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: 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!
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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...
Postgame: Battling Back for a Point
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 4-3 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Jake Bean and Jason LaBarbera join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, and Blake Coleman address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!Â
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Flames Alumni Krahnicles: Jim Peplinski Part 2!
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're continuing our chat with 1989 Stanley Cup champion Jim Peplinski! Listen in as Jim chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about his unique path to the NHL and jumping right into the Flames lineup without ever seeing the minors! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Jim also told some great stories from Calgary's two trips to the Stanley Cup Final in 1986 and 1989!
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Eric Francis Talks Leaning Into a Bad Season!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric brings all his latest thoughts on the Flames, including why he thinks the youth movement as slowly started to begin for the Flames.
(30:46) Pat and Eric dive into what a season it's been so far for Flames leading scorer, Blake Coleman!
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Some Friday Positivity!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the Flames' 2-0 shutout win over the San Jose Sharks! They dive into their thoughts on what they saw on the ice, including Dustin Wolf getting his first shutout of the year and Rory Kerins' sseason debut, Sam Honzek's continued impressive play, and more!
(27:43) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around sharing their takes on how big it was for Dustin Wolf to get that first shutout of the season, and if Matt Coronato is continuing to trend in...
Postgame: Shutting Out the Sharks!
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 2-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Rory Kerins and Trent Cull join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, and Blake Coleman address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!Â
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Why Everyone Is Talking About a High Pick!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into what it would mean for the Flames to land a player like Macklin Celebrini in next year's draft with the Sharks in town. Â
(25:21) Our goaltending expert Kevin Woodley joins the show! Kevin dives into the latest goaltending trends around the league including what he's seen so far from Devin Cooley, Yaroslav Askarov, Thatcher Demko's injury status, and more!
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Rory Kerins Gets His Opportunity!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive straight into Rory Kerins' first recall of the year with the Flames! The guys get you up to speed on how Kerins has produced in the American League so far this year, what they're expecting to see from him at the NHL level, and if we could expect to see some more young players get NHL time this year!
(25:48) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around sharing what they think will be important for Rory Kerins to stay on the...
Justin Kirkland on Waivers, Celebrini in Town, and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg, Wes Gilbertson, and Derek Wills go around the Daily Flames Roundtable and dive into their thoughts on how they assess the season for Justin Kirkland after being placed on waivers, and if they could've predicted how big a step Macklin Celebrini has taken this season.
(24:58) 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 next opponent for the Flames, the San Jose Sharks.
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Who’s Getting Called up With Justin Kirkland on Waivers?
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take stock of where things sit for the Flames after they snap their goallest drought in a loss to St. Louis. The guys dive into the news of Justin Kirkland hitting waivers and Daniil Miromanov being sent back to the AHL, and debate which Calgary Wranglers forward we could see getting recalled shortly.
(26:30) Pat and Wes re-open the Flames Talk Mailbag to answer some leftover questions from Tuesday's show. They share their takes on what's different this year compared to last year, what happens with Yegor...
Postgame: Falling Just Short in St. Louis
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. 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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The Flames Talk Mailbag on Trades, the 2026 Draft and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson open up the Flames Talk Mailbag! They answer all your texts and burning questions around the team's future, young players, Craig Conroy's extension, potential trade deals, and more!
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<...Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Direction and Future!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to his latest thoughts on the Flames including their playoff chances and his read on ownership and the team's direction. Plus, he goes around the league and dives into all the latest stories you need to know!
(20:54) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes Gilbertson, and Derek Wills go around sharing their thoughts on Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri remaining on different lines, and if they think Matt Coronato is close to breaking through offensively!
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Meaghan Mikkelson Diagnoses Calgary's Scoring Issues
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our Monday regular, Meaghan Mikkelson! Mikk stops by to share all her latest thoughts on the team; how the team can become more dangerous, Devin Cooley's strong play, and reflecting on the hit that sent Zayne Parekh to IR.
(22:54) Calgary Wranglers assistant coach David Liffiton joins the show! David brings the latest on the Calgary Wranglers after dropping back-to-back games against the Barracuda and share what he's seen from players like Rory Kerins, Matvei Gridin, Hunter Brzustewicz, and more!
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The Fallout of Zayne Parekh's Injury
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into all the fallout from a pair of Flames' shutout losses over the weekend. The guys break down if the conversation around the team's future has shifted on the inside, Zayne Parekh's injury status, and why Daniil Miromanov was recalled instead of Hunter Brzustewicz.
(32:41) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around sharing what they've seen from Yan Kuznetsov in three games of action, and how they scout the St. Louis Blues as they sit 31st overall in the standings.
<...Postgame: The Scoring Woes Continue in Minnesota
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 2-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. 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 Kevin Bahl address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!
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Flames Alumni Krahnicles: Jim Peplinski Part 1!
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're chatting with 1989 Stanley Cup champion Jim Peplinski! Listen in as Jim chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about his hockey upbringing in Ontario and the early stages of his hockey career! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Jim also pulled back the curtain on his early days with the Flames starting in 1980!
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Postgame: Blanked by the Blackhawks
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames 4-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ryan Lomberg and Jason LaBarbera join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, MacKenzie Weegar, and Matt Coronato address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!Â
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Eric Francis Talks Parekh, Kadri's Future, 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 brings all his latest thoughts on Zayne Parekh and the balance the Flames have been finding between sitting him versus playing him, his World Juniors potential, and more!
(23:47) The guys recap Nazem Kadri's 1000th game and another well done ceremony at the 'Dome. Plus, Eric dives into his thoughts on the Kadri trade conversation and if he sees the Flames making a turn around in the month of November.
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Another Opportunity for Zayne Parekh!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the management of Zayne Parekh as it appears he'll draw back into the lineup Friday night against the Blackhawks. The guys share their thoughts on the management of Parekh so far this season, and dive into some new look powerplay units going forward.
(28:56) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan, and Derek go around and dive into why they think we're seeing an uptick from the Flames' offence, and how they shape up the Blackhawks as of late!
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The Debate Rages On: To Win or Not to Win?
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon discuss the biggest question surrounding this Flames team for the rest of the 2025-26 season: tank or not. The chase for the postseason will not be an easy one, but the play of Wolf and Huberdeau has the team pointed in the right direction. Plus, your thoughts on the text line.
(26:14) Pat and Logan are joined by our goaltending analyst, Kevin Woodley! Kevin joins the show with his latest thoughts on Dustin Wolf and the improvements in his game over his past few starts, his evaluation...
Kadri, Wolf, Huberdeau, and More Reaction From Wednesday’s Win!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon reflect on Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets and the celebration of Nazem Kadri's 1000th NHL Game. Additionally, the guys dive into the season debut for Yan Kuznetsov and what to expect going forward.
(31:25) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan, and Derek Wills go around sharing their thoughts on the offensive impact of Joel Farabee in his second season with the Flames, and where does Yegor Sharangovich fits in this lineup.
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Postgame: A Big Win in Nazem Kadri’s 1000th Game!
Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Yan Kuznetsov and Trent Cull join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, and Joel Farabee address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!Â
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Talking Parekh, Kuznetsov, and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinerg and Logan Gordon dive into the latest around the Flames ahead of their Wednesday night tilt against the Blue Jackets. They break down Zayne Parekh getting the healthy scratch treatment again, Yan Kuznetsov drawing in, and more!
(26:46) Our Pacific Division insider Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD stops by to take us for a spin around the division and dive into the Anaheim Ducks sitting at the top of the Pacific, the LA Kings picking up a win over Winnipeg, if the Golden Knights are still the team to...
It's the Nazem Kadri Hour!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into what it means for Nazem Kadri to reach 1000 games played in the NHL ahead of the Flames' matchup against Columbus. Hear from a bunch of members of the team on what it means to see Kadri reach 1000, and the guys reflect on the road to the silver stick for Kadri.
(30:27) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Logan, and Derek Wills go around sharing their thoughts on how close to “as advertised” Nazem Kadri has been for them in his three plus seasons with the Flam...
Frank Seravalli on the Latest Flames Rumours and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to bring his latest on what he's hearing around the Flames as they continue their early season skid, plus his thoughts on Kadri, Andersson, and Parekh! Later, Pat and Frank go around the NHL diving into all the top stories!
(24:06) Pat and Wes Gilbertson bring their thoughts on defenceman Yan Kuznetsov getting the call-up from the Wranglers Tuesday! They dive into what they've seen from Kuznetsov so far this season in the American League, and if they...