Flames Talk
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.
Postgame: Welcome Back Dustin Wolf!
Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg following a 2-0 win over the Utah Mammoth is on demand! To kick things off, Pat is joined by Connor Zary for some live reactions following the win. Then Pat is joined by Derek Wills and Meaghan Mikkelson for more post game reaction! Next, Pat, Derek and Meaghan are joined by Flames Assistant Coach Cale McClean to further break down the game. Lastly, Derek and Meaghan give their final thoughts and award tonight's hardest working Flame.
(31:50) Later on, we hear from Dustin Wolf, Rasmus Andersson, and Nazem Kadri! Plus we mix...
Eric Francis on the “Goalie Controversy”, Parekh, and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis dive into the Flames' goaltending "controversy" as the balance of the goaltenders has been odd to begin the season. The guys discuss Wolf's performance against the Wild in his first start in just over a week. Additionally, Eric shares his thoughts on Zayne Parekh's future as he has begun skating with the team.
(27:55) Pat and Eric shift the conversation toward what comes next for the Flames' veterans, specifically Blake Coleman. What would a playoff team need to offer Craig Conroy that would convince him to make...
Mikael Backlund’s Season Deserves Some Love!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the Flames' victory over the Minnesota Wild to begin a four-game homestand. The guys dive into Dustin Wolf and Connor Zary's performance as key contributors to the win. Plus, a look at the success of the penalty kill.
(32:44) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around sharing their thoughts on Connor Zary's game since being put on a line with Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman, and the response from Dustin Wolf in his first start in over a week.
<...Postgame: Taking It to the Wild!
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Matt Coronato and Dave Lowry join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Jonathan Huberdeau, Dustin Wolf, and Connor Zary address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!Â
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Kevin Woodley on Calgary's Recent Goalie Usage and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our NHL goalie expert, Kevin Woodley! Kevin joins the show to bring his latest thoughts on Dustin Wolf ahead of hist first start in over a week, give his assessment of Minnesota's goaltending tandem, and more from around the NHL!
(26:42) The guys break down what they've been seeing from Jonathan Huberdeau as his goalless drought has lasted for over a month. They dive into what they think needs to change for Huberdeau, and why they think the tides could change sooner rather than...
It's Dustin Wolf's Chance to Respond!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down what they're expecting to see from Dustin Wolf Thursday night against Minnesota as he gets his first start in over a week. The guys dive into how they think Wolf has handled a week off of starting duty, and his load management going forward.
(31:29) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around sharing their thoughts on what they're seeing that has finally allowed three lines to stay together for an extended stretch of time, and if Rasmus Andersson done what...
Postgame: Mauled in Music City
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. 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 and Mikael Backlund address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!
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When Is the Right Time to Sell?
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take stock of the state of the Flames as the calendar flips to December. Do they still have a chance of making the playoffs? Are they going to start moving off of veterans? And when is the right time to start taking calls on some of the team's top assets?
(34:20) Pat and Wes gauge how Flames fans are feeling as the text line chimes in on when the right time to start potentially selling off veterans is!
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Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Trading Timeline!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank stops by to bring his latest thoughts on the Flames and where he sees the team as the month of December begins. He shares his reactions to the Flames announcing Craig Conroy's extension, when the right time to 'sell' could be, and more from around the NHL!
(21:46) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes Gilbertson, and Derek Wills go around sharing their thoughts on the Flames going to Devin Cooley again for now a third straight time, this time against the...
Meaghan Mikkelson on MacKenzie Weegar's Turnaround!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson to bring her latest thoughts on MacKenzie Weegar and his upswing, Mikeal Backlund's name appearing in some early Selke projections, and who she'd go to in net against Nashville!
(24:33) Calgary Wranglers head coach Brett Sutter joins the show to bring the latest from the American Hockey League! Brett recaps a gauntlet of a ten-game road trip his team has been on, what he's seen from recent graduate Yan Kuznetsov, how some of his top players are doing, and more!
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Is It Too Early to Talk Devin Cooley Extension?
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down all the talk behind Devin Cooley right now as he continues to find his way into Calgary's net with some unreal play. The guys debate whether they think it's too early to start talking about an extension for Cooley, or if he could be seen as an upcoming trade chip.
(31:46) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around sharing their impressions on the Flames throughout the month of November, and who they'd start in net Tuesday night against Nashville! Plus...
Postgame: A Tight OT Loss in Carolina
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 1-0 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. 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 Blake Coleman address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!
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Flames Alumni Krahnicles: Perry Berezan Part 2!
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're continuing our chat with Perry Berezan! Listen in as Perry chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about his trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 1986 and some of the best years in Flames history. Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Perry also discusses the trade that sent him to Minnesota in March 1989!
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Postgame: Taking Out the Champs!
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show live to share her thoughts and discuss the hardest-working Flame. Craig Conroy joins Pat for an exclusive interview after his extension was announced. We also hear from inside the locker room as Ryan Huska, Nazem Kadri, MacKenzie Weegar, and Yan Kuznetsov address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!
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Craig Conroy on His Two-Year Contract Extension!
Hear from general manager Craig Conroy as he joins Pat Steinberg to discuss his two-year extension with the Flames! Conroy reviews the start to the season for his club, why he's excited to remain at the helm of the team for another two years, and more!
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Eric Francis on Conroy's Extension, the Maloney Mess, and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis dive into the biggest storyline of the week: Elliotte Friedman’s report that the Flames and GM Craig Conroy are closing in on a contract extension. They break down why this move always felt inevitable, why the timing of the leak stood out, and why not re-signing Conroy would’ve been a major organizational blunder. Pat and Eric look at Conroy’s impact over his first two years, what his steady approach has meant during the team’s transition, and how this extension sets the tone heading into U.S. Tha...
Reacting to Craig Conroy's Imminent Extension!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive right into the news around Craig Conroy finally getting his contract extension! The guys bring you all the info you need to know on the deal, their thoughts on the news, and why it was so important that this extension got done sooner rather than later.
(27:16) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan, and Kevin Woodley go around and share their latest observations on Dustin Wolf, the Vancouver Canucks bouncing back against the Ducks, and more from around the league!
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Postgame: A Loss to the Lightning and an Extension for the GM
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. 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, Blake Coleman, and Mikael Backlund address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!
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The Merits of Trading Blake Coleman
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a closer look at Flames forward Blake Coleman as he returns to Tampa. The guys dive into all the talk around Coleman as of late and if they're in the camp of potentially trading him as the Flames' future remains uncertain.
(24:11) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD stops by to take us for a spin around the division and bring his latest thoughts on the Dallas Stars' disassembly of the Edmonton Oilers and their goaltending, how the Kraken have gotten to...
More Big Picture Questions on the Mailbag Carryover!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon re-open the Flames Talk Mailbag and catch up on some of the texts we couldn't get to on Monday! They dive into their thoughts on a Craig Conroy extension needing to happen, Â
(31:32) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan, and Derek Wills go around sharing their takes on how many starts they'd give Devin Cooley on the rest of this road trip, and if Yan Kuznetsov has become a full-time NHLer in their eyes!
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Frank Seravalli Talks Maloney, Conroy, Rebuilding and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to bring the latest he's hearing around the Flames and their future, the Vancouver Canucks opening up for business, and more from around the NHL!
(25:07) Pat and Wes Gilbertson dive into some of the players they'll be watching at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, and break down Sam Morton being sent back to the American League's Calgary Wranglers.
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Meaghan Mikkelson Talks Andersson and Distractions!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson to dive into some of her latest thoughts surrounding the Flames. She brings what she's seen from Rasmus Andersson as of late, all the conversations about the need to rebuild, and if we're seeing some turnarounds from Connor Zary and Yegor Sharangovich!
(31:35) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around sharing their thoughts on the upcoming slate of games against Tampa and Carolina, and what they saw from Sam Morton during this last recall!
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A Very Pointed Edition of the Flames Talk Mailbag!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg sits down for an hour-long episode of opening up the Flames Talk and diving into all sorts of listener questions around the state of the team and what the future could hold. Pat shares his thoughts on the Don Maloney conversation, what landing a prospect like Gavin McKenna would mean for the team, Rasmus Andersson, and so much more.
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<...A Three-Game Win Streak? In This Economy?
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson kick off the show with another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys react to the week that was for the Flames amidst all the drama surrounding Don Maloney, and react to the news of Rasmus Andersson being named the NHL's First Star of the Week.
(30:25) Calgary Wranglers General Manager Brad Pascall joins the show! Brad stops by to bring all the latest on the Flames' AHL affiliate as they sit third in the league's Pacfic Division. He dives into his early evaluations of new...
Postgame: That’s a Three-Game Win Streak!
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 5-2 victory over 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, Blake Coleman, Dustin Wolf, and Connor Zary address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!
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Postgame: Surviving the Stars!
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 3-2 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars. 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, Matt Coronato, and Jonathan Huberdeau 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.
<...Flames Alumni Krahnicles: Perry Berezan Part 1!
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're chatting with Perry Berezan! Listen in as Perry chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about his hockey beginnings in Edmonton and playing at the University North Dakota ! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Perry also details his journey to the Calgary Flames as a third-round pick in 1983!
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Eric Francis on Don Maloney's Defiance and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric dives into his takeaways from Don Maloney's Sportsnet TV interview earlier this week, and breaks down everything we heard from the President of Hockey Operations.
(35:44) Eric dives into what to expect in part two of his article about his sit-down with Don Maloney, and what he's hearing around the future of one Rasmus Andersson.
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Has Rasmus Andersson Upped His Trade Value?
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the latest around the Calgary Flames after learning that Sam Honzek will be out for six months after having an upper-body surgery. Plus, they bring their thoughts on Rasmus Andersson's play of late and if he's potentially raised his trade value.
(29:56) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, the guys go more into the dissapointing news of Sam Honzek's surgery, and catch an exclusive interview between Pat and Flames goaltender Devin Cooley!
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Your Texts on Maloney, the First Quarter, and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson continue their deep dive into Don Maloney’s comments and the state of the franchise. The guys expand on why expectations for public transparency need to stay realistic, what management can and can’t say at this stage, and why big-picture decisions still feel inevitable behind closed doors. They also open up the textline to react to listener questions and frustrations surrounding the team’s direction, the youth movement, and what comes next as the Flames sit 32nd in the NHL.
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The State of the Franchise at the Quarter Mark!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dig into the state of the Calgary Flames as the team hits the quarter mark of the season. Pat breaks down Don Maloney’s comments on why fans reacted so strongly to them, and why he wasn’t expecting anything more transparent from management at this stage of the year. The guys discuss the ongoing frustration in the market, what management can realistically say publicly, and why big internal decisions may be closer than people think. They also dive into how the Flames should approach the coming months, the...
Postgame: A Third Period Explosion!
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. 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, Rasmus Andersson, Joel Farabee, and Devin Cooley address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!
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Parekh, Beecher, and More From a Busy News Day!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson touch on the latest news around the Flames, including the Flames planning on sending Zayne Parekh to the World Juniors, Sam Morton getting back into the lineup, what they'll be looking for from new Flame John Beecher in his Flames debut against Buffalo, and more!
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Assessing the First Quarter of Calgary's Season!
On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Derek Wills for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys go around and share their thoughts on what's been the most surprising part of the start of the season for the Flames, and the biggest positive they've seen so far!
(23:45) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD stops by to take us for a spin around the division and brings the latest on Macklin Celebrini getting a hat trick and making a case for the Olympic team, Los...
Postgame: Bedard Buries the Flames…again
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. 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, Rasmus Andersson, and Matt Coronato address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!
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Catching up With John Beecher!
Newest Flames forward John Beecher joined Pat Steinberg after being claimed off waivers on Tuesday afternoon! Beecher talked about his exciting new opportunity with Calgary, why things didn't work with the Boston Bruins this season, what he can bring to his new team, and a whole lot more!
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Frank Seravalli on Big Pending Flames Decisions, and More!
On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to dive into all the biggest news from around the NHL, including thoughts on the Flames and what's next for them, Adrian Kempe finally extending with the Kings, Brad Treliving speaking to the media, the upcoming UFA class, and more!
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Talking Beecher Waiver Claim, Zary, Sharangovich, and More!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the latest news around the Flames after they claimed forward John Beecher off of waivers from the Boston Bruins! They get the latest scouting repot on Beecher and why the Flames claimed him, and tee up Tuesday night's matchup against the Blackhawks!
(24:38) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around sharing their reactions to the John Beecher news, and when they think the Flames need to start slowing down Dustin Wolf's workload!
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Reacting to a Busy Flames News Day!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the fallout of Sam Honzek officially hitting IR with an upper-body injury. They dive into what impacts they've seen Honzek make for the Flames this season, and what they make of Rory Kerins being sent down for Sam Morton and Dryden Hunt to be recalled.
(27:36) Calgary Wranglers head coach Brett Sutter joins the show to bring the latest on the Flames' farm team! He dives into what he's seen from group as of late, what to expect from Sam Morton and Dryden Hunt, what...
Meaghan Mikkelson on Honzek, Kerins, and More!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our Monday regular, Meaghan Mikkelson! Mikk stops by to dive into what the Flames are losing with Sam Honzek's injury, what impressions Rory Kerins made in his two-game stint with the Flames, and what the next few games could mean for Connor Zary and Yegor Sharangovich.
(30:57) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around sharing their thoughts on what they need to see from Connor Zary in the coming games, and how big it was to finally get a...