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Pat Steinberg with Wes Gilbertson and Aaron Vickers have the city's most in-depth coverage of the Calgary Flames. We have the most exclusive access to the Flames and insiders around the NHL. Airing live on Sportsnet 960 The FAN weekdays from 4pm-6pm MT and every Flames postgame show.

Kevin Woodley on Wolf's Turnaround and Workload!
Today at 12:18 AM

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our goaltending expert, Kevin Woodley! Kevin brings his insight on Dustin Wolf's last set of games and why he think he's looking much improved despite the workload concerns, and some of the hot-button goaltending topics from around the NHL!

(22:47) Sportsnet's Eric Francis joins the show to chat about his latest article on Sportsnet about the Flames looking at potentially a lost season, Dustin Wolf's comments, and the 2025 Eric Francis Pizza Pigout!

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Have the Flames Figured Out Their D-Pairings?
Yesterday at 11:30 PM

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg, Wes Gilbertson, and Derek Wills go around the Daily Flames Roundtable sharing their thoughts on a more consistent looking set of defence pairings for Calgary, and what new line combinations they'd put together to help bring some offense!

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.

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Postgame: The Scoring Woes Continue
Yesterday at 6:23 AM

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames 2-1 OT loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Adam Klapka and Jason LaBarbera join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, and MacKenzie Weegar address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action! 

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.


Can the Flames Get This Back on the Rails?
Last Wednesday at 11:32 PM

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson continue to try and solve the Flames' loss streak as they currently sit at 32nd overall in the NHL. The guys share their thoughts on what gives them confidence this can get back on the rails, why they think Monday against Winnipeg was a step forward, and if there's any internal moves they'd make at this moment.

(26:52) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills going around sharing their picks for which player needs to get going the most for Calgary to fix their...


Assessing the First Two Weeks on the Flames Talk Mailbag!
Last Wednesday at 12:07 AM

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon once again open up the Flames Talk Mailbag! The guys dive into all kinds of Flames' fans questions; implications of this start, potential moves, line combinations, future questions, and so much more!

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Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Nightmare Start
Last Tuesday at 11:19 PM

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli to dive into all the latest news from around the NHL! Frank shares his thoughts on the Flames' nightmare start and where they could go if this path continues, and goes around the league bringing what he's seeing from Edmonton, Vancouver, Detroit, Buffalo, and more!

(19:32) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan Gordon, and Derek Wills go around sharing what they think it's going to take for the Flames to break through offensively, and the new iteration of the line combinations...


Postgame: A Gut Punch of a Sixth Straight Loss
Last Tuesday at 6:40 AM

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Joel Hanley and Trent Cull join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Rasmus Andersson, Dustin Wolf, and Nazem Kadri address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action! 

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.


How Concerning Is Dustin Wolf's Slow Start?
Last Tuesday at 12:03 AM

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon deep dive into the dreadful start to the season for the Flames and try to identify where the biggest issues currently plaguing the team are. They take a look at Dustin Wolf and the analytics behind his play and share their thoughts on where their worry-level is around Wolf, as well as the decision to put Daniil Miromanov on waivers Monday.

(23:13) Flames radio colour analyst Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show! Mikk stops by to share her thoughts on the comments made about Yegor Sharangovich, try and...


An Honest Assessment of Where Things Sit
Last Monday at 11:05 PM

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon break down an ugly loss for the Flames as they drop their fifth straight, this time against the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys share their thoughts on the team's rough start to the season, and what they think GM Craig Conroy will do if things don't start turning around. Plus, reacting to the comments made by Kevin Bieksa on Yegor Sharangovich's effort against Vegas.

(32:16) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan, and Derek Wills go around sharing their thoughts on Matt Coronato being moved to the...


Postgame: U-G-L-Y in Vegas
Last Sunday at 7:29 AM

Flames Talk Postgame following a 6-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights is on demand! To kick off the show pat is joined by Meaghan Mikkelson to get her thoughts on the Flames loss. Then Logan Gordon slides in to continue the breakdown of a rough Flames loss. We also hear from HC Ryan Huska, and Jonathan Huberdeau following the game.

(26:41) Later on, Pat takes you texts, then we hear from Flames Captain Michael Backlund Following the loss, and then we get into your phone calls!

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Flames Alumni Krahnicles: Peter Maher Part 2!
Last Saturday at 6:00 PM

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're continuing our chat with Hall of Fame broadcaster Peter Maher! Listen in as Peter chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about Calgary's glory years, including appearances in the 1986 and 1989 Stanley Cup Final! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Peter also gave us the origin of his trademark "Yeah Baby!" catchphrase and a whole lot more!

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Eric Francis on a Poor Start, Lack of Scoring, and More!
10/17/2025

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis of Sportsnet for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric joins the show to chat about the Flames' rough start to the season, Devin Cooley's start against the Utah Mammoth, what Jonathan Huberdeau's return means in the search for more offence, and the latest on Matvei Gridin and Sam Honzek.

(21:58) Eric brings the details of his newest article about EBUG legend Dusty Nickel and the changes around the EBUG rules for next season, shares his thoughts on Zayne Parekh's future partner, and the...


Reacting to Huberdeau's Return and Gridin to the AHL
10/17/2025

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon open the show with Jonathan Huberdeau’s expected return Saturday in Vegas and what it means for rookie Matvei Gridin, who’s headed to the AHL. Pat and Logan share their thoughts on the decision to send Gridin to the AHL, and why they don't believe it has to be a long-term decision.

(29:39) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan, and Derek Wills discuss the impact Huberdeau’s return could have on Calgary’s offence and what lessons they can take from the loss to Vegas, and thei...


Kevin Woodley on Cooley's Debut, Wolf's Start, and More!
10/17/2025

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by our goaltending expert, Kevin Woodley! Kevin stops by to chat about his impressions of both Devin Cooley and Dustin Wolf this season, deep-dive into the goalie analytics for Calgary, and take a look at some of the top goaltending stories from around the NHL!

(24:58) Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show to bring her latest thoughts on the Flames' offensive struggles, share how much she thinks the team is missing Jonathan Huberdeau right now, Sam Honzek's play so far, and more!

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What's Different to Start the Season This Year?
10/16/2025

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon recap a tough night for the Flames after their 3-1 road loss to Utah, setting them back to 1-4 on the season. The guys share their thoughts on what's been different for this year's Flames after getting off to a 5-0-1 start last season, the scoring struggles the team has been facing, and why they need to see more from some of their top guys.

(29:41) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan and Derek Wills go around and share their impressions of Devin Cooley in...


Postgame: Devin Cooley Shines in a Tough Loss to Utah
10/16/2025

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames 3-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show live to share her thoughts and discuss the hardest-working Flame. We also hear from inside the locker room as Ryan Huska, Devin Cooley, and Rasmus Andersson address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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.

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Looking at a Few Early Flames Bright Spots!
10/16/2025

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon share some of their bright spots from the Flames after a 1-3 start! The guys dive into what they've liked from Sam Honzek and Kevin Bahl, Zayne Parekh's progression, and more!

(22:25) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest on the LA Kings revamping their defence pairs, Vegas shaking up their lines after a slow start and their goaltending situation, Chris Kreider making an immediate impact on the Ducks, and the San...


We've Got More Questions Than Answers Right Now
10/15/2025

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into some of the big questions surround this Flames team after a 1-3 start to the season! They bring their thoughts on some of the defence pairings, what happens when Huberdeau returns, Devin Cooley's upcoming start in Utah, and more!

(31:11) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan, and Derek Wills go around sharing their impressions of Sam Honzek so far this season, and where the best place for Connor Zary could be!

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Postgame: Letting Another One Slip
10/15/2025

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Adam Klapka and Jason LaBarbera join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Blake Coleman, and MacKenzie Weegar address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action! 

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.


Another Wrinkle in the Backup Goalie Conversation!
10/15/2025

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon bring the latest on Calgary's goaltending saga! The guys bring the latest on Devin Cooley being set to get the start Wednesday night against the Utah Mammoth, and why a trade conversation might be cooling down.  

(25:18) Calgary Wranglers General Manager Brad Pascall joins the show! Brad stops by to share his thoughts on the Wranglers' first two games of the season, their new coaching staff, his first looks at some of the new members of the team, and some of the players he thinks will be c...


Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Start, Goaltending, and More!
10/14/2025

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank brings his latest thoughts on the Flames after their first three games of the season, the latest on the team's goaltending search, plus more from around the NHL including Lane Hutson's extension, Rasmus Andersson, and the state of the Buffalo Sabres.

(24:23) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan Gordon, and Derek Wills go around and share their thoughts on two sets of defence pairings! What do they think about Daniil Miromanov making his season debut and going right to MacKenzie...


Flames Alumni Krahnicles: Peter Maher Part 1!
10/13/2025

On the season two premier of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with Hall of Fame broadcaster Peter Maher! Listen in as Peter chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to highlight his early days in New Brunswick and his introduction to hockey broadcasting! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Peter also detailed his move to Calgary and becoming the voice of the Flames in the early 1980's!

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 an...


Postgame: A Tough Third Sinks the Home Opener
10/12/2025

Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg following a 4-2 home opener loss to the St. Louis Blues is on demand! To kick off the show we hear from Sam Honzek on his views of the game. Then we hear from the Play by Play duo of Derek Wills and Meaghan Mikkelson, before they are joined by Flames Assistant Coach Trent Cull.

(40:12) Later on, we hear from Farabee, Andersson, and Parekh and get into your great calls and texts!

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Eric Francis on the Backup Goalie Headache and More!
10/11/2025

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric break down the Flames’ goaltending strategy after a win in Edmonton and a loss in Vancouver, debating Dustin Wolf’s heavy workload and the team’s lack of confidence in their backups. They explore trade possibilities, the impact of Dan Vladar’s departure, and standout performances from Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee. Plus, concerns about Calgary’s offensive depth and the importance of bounce-back seasons for key forwards.

(30:45)  Pat and Eric continue to break do...


Do the Flames Have a Backup Goalie Problem?
10/10/2025

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon break down the Flames' 5-1 road loss to the Vancouver Canucks Thursday night, and tee up the home opener against the Blues on Saturday! Plus, catch the latest reporting on Calgary's backup goaltender situation, and the guys debate if they think we'll see Zayne Parekh Saturday afternoon.

(27:28) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan, and Derek Wills go around and share their thoughts on Morgan Frost's first two games of the season, and the first impressions of Calgary's powerplay so far!

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Postgame: Running Out of Gas in Vancouver
10/10/2025

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames 5-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show live to share her thoughts and discuss the hardest-working Flame. We also hear from inside the locker room as Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, and Morgan Frost address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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.

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All Kinds of Takeaways From Opening Night!
10/10/2025

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson recap the Flames' first game of the season with a huge comeback win over the Edmonton Oilers! The guys dive into their thoughts on the effort, Nazem Kadri's shootout winner, Matvei Gridin's impressive night, Dustin Wolf's dominance, and the Flames finally getting a goal decision their way!

(22:21) Our goaltending expert, Kevin Woodley joins the show! Kevin brings his latest impressions from watching Dustin Wolf steal the show in Edmonton in the comeback win over the Oilers, share his thoughts on the backup goaltending dilemma for the...


How Good Was Gridin on Wednesday Night!
10/09/2025

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg, Wes Gilbertson, and Derek Wills take a spin around the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys go around sharing their takes on Matvei Gridin taking the step to regular season hockey in Edmonton, and how vital was it for the Flames to get two points in Edmonton!

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Postgame: What a Comeback Win to Start the Season!
10/09/2025

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames 4-3 shootout victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show live to share her thoughts and discuss the hardest-working Flame. We also hear from inside the locker room as Ryan Huska, Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, and Matvei Gridin address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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.

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Our Hottest Flames Takes for a New Season!
10/09/2025

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson get set for the start of the season for the Flames with some scorching hot takes! The guys dive into their takes on Matvei Gridin, Zayne Parekh, Morgan Frost, and much for ahead of Game 1 of the season against the Oilers!

(28:18) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD stops by to take us for a spin around the division and bring the latest on the LA Kings trying to bounce back after getting slugged by the Avalanche, the Vegas Golden Knights extending Jack...


Setting up the Season on the Daily Flames Roundtable!
10/08/2025

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson and Derek Wills go around the Daily Flames Roundtable and share their ideal number of starts for Dustin Wolf this season, and ask, what do the Flames do successfully when they play the Oilers well?

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.

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A Flames Talk Mailbag to Kick off the Season!
10/08/2025

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson open up the Flames Talk Mailbag for the final time this offseason! The guys answer all types of listener's burning questions, including Zayne Parekh's NHL schedule, how many games Dustin Wolf might start, expectations for this season, and 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate.

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Frank Seravalli Previews the Flames Season!
10/07/2025

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to dive into his thoughts on the Calgary Flames, and some more of the biggest news around the NHL as the season is officially underway!  

(29:35) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes Gilbertson, and Derek Wills go around the room and share their thoughts on Zayne Parekh starting the season as a healthy scratch, and who their most interesting player on the Flames roster is this season!

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Both Parekh and Gridin Make the Team Out of Camp!
10/07/2025

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson chat about the two 19-year-olds that made the team, Matvei Gridin and Zayne Parekh! They look at their road to the show, what they can do to stick on the roster, what they provide to the team, and what their respective seasons could look like!

(26:16) Pat and Wes are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson to dive into her latest thoughts on the Flames now that the opening night roster has been finalized! Meaghan breaks down why she thinks Matvei Gridin has earned a spot on the roster...


Craig Conroy Sets up the Season Ahead!
10/06/2025

On hour one of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson, Calgary Flames General Manager joins the show to kick it off! They talk to Conroy about the official roster and Matvei Gridin making the team. They also chat about Huberdeau and Pospisil starting the season hurt, Sam Honzek being recalled, Zayne Parekh's camp, Devin Cooley, Frost, Coronato and more!

(28:44) Derek Wills joins the guys for a Monday edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! They go around the room discussing Matvei Gridin making the team, his camp, the opening night forward lines, and more!

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Postgame: The Preseason Is Finally Done!
10/04/2025

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames 5-4 shootout loss in the final preseason game against the Winnipeg Jets. Adam Klapka and Jason LaBarbera join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, and MacKenzie Weegar address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action! 

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 I...


Eric Francis on Gridin, Parekh, Wolf's Workload, and More!
10/04/2025

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric dive into all the hottest topics around the Flames including Matvei Gridin and Zayne Parekh, Kerins clearing waivers while Solovyov gets claimed, Devin Cooley winning the backup job, lineup questions, and so 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate.

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Kerins Clears Waivers but Solovyov Gets Claimed
10/03/2025

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into all the biggest Flames news we got on this Friday as Rory Kerins and Ivan Prosvetov clear waivers, and Ilya Solovyov is claimed by the Colorado Avalanche. The guys share their thoughts on Kerins clearing waivers after the concern he would get claimed, what it means for Matvei Gridin, and what losing Solovyov means for the Flames and the Wranglers.

(26:39) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan, and Derek Wills go around and share their thoughts on the Flames' decision to start Devin Cooley...


Kevin Woodley Breaks Down Calgary's Goaltending Choice!
10/03/2025

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our goaltending guru, Kevin Woodley! Kevin joins the show to share his thoughts on what he's seen from both Ivan Prosvetov and Devin Cooley this preseason, Connor Ingram being sent to Edmonton and what that means for the Oilers, and Anthony Stolarz landing a four-year extension with the Maple Leafs!

(25:44) Catch an exclusive interview with Flames Head Coach Ryan Huska as he sat down with Pat Steinberg for an extended chat after signing a two-year extension with the team.

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Talking Kerins, Cooley, Huska, and More!
10/02/2025

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson kick off the show by diving into all the big Flames news we've got on this Thursday. They bring their thoughts on the team's decisions to put Ivan Prosvetov, Ilya Solovyov, and Rory Kerins on waivers, the re-signing of Head Coach Ryan Huska to a two-year extension, and more!

(31:41) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around and share their reactions to the two-year contract extension given to Ryan Huska, and what the most concerning part of the 8-1 loss to Vancouver...