season for the home opener is finally here and Craig graciously answers all our questions. Glen Suitor breaks down the CFL week 2 matchups and the hype of certain QB's.
On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour...this time coming live from Vegas for the Stanley Cup Final! He talks about how he believes this is one of the best Stanley Cup Finals we've had in recent memory, how impressive Carolina has been, and how difficult of a decision it must've been for Rod Brind'Amour to go to Bussi amid the struggles from Andersen. (26:24) Later, Pat and Eric continue to talk about the Stanley Cup Final and how they feel Rasmus Andersson has performed in his slightly less prominent role with the Vegas Golden Knights, and why Eric believes the Calgary Flames will be one of the biggest stories coming out of the NHL 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
In hour three, Mike & Jason chat about what has been a Stanley Cup Finals for the ages with Sportsnet NHL reporter Eric Francis (1:11), plus the boys tell us what they learned (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. 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.
CFL regular season is finally here! Montreal comes out with the first win of 2026 in overtime 30-27 over The Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Greg McCulloch from Piffles Podcast joins Barney with some of our favourite guests to put a bow on the week and tee-up the weekend. Sasky Tough McNabb got a puck in the face. Farhan Lalji BC Lions preview. Luc Mullinder poolside predicting the CFL west division. Eric Francis from Vegas. Nice little end to the week.
On hour two of Flames Talk, it's the Eric Francis Hour — live from Las Vegas! Pat and Eric open with the passing of Cliff Fletcher and reflect on what he meant to this franchise. Then, Eric weighs in on the Flames untouchables list — the 2027 first-round pick, Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin, Cole Reschny, Dustin Wolf, and Matt Coronato — and whether anyone is truly off the table on a team still searching for its franchise piece. (20:54) The Stanley Cup Final is tied 1-1 after two epic games in Raleigh! Eric breaks down the first two games from the ground in Vegas, including John Tortorella's pivotal challenge in Game 2, and gives his feel for Game 3 on Saturday night. 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Question of the day... Do you like The Doors? Barney is keeping tabs who does and doesn't like them. Deep dive on The Winnipeg Blue Bombers leading up to the CFL regular season with Ken Wiebe. Lee Kormish our soccer insider paints a picture with the FIFA World cup and some of the shortcomings of FIFA. Eric Francis somehow has bad internet in his hotel room so we give him an old fashion phone call to talk Vegas taking the Stanley Cup final lead early. Mid-Week sound off and Scott Schultz and Winnipeg is still very “winnipegish”
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon check in on some of the members of the Flames who have been representing their countries at the World Championships! They discuss Olli Maata winning his first international gold medal for Finland, and how he has handled the transition of being traded from Utah to Calgary. They share their thoughts on Martin Pospisil, Matt Coronato, and Devin Cooley's performances, and Pat brings the latest on why the Flames have decided to not sign sixth round pick Hunter Laing to a contract. (23:50) Pat is joined by Eric Francis from Raleigh to talk about the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals! Eric dives into the details on his latest article around Rasmus Andersson's relationship with the late Claude Lemieux, and how Noah Hanifin feels about him and Andersson being reunited as a pairing in Vegas. 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis hour! With the Avalanche getting swept by the Golden Knights, Pat and Eric discuss the connections between the Flames and Golden Knights. They highlight how Flames fans are paying extra attention to the Finals because of the draft picks and former players involved with Vegas. Plus, Pat asks Eric how Vegas has been for Rasmus Andersson, if he would re-sign in Vegas, and how Rasmus feels about the city of Calgary. (25:16) As we move closer to July 1st, Pat and Eric talk about the different ways the Flames can improve their roster either through the draft or making a big splash in the trade market, looking at names like Connor Geekie, Mason McTavish, and Shane Wright and if making moves for one of the young centers would actually make sense for the Flames. 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
It's Mid-week so that means Scott Schultz, more training camp and shopping cart talk? Dave Thomas to start things off for training camp reports. Pride of Yorkton SK Turner Ottenbreit talks Memorial Cup. Eric Francis is always on the go on the NHL playoffs. Luc Mullinder joins further breakdown training camp and the Roughriders' preseason. Mid-Week Sound off with Scott Schultz talking about preseason stock.
On hour two of The Sports Drive, Logan Gordon and Patrick Dumas are joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis from Las Vegas to continue to break down what we're seeing in the Western Conference Final between Vegas and Colorado. Eric breaks down the return for Cale Makar and the other injury struggles ailing the Avs, the work that both head coaches have done this series, and how Rasmus Andersson has played a key role for the Golden Knights. (25:01) The guys shift their focus to the Eastern Conference Finals as they get set for Game Three between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes! Plus, they break down their thoughts on the rumours surround Avalanche General Manager Chris McFarland potentially being an option for the vacancy in Nashville. 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. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! With the draft five weeks away, Pat and Eric discuss the possibility of the Flames trading up into Chicago or New York's position. They highlight the Flames' lack of a top-end forward prospect and how it might be a reasonable time to overpay in order to get one. Pat asks Eric his thoughts on Ryan Lomberg and gets his opinion on how the Flames should deal with shaping the roster in a way that allows for young players to get a spot. (32:37) With Eric being in Denver for the Western Conference Final, Pat asks about how game one played out, how Cale Makar and Mark Stone's injuries affects the series, and what we might see happen in game two! 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Barney Shynkaruk hosted your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We talked Memorial Cup, Riders' Training Camp, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and more, with Dave Thomas and Luc Mullinder live from Roughriders' Training Camp, Kelowna Rockets Voice Regan Bartel, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, and your Midweek Sound Off with Scott Schultz.
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Eric Francis (0:40) ahead of the Western Conference Finals. They discuss what we can expect from the Vegas Golden Knights ahead of their series-opening matchup with the Colorado Avalanche, Mark Stone's health, Rasmus Andersson's impact in Las Vegas, Marner's playoff performance, and much more. Then, former Avalanche forward John Mitchell (26:55) joins the show to discuss the Avs kicking off Game 1 without Cale Makar, if Vegas should be viewed as underdogs, how Vegas can contain Marner, and more. Justin and Jesse end things off discussing the latest Live FPG Conn Smythe Rankings. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Barney Shynkaruk hosted the Tuesday Edition of The SportsCage! We recapped the Riders' preseason loss, talked Stanley Cup Playoffs, and more, with Dave Thomas and Luc Mullinder live from Roughriders' Training Camp, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, PumpJacks Cathedral Trivia, Coast to Coast with Arash Madani, and Press Coverage with Glen Suitor.
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! As the quiet offseason for the Flames continues, Pat and Eric discuss what might happen between now and the draft. They talk about what the packages are for the Flames to potentially move up into the top 3 and why it could be a good move for the team as they transition from the Saddledome to Scotia Place. The conversations shifts on to the topic wingers and how players like Huberdeau, Zary and Sharangovich are caught in the logjam and need to have their roles figured out before the season starts. (29:48) Pat and Eric talk about Edmonton, Vancouver, and Toronto and debate which team can be considered the biggest mess right now, while also touching on Macklin Celebrini being named captain for Team Canada over Sidney Crosby at the World Championships, and Eric taking off to Denver for the Western Conference Final. 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Barney Shynkaruk hosted your Friday Edition of The SportsCage! We gave away more Rider Nation Scratch Tickets, talked Rider's Training Camp, WHL Finals, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and more, with TSN's Football Insider Farhan Lalji, Dave Thomas and Luc Mullinder live from Roughriders' Training Camp, Prince Albert Raiders Colour Commentator Martin Ring, Team Sask 9-Man Football Head Coach Luke Dunville, and Inside the NHL with Eric Francis.
Barney Shynkaruk and Chris Harris hosted your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We gave away more Rider Nation Scratch Tickets, day 4 of Rider Training Camp, Raiders & Silvertips in the WHL Final, and more, with Dave Thomas live from Roughriders' Training Camp, Prince Albert Raiders Colour Voice Martin Ring, Schultzy's Mid-Week Sound Off, and Inside the NHL with Eric Francis.
Barney Shynkaruk hosted your Friday Edition of The SportsCage! We wrapped up Roughriders' Rookie Camp, discussed The Centennial Cup, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Flag Football, and more, with Dave Thomas live from Riders' Rookie Camp, TSN's Football Insider Farhan Lalji, The SJHL Report with Commissioner Kyle McIntyre, Football Sask's Mike Thomas, and Inside the NHL with Eric Francis.
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! Following the draft lottery results that saw Calgary slide to number six, Pat and Eric discuss the sting of seeing Toronto and San Jose jump into the top two spots. They debate the feasibility of moving up from six and why fans should expect Craig Conroy to try and make a significant splash at the draft in June. Eric also shares some personal stories from his recent trip to Ireland and offers his perspective on why the draft lottery remains one of the most entertaining, albeit gut-wrenching, nights on the NHL calendar. (30:58) After Eric dives into the details on his recent trip to Ireland, the guys shift their focus to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks have both advanced to the second round. Pat explains why these results are a massive win for the "pro-rebuild" camp in Calgary, providing tangible evidence that a patient, high-draft-pick strategy can lead to post-season success. They also discuss why the Flames must remain committed to this path, even if it means another difficult season in the standings next year to secure another high-end asset. 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Barney Shynkaruk hosted your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We chatted Roughriders' Training Camp, Stanley Cup Playoffs, SJHL & WHL Playoffs, and more, with Dave Thomas live from Riders' Rookie Camp, Flin Flon Bombers' Head Coach Mike Reagan, Prince Albert Raiders' Mike Scissons, and Inside the NHL with Eric Francis.
Barney Shynkaruk hosts your Friday Edition of The SportsCage! We'll talk the CFL & NFL Drafts, Regina Pat Canadians at the Telus Cup, and more, with TSN's Football Insider Farhan Lalji, Inside the NHL with Brent Krahn & Eric Francis, City of Regina CFO Daren Anderson, and WHL Insider Jon Keen.
Barney Shynkaruk hosted your Friday Edition of The SportsCage! We talked Roughriders releasing Ajou Ajou, Playoff Hockey, the Kenaston Super Draft, and more, with TSN's Football Insider Farhan Lalji, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, 2112 Hockey Advisor Darryl Wolski, Regina Pat Canadians Head Coach Ryan Hodgins, and Kenaston Super Draft with Lotto Lawrence.
Barney Shynkaruk hosted your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We talked Riders, Playoff Hockey, Putting Greens, and more, with Roughriders' Historian Rob Vanstone, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, Two-Time NCAA National Champion Boston Buckberger, and Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press.
Head into your weekend with Barney Shynkaruk on the Friday Edition of The SportsCage! We prepared for the SJHL and WHL playoffs, The Masters, and more, with TSN's Football Insider Farhan Lalji, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, Saskatoon Blades PA Announcer Jeff Hayes, and Voice of the Prince Albert Raiders Nick Nielsen.
Barney Shynkaruk and Sharky hosted your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We discussed space travel, WHL and SJHL playoffs, NHL coaching changes, and more with Grey Cup Champion Luc Mullinder, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, and the final Monday Nooner Senior Hockey Report for this season!
Brendan McGuire hosted your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We discussed the WHL Playoffs, NHL Drama, CFL, and more, with Regina Leader-Post's Taylor Shire, Justin Dunk with Riders QB Trevor Harris, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, and TSN's Football Insider Farhan Lalji.
Barney Shynkaruk and Dave Thomas co-hosted your Friday Edition of The SportsCage! We talked CFL, playoff Hockey, and more, with TSN Football Insider Farhan Lalji, Voice of the Saskatoon Blades Les Lazaruk, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, Sprinkle of the Day with Lotto Lawrence, and Voice of the Regina Pats Dante De Caria.
Barney Shynkaruk and "The Professor" Don Hewitt hosted your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We talked all levels of hockey, some CFL auction experiences, and more with Montréal Canadiens Radio Host Sean Campbell, Regina Pats Head Coach Brad Herauf, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, the Monday Nooner Senior Hockey Report, and U of S Huskies and CFL combine prospect, Charlie Parks.
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 the guys hear from Eric Francis discussing culture on last nights broadcast. Then the guys go in on why the time is now for the Flames to lose and winning games might be bad in the long run. (14:35) Later on, the guys are joined by Sr. Columnist for Sportsnet.ca and Flames Analyst, Eric Francis! Eric defends his point from yesterday on the team needing culture and it being worth it winning a few games down the stretch. then the guys get into some of the younger players around the team that could be called up for the last few games. Lastly, Eric teases a chat he had with Dion Phaneuf for an upcoming story! 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Barney Shynkaruk hosted a stacked Friday Edition of The SportsCage! We're prepared for a full weekend of sports with TSN's Football Insider Farhan Lalji, Huskies Men's Hockey Voice Wray Morrison, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, Voice of the Regina Pats Dante De Caria, Regina Pat Canadians Voice, Ardenn Lloyd, AAA Moose Jaw Warriors Voice, JD Haughton, and Dave Thomas with Weyburn's Braden Birnie.
Join Barney Shynkaruk and Ryan Pollock for your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We'll talk Rider Football, Sask Hockey, March Madness, and more with Roughriders' Legend Scott Schultz, WHL Insider Jon Keen, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, Sprinkle of the Day with Lotto Lawrence, and the Monday Nooner Senior Hockey Report.
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Sr. Columnist for Sportsnet.ca and Flames Analyst, Eric Francis! Eric takes the guys through the Flames home stretch of the season. Then he gets into Connor Zary, Matvei Gridin and Zayne Parekh! (21:55) Later on, the guys are joined by Miles Mortenson, Head Pro at Kananaskis Country Golf Course! Miles takes us through his new job at Kananaskis and his involvement with the Golf, Pickleball and Leisure show this weekend! 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Barney Shynkaruk hosted the Friday Edition of The SportsCage! We discussed NHL, WHL, curling, football, local sports, and more with TSN Insider Farhan Lalji, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, Martin Collegiate's Kim Perepeluk & Regina Public School's Mark Haarmann, Regina Pats Head Coach Brad Herauf, and 5-Time Scotties Champion Kerri Einarson.
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by a Sr. Columnist for Sportsnet.ca and Calgary Flames Analyst, Eric Francis! Franchise gives us the inside scoop from the Flames road trip. First, e gives us his take on the teams MVP this year. Then, he tells us the Flames approach to signing College player's as the NCAA season comes to an end. (24:11) Later on, the guys go around the room and give their MVP for the Flames this season. Then they debate and give their case for each player. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Join Barney Shynkaruk and Sharky for your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We discussed the World Baseball Classic, playoff hockey, curling, and more, featuring FIFA World Cup Insider Lee Kormish, AAA Hockey Preview with Kai Leggett and Josh Miller, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, Brier Champion Matt Dunstone, and Notre Dame Hounds Coach Sarah Hodges.
Barney Shynkaruk and Greg McCulloch host your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage! We talked CFL road trips, the Crazy Horse Monument, NHL trade deadline, and all your local sports with Voice of the Edmonton Oilers Cam Moon, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, Fries Tallman Indigenous Spotlight with Naim Cardinal, and the Regina Rams' Collin McKellar.
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Sr. Columnist for Sportsnet.ca and Flames Analyst, Eric Francis! Eric takes the guys through Gary Bettman's media availability with the Calgary Media yesterday and how it pertains to the cities World Cup of hockey bid. Then Eric gets into the Flames approach to the trade deadline as it approaches on Friday! (29:38) Later on, the guys play some of your best texts! 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Hour ! of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand. To kick off the show the guys break down the Calgary Flames return to action last night as they defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on the road! Then then guys go over Eric Francis' chart of Flames who are most likely to be traded. (21:12) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Rose 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 the guys are joined by Editor-in-Chief at the Fourth Period, David Pagnotta! David gives the guys the inside scoop on the at least NHL trade rumours coming out of the Olympic break! David gets into the rumours surround the Flames Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, MacKenzie Weegar and more! (27:12) Later on, the guys are joined by Sr. Columnist for Sportsnet.ca and Flames Analyst, Eric Francis! Eric gives his take on the Americans winning gold and the events that happened thereafter. Then Eric discusses his latest piece on Sportsnet.ca regarding the rumours surrounding Nazem Kadri. Then Eric gets into more general rumours surrounding the Calgary Flames. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports (3:00), plus they're joined by Sportsnet Calgary's Eric Francis (26:14) to chat how busy the Flames might be leading up to the trade deadline. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. 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.
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 we from Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts on the latest rumours surrounding Nazem Kadri. Next the guys get into a heated debate on what they would be willing to trade to acquire Tij Iginla from the Utah Mammoth.(21:11) Later on the guys are joined by Sr. Columnist for Sportsnet and Flames Analyst, Eric Francis! Eric gives us the latest insider info on the Nazem Kadri front as well as Blake Coleman and other Flames veterans who could be on the move. Then Eric gets into the Flames recent play of late and how we could be seeing more of the Flames youngsters in the lineup as the season continues.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. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys dive into Eric Francis saying the Flames are going to manage Zayne Parekh's workload going forward. The gang goes around the room saying what they think is the best path forward for Parekh and give their thoughts on how he looked last night.(16:15) Later on, the guys are joined by the voice of the Flames on SN, Jon Abbott! TO start Jon gives us his take on the handling of Zayne Parekh and his view on how the young defenseman played in his 20 minutes of ice time last night. Then, the guys discuss the rest of teh Flames as we barrel towards the Olympic break!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. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open the week with some trade talk as the Toronto Maple Leafs head into the Olympic break's roster freeze. They look at the standings and discuss the scenarios that might make the Leafs reconsider selling. Then, they reflect on the Leafs' win over the Vancouver Canucks, Morgan Rielly's injury, and why both he and the Leafs could benefit from him getting a 'change of scenery.' Later, Sportsnet columnist Eric Francis joins the show (32:40) to help set the stage for the Leafs' matchup against the Calgary Flames, the hurdles of a potential Nazem Kadri trade, Blake Coleman's market, and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Sportsnet.ca Sr. Columnist and Flames Analyst, Eric Francis! The guys dive right into the latest rumours and reports regarding Rasmus Andersson. Then they get into some of the more disappointing performances from the Flames this season. Lastly they talk Zayne Parekh's return to play plan.(25:23) Later on, The guys are joined by the Co-host of Blair and Barker, Kevin Barker for an offseason Blue Jays check in. They get into the Kyle Tucker rumours surrounding his free agency. Then, they discuss the odds of Bo Bichette resigning with the Jays. To close they touch on Ownership in the MLB and talk about Kevin's Denver Broncos!ll Do You Know Your Rasmus Andersson!"DisclaimerThe 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. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin their second hour discussing Sheldon Keefe's positive post-game comments after his New Jersey Devils' 9-0 loss to the New York Islanders before bringing in Sportsnet's Eric Francis (4:59) to chat about the identity of the Calgary Flames into 2026, if Rasmus Andersson will be dealt with before the Winter Olympics, why the organization would be hesitant to move one of their leaders in the locker room Blake Coleman, keeping Nazem Kadri, and the state of the Western Conference. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam take a look at Trevor Zegras' choice of words in his post-game comments, and the heavyweight fight between Ryan Reaves vs. Mathieu Olivier.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.