For an exclusive interview the GM of the Flames Craig Conroy joins the show! Connie tells us exactly how the Lindholm trade came to be. Craig mentions that multiple teams were in on Lindholm but Vancouver's package was too good to turn down. Conroy speaks on Lindholm's down year and how he understands how a player can feel a bunch of pressure during a down year. Craig explains that this trade was difficult to make with a divisional rival but this deal was good for both teams.  

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On hour 3 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Jason Bukala. Jason joins the guys for a deep dive on the return package the Flames received for Elias Lindholm. Jason gives us his thoughts on Hunter Brzustewicz and Joni Jurmo (the 2 prospects the Flames received) from a scout's perspective and what are some player comparables for these guys. Jason also gives his thoughts on Kuzmenko and how he could potentially be a project player for the Flames. Jason also tells us about what could be next for the Flames. Is a Chris Tanev trade next? Perhaps a Markstrom trade?  

(22:17) To wrap the hour, the GM of the Flames Craig Conroy joins the show! Connie tells us exactly how the Lindholm trade came to be. Craig mentions that multiple teams were in on Lindholm but Vancouver's package was too good to turn down. Conroy speaks on Lindholm's down year and how he understands how a player can feel a bunch of pressure during a down year. Craig explains that this trade was difficult to make with a divisional rival but this deal was good for both teams.  

To put a bow on a jammed packed show, our buddy Julian McKenzie joins the show live from Toronto for All Star weekend! J Mac tells us where he was when the Lindholm news broke and the return package. Julian gives Conroy some props for getting such a large package for Elias Lindholm considering he is probably going to be a rental. Julian also speaks on what is next for the Flames down the middle. The guys discuss some names that could fill that role like Pospisil, Sharangovich, and Zary. Julian also sets the scene from Toronto and gives us the vibe of the city for all star weekend!  

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On hour 2 of the Big Show, George, and Matt are joined by Ross Tucker. The guys talk a little shop with Ross as they discuss the struggles of booking guests for a daily radio show and podcasts. Later, the guys get Ross' reactions to some storylines from Championship Sunday, like Dan Campbell's play calling. Ross also tells us his early expectations for the Super Bowl

(21:16) To wrap the hour, the guys are joined by former NHLer and Stanley Cup champion Cory Sarich. Cory gives his reactions to the trade but does so from a player's perspective. Cory tells us how a trade like this could disrupt the locker room, if it is easy to tell if certain players don't want to be in a certain market, why the Huberdeau/ Lindholm connection never worked and maybe Lindholm declining an extension will be a blessing in disguise and more!

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Hour 1 of the Big Show is on the air! George and Matt kick off the show reacting to some huge news. Elias Lindholm is now a Vancouver Canuck. The guys give their immediate reactions to the deal and their takes on the return package the Calgary Flames received.  

Later, the guys are joined by Mike Farwell the play by play voice of the Kitchener Rangers. Mike has watched Hunter Brzustewicz for his entire junior career so he tells us what the Flames are getting in this trade and how his game has reached a new level of maturity this season.  

(26:31) To wrap the hour, Matty Rose gets you caught up on everything else in the world of sports with today's morning report!

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On hour 3 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Adam Stanley! Adam joins the guys at the perfect time as the PGA tour is making waves as of late. Rumors circulating that the PGA tour and LIV golf are close to merging. We ask Adam what this would mean for the Golf world going forward. Adam also gives his thoughts on some of the other biggest narratives around golf including who could be a dark horse to win the masters!

(20:06) To wrap the hour, Marie Michel Poulin joins the show to discuss the impact of the PWHL. Marie explains how it has been a great success because it has gotten young girls to be interested in hockey and a clear route to the professional ranks. Marie also tells us about her excitement level to be involved in the PWHL showcase at All Star weekend tomorrow night!

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On hour 2 of the Big Show, George, and Matt are joined by Brent Krahn. The guys get into a conversation about how the Flames  should use their UFA assets when it comes time to trade them. Should they pursue trades that offer draft picks? or should they pursue trades that offer ready prospects? The guys discuss the pros and cons of both.  

(26:36) To wrap the hour, we debut a new game! "Flames Grilling" Matt and Krahn are put through a gauntlet of Flames trivia to see who will have to sing to one another.  

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Hour 1 of the Big Show is on the air! George and Matt kick off the show giving the latest news that has came out on the 2018 World Junior sexual assault case. The latest news is that the 5 players who have taken leaves of absences from their teams are the players who are asked to surrender to London Police. Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames being one of those players.  

Later, the guys get into some fun Super Bowl props they might explore. More teams that wear white jerseys have won the super bowl as of late, what color the Gatorade will be that is dumped on the coach, on what kind of local of cuisines they can have at their super bowl party and more.  

(27:22) To wrap the hour, Matty Rose gets you caught up on everything else in the world of sports with today's morning report!

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On hour 3 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Adnan Virk! We get Adnan's immediate reactions to the Toronto Blue Jays signing veteran 3rd basemen Justin Turner to a 1 year deal. Adnan explains that the Jays could use his power as he is still a decent hitter, raking in 90+ RBI's last season but they can't expect him to play everyday at 3rd base as that would be a big downgrade. We also get Adnan's thoughts on the Oscars! Adnan gives us some sneaky picks that you could possibly bet on for this years edition of the awards show.  

(25:09) To wrap the hour, the guys take a look at today's sporting slate and see where there is some value as they give their locks of the day.  

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On hour 2 of the Big Show, George, Matt and the rest of the crew have a discussion about some of the narratives around the Flames this season. Everyone gives 2 under the radar narratives they hate, and 2 under the radar narratives they love about the Flames this season.  

(23:42) To wrap the hour, Dave Dickenson joins the show! The guys get an update on the Stamps' offseason as they have made some signings and some coaching changes. Later the guys get Dave's thoughts on Champioship Sunday from the NFL playoffs! We get Dave's thoughts on Dan Campbell's play calls, if Mahomes and Kelce might be the best duo ever and more!

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Hour 1 of the Big Show is on the air! George and Matt kick off the show with a cold open. The guys have a discussion on a variety of topics like who are some of the best looking skaters of all time. Not the fastest, but the nicest to watch. They also discuss who should host the Oscars and an absurd betting line. You can now bet on Travis Kelce to pop the question to Taylor Swift at the end of the super bowl. The guys may have missed out on a money opportunity because the original line looked like an absolute must bet.  

(22:37) To wrap the hour, Matty Rose gets you caught up on some news regarding the Flames UFA situation and everything  else in the world of sports with today's morning report!

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