Eric Francis on the Coleman Trade, What's Next, and More!

On hour one of Flames Talk, it's another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis break down the massive news of the Calgary Flames trading away Blake Coleman and Oli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild! The guys share their thoughts on the trade return, why the timing was right for Craig Conroy's long-term rebuild timeline, and how newly acquired defenseman Jacob Middleton is poised to become an instant fan favorite in Calgary.   (34:46) Pat and Eric look back at the totality of draft weekend, including the Flames taking a significant run at acquiring center Mason McTavish. Plus, the guys react to the bombshell news of the Philadelphia Flyers signing Anaheim Ducks superstar prospect Leo Carlsen to a massive offer sheet. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.