On hour two of #Flames Talk with @Fan960Steinberg and @RyanNPike: 🔥 What does Adam Ruzicka's future with Calgary look like? 🔥 Why has Mikael Backlund been so noticeable and effective to start the season? 🎧: sportsnet.ca/960/flames-tal…
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Listen to Pike on hour two of Flames Talk – November 3, 2022
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On the second hour of Flames Talk on Sportsnet 960 The Fan on Thursday, Pat Steinberg and Ryan Pike discussed Adam Ruzicka’s role (and future) with the Flames, and discussed Mikael Backlund’s start to the 2022-23 season.
Pike is co-hosting the second hour of Flames Talk throughout the season alongside Steinberg, who is your host of Flames Talk all season long. Check out all Flames Talk content wherever you get your podcasts!
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