Flames Talk

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon sit down with Flames General Manager Craig Conroy to debrief from Day 1 of NHL Free Agency! Craig dives into the decision to re-sign Joel Hanley, the team's plans to replace Dan Vladar after he signed with Philadelphia, and the rest of his plans for the team this summer!

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On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames' defenceman Joel Hanley after signing his two-year extension in Calgary! Joel recaps his past 24 hours and why Calgary was the right choice for him, why he's excited to return, and his expectations for next season!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers go deep on the latest surrounding Rasmus Andersson. With the defenseman still unwilling to commit to a long-term extension, the guys lay out why the Flames are staying patient—and why that approach might pay off. Pat shares his read on the situation, including why a summer trade is still ideal, but not the only option. Plus, the guys debate the potential landing spots and whether a rental return might end up being the play.

(33:23) With free agency opening Tuesday, Pat and Aaron shift the focus to...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Daily Faceoff NHL Insider Frank Seravalli for the latest on the Rasmus Andersson trade front, and more from aroudn the NHL! The guys kick off the chat by reacting to the breaking news of Mitch Marner signing with the Vegas Golden Knights. Then, Pat and Frank dig into why Andersson’s reluctance to sign an extension may be slowing things down, how it’s tied to his desire for a bounce-back season, and why the Flames won’t force a deal just to get one done. Plus, they go aro...

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with 1989 Stanley Cup winning coach Terry Crisp! Listen in as Terry chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson  to look back at his three years as head coach of the Flames, including their Stanley Cup championship ! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Terry also talks about his life after hockey as colour voice of the Nashville Predators and a whole lot more!

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Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers bring you exclusive coverage of the final rounds of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Hear the players have their names called, exclusive interviews, and analysis. 

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Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy sat down with Pat Steinberg at the Scotiabank Saddledome for an exclusive chat following the 2025 NHL Draft. Craig wrapped up the draft and reflected on the eight players added to the organization over the weekend. Craig also addressed Kevin Bahl's six-year contract extension and looked ahead to free agency next week!

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Calgary Flames director of amateur scouting Tod Button joined Pat Steinberg from the Scotiabank Saddledome for an exclusive chat following the 2025 NHL Draft. Tod speaks on all eight players the Flames selected over the weekend and went in-depth on first-round picks Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter!

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Calgary Flames fifth-round pick Ethan Wyttenbach joined Pat Steinberg from his home in New York after being selected 144th overall at the 2025 NHL Draft! Wyttenbach talked about his excitement joining the Flames organization, winning the Gaudreau Award in the USHL last season, his brand of hockey, and a whole lot more!

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Calgary Flames third-round pick Maceo Phillips joined Pat Steinberg from his home in Minnesota for an exclusive chat after being selected 80th overall at the 2025 NHL Draft! Phillips discussed his excitement joining the Flames, his familiarity with fellow 2025 pick Cullen Potter, his time at the US National Team Development Program, and a whole lot more!

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Calgary Flames second-round pick Theo Stockselius joined Pat Steinberg from his home in Sweden for an exclusive chat after being selected 54th overall! Theo talked about his excitement joining the Flames organization, his brand of hockey, his bond with fellow Djurgarden products like Anton Frondell, and a whole lot more!

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Fresh off signing a six-year contract extension with the Calgary Flames, Kevin Bahl sat down with Pat Steinberg and Matty Rose for an exclusive chat! Kevin discussed the security of a long-term deal, why committing to Calgary was the right decision, helping blaze the trail for the South Asian hockey community, playing with Zayne Parekh, and a whole lot more!

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Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers bring you exclusive coverage of the first round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Hear the players have their names called, exclusive interviews, and analysis.

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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Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy joined Pat Steinberg for an exclusive chat at the Scotiabank Saddledome following the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Craig discussed selecting Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter on Friday night, what both players add to the organization, his attempts to move up in the draft order, and a whole lot more!

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Calgary Flames 32nd overall selection Cullen Potter joined Pat Steinberg for an exclusive chat from the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles. Potter talked about his elation being the final pick of the first round, joining Arizona State University as a 17-year-old last season, how he describes himself as a player, and a whole lot more!

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Calgary Flames 18th overall selection Cole Reschny joined Pat Steinberg for an exclusive chat from the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles. Reschny talked about why he fits with the Flames, his brand of hockey, his decision to leave the Victory Royals for the University of North Dakota, and a whole lot more!

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff for one last preview of the 2025 NHL Draft! The guys talk about trade options for the Calgary Flames & Rasmus Andersson, the Noah Dobson trade, as well as different ways the draft board could shake out, and Frank's reaction to some of the other trades we've seen in the last little while!

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the latest comments from Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy, recorded Thursday afternoon at the Saddledome. With just one day to go before the 2025 NHL Draft, Pat and Aaron react to Conroy’s thoughts on the Rasmus Andersson situation, and why the GM has to play things close to the vest despite a trade feeling all but inevitable. They also dive into updates on pending UFAs Dan Vladar, Anthony Mantha, and Kevin Rooney, plus the ongoing negotiations with Connor Zary, Kevin Bahl, and Morgan Frost.

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Calgary Flames director of amateur scouting Tod Button joined Pat Steinberg ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft. Tod discussed the strength of this year's draft class, where he sees the "ledges", and what type of player the Flames will be getting with their first pick at 18th overall. Tod also talked philosophically about building the team's draft list, the Scouting Combine in Buffalo, and more!

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Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy spoke to the media ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft. Conroy gave the latest on Rasmus Andersson's status with the team and updated what's going on with pending UFA's Dan Vladar, Anthony Mantha, and Kevin Rooney. Conroy spoke about this weekend's 2025 NHL Draft and what the team is focusing on with the 18th and 32nd overall picks. Finally, Conroy addressed moving up in the first round and how likely that might be for the team.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at Rasmus Andersson's future with the Flames organization. The guys share what they're hearing with the latest on his contract negations, what would be a realistic landing spot for him, and if there is a potential for him to re-sign in Calgary.

(22:32) Next, Pat and Aaron are joined by The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler with the NHL Draft just a couple days away. Scott dives into how draft prep is shaping up, question marks at pick 2, if there will be any surprises come dr...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers open up the Flames Talk Mailbag as draft week rolls on and free agency sits just days away. The guys take your texts and dive into trade scenarios, potential draft targets, free agent fits, and plenty more as the offseason heats up.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson, the radio colour voice of the Calgary Flames, to look ahead to free agency and where the team might focus its attention one week out. The crew discusses the re-signings of Justin Kirkland, Adam Klapka, and Dryden Hunt—what each move says about the organization’s direction and how each player could factor in next season. Plus, who else could be on Calgary’s radar come July 1?

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff to break down where things stand between the Flames and Rasmus Andersson, who lands at No. 7 on Seravalli’s trade board. They explore potential destinations, what the timeline could look like, and how Dan Vladar’s situation is tracking ahead of free agency. Plus, thoughts on Calgary’s draft week strategy and recent trade buzz around Trevor Zegras, Marco Rossi, JJ Peterka, and more.

(24:06) NHL.com’s Mike Morreale checks in with the latest on the 2025 NHL Draft, including impressi...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers tee up NHL Draft week with the Flames holding picks 18 and 32 in Friday’s first round. The guys look at what Calgary’s strategy might be, whether they’ll target a centre like Roger McQueen or take a swing on a riser like Mason West. Plus, would the Flames move up? Where are things at with Rasmus Andersson and his future? Pat reacts to the latest reporting from Elliotte Friedman and where things stand with Dan Vladar just days out from free agency.

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers sit down with Justin Kirkland, who signed a one-year, one-way extension with the Flames earlier in the day. Kirkland reflects on his breakout season, the recovery from major injury, what made Calgary the obvious choice to stick around, and where he’s looking to elevate his game next year.

(22:27) Dryden Hunt joins the show to chat about his new two-year deal with the Flames. Hunt explains why returning to Calgary made sense despite significant interest elsewhere, how he balances his role between the AHL and NHL, an...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers return after a 19-day break and catch up on everything we’ve missed in Flames land! The guys dive into Justin Kirkland’s new one-year deal, Dryden Hunt’s two-year two-way contract, and Adam Klapka’s extension as the team signals big expectations for the power forward next season. Plus, Brett Sutter’s rapid rise to become the new head coach of the Calgary Wranglers—and a quick shoutout to the Oilers not winning the Cup.

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On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with former radio colour commentator Doug Barkley! Listen in as Doug chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn, Colin Patterson, and Al Coates to look back at the 1980's glory years for the Flames including the Stanley Cup championship in 1989! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Doug also talks about his time playing in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, and a whole lot more!

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On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got part two of our chat with former Flames executive and general manager Al Coates! Listen in as Al chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at how Calgary rose to NHL prominence in the 1980's! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Al also talks about the 1989 Stanley Cup victory, his involvement in the infamous Doug Gilmour trade, and a whole lot more!

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On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got part one of our chat with former Flames executive and general manager Al Coates! Listen in as Al chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his early roots in hockey and his first NHL job with the Detroit Red Wingsl! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Al also talks about how the game has changed over the last five decades and a whole lot more!

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Kevin Woodley from In Goal Magazine and NHL.com to preview the goaltending matchup in the Stanley Cup Final. Woodley shares his thoughts on Stuart Skinner’s game heading into the series, how the Panthers might approach things with Sergei Bobrovsky, and what Dan Vladar’s long-term upside could be. Plus, some surprising chatter around Thatcher Demko’s future in Vancouver.

(19:48) Jonathan Davis of NHL Network and VSiN Sports checks in for a look at the Stanley Cup Final through a betting lens and a...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Calgary Flames Director of Amateur Scouting, Tod Button, for an inside look at the early days of the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Button explains why this week is such a critical part of the draft process, from interviews to fitness testing, and how much these final evaluations can impact the Flames' draft board. He pulls back the curtain on what happens inside the interview suites, how much the list is already set, and whether those infamous “weird” questions are as wild as they sound.

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers zero in on the upcoming NHL Draft, now just over three weeks away. With the Flames holding three picks in the top 60 — 18th, 31st or 32nd, and 54th — the guys explore whether Calgary might look to move up, even as high as the top five. They react to Frank Seravalli’s suggestion that teams like Utah and Chicago could be open to dealing their picks, and weigh the likelihood, cost, and potential targets if the Flames were to make that kind of bold move.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff to tee up what could be a busy month ahead for the Calgary Flames. With two first-round picks in hand, Pat and Frank explore how aggressive GM Craig Conroy might be, what the future holds for Dan Vladar, and whether Jonathan Toews will land a new deal at age 37. They also weigh in on Lane Lambert’s hiring in Seattle, Mitch Love’s coaching prospects, and Aleksander Barkov’s Selke win ahead of Wednesday’s Stanley Cup Final.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into Calgary’s looming UFA decisions with less than a month to go until free agency opens. The guys explore where things stand with Dan Vladar, Justin Kirkland, Kevin Rooney, Dryden Hunt, and more. Could the Flames retain any of them? Who’s likely to walk? Pat breaks down what he's hearing and where negotiations currently sit.

(28:11) Chris Wahl of CalgaryFlames.com joins the show live from the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo! Wahl sets the scene from the combine floor, shares his conversation with Flam...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Calgary Flames assistant coach Trent Cull, who was officially promoted to the full-time staff last week. Cull looks back on his first season with the team, shares his approach to revamping the penalty kill, and gives insight into working alongside Ryan Huska. He also talks about the offseason so far and why he's optimistic heading into next season.

(23:53) Pat welcomes back Vickers from the IIHF World Championship in Prague! Aaron recap the Flames' presence at the tournament, including bronze medal wins for Mikael...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers get you set for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft! Aaron dives into all his latest thoughts on this year's draft including the overall strength of the class, specific ledges, what realistic options the Flames could have at 18th and 31st/32nd in the draft, his favourite players in the draft, and more!

(29:42) The guys turn the show over to the listeners as they ask their burning questions on this years' draft!

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On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with former Flames defenceman Dana Murzyn! Listen in as Dana chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his roots in Western Canada and how he made his way to Calgary in high school! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Dana also talks about going right from junior to the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup, and more!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat is joined by Eric Francis to talk about the Dallas Stars' rise under GM Jim Nill, what Calgary can learn from that model, and some similarities between the two teams. The guys shift into a deep dive on the Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers and what's to come from this years Stanley Cup Final.

(30:25) Then, the focus turns to the Flames: what’s next with Rasmus Andersson and his contract situation, and which trade targets could make sense for Calgary as they continue to reshape the roster.

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson close out the month of May by digging into what’s still on the Flames’ to-do list with June just around the corner. Rasmus Andersson’s future leads the conversation, as his situation remains unresolved heading into a pivotal stretch. Plus, they go over potential veteran trade chips, where things stand with RFAs like Zary, Bahl, Frost, and Klapka, and what June decisions loom for pending UFAs including Vladar, Hanley, Mantha, Kirkland, Hunt, and Rooney.

(39:49) The guys shift gears to react to the breaking news of the Fl...