The Blake Coleman Trade Reaction Show!

On this edition of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to the Flames trading Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Jake Middleton and three draft picks. The guys breakdown the pieces of the trade, while discussing why it was the right time to make this move and what opportunities are now open for young players who are ready to make the jump to the NHL. (31:22) Flames radio play-by-play voice Derek Wills joins the show to share his thoughts on trade, what Jake Middleton brings to Calgary, and how Blake Coleman fits into Minnesota's roster. (49:39) Hear from Blake Coleman in his first interview outside of Calgary as he reflects on his time as a Flame and how it shaped the player he is today, while also mentioning how he is ready for the win-now mentality that the Wild have for the upcoming season. Then, Pat and Logan dive into the textline to read some of your opinions on the move.