Flames Talk

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're chatting with former Flames assistant coach Rich Preston! Listen in as Rich chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about his early playing career growing in Regina, Saskatchewan! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Rich talks about his time playing in the World Hockey Association and more!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric reflect on the reality of the Flames being mathematically eliminated for the fourth consecutive year. While the postseason is out of reach, the guys argue why this is anything but a "lost season." From the emergence of Devin Cooley and Hunter Brzustewicz to the leadership of Mikael Backlund during a total roster overhaul, they identify the silver linings that suggest the "mushy middle" is finally in the rearview mirror.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon break down a pivotal night for the youth movement following Thursday’s loss in Colorado. The headline news is official: Abram Wiebe has signed his entry-level deal and is slated to make his NHL debut Saturday in Seattle. The guys discuss the tidy work by GM Craig Conroy to get this deal over the line and what Wiebe brings to a depleted blueline. They also celebrate the emergence of Tyson Gross, who notched his first NHL goals against the Avalanche, and analyze Zayne Parekh’s most dominant performance of t...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.  Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show live to share her thoughts and makes her choice for the hardest-working Flame. We also hear from inside the locker room as head coach Ryan Huska, Tyson Gross, and Dustin Wolf address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, goaltending expert Kevin Woodley joins Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon to break down the success of the Flames' goaltending department that continues to identify and build strong goaltenders in the NHL. Kevin dives into the perspective of Devin Cooley's mindset after facing ten shots in OT on Tuesday. Plus a look at the biggest stories around the NHL tandems, including Colorado, Nashville, and LA. 

(23:22) To wrap up the show, Calgary Hitmen head coach Dustin Friesen joins the show as his team prepares for round 2 of the WHL playoffs against the Medicine H...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon prepare for the final week of the season and the final five games of the week before locker clean-out day. The guys give their five biggest questions for the Flames as they enter the final stretch of games, including roster decisions, Martin Pospisil's future as a Flame, and when Abram Wiebe signs his entry-level deal.

(29:47) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Derek Wills joins Pat and Logan to discuss the future of Olli Maatta as a member of the Flames and what to expect in game 800 for...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon break down Tuesday's overtime loss to the Dallas Stars that mathematically eliminates them from the playoffs. After losing Kevin Bahl in the first period to a lower-body injury, the guys discuss the best plan for the remainder of the season, who comes into the lineup, and whether to leave the last recall for Rory Kerins. 

(26:33) Pat is joined by our Pacific Division Insider, Jonathan Davis, to spin around the biggest stories in the division, including the three-way race for top spot, the postseason hopes for the K...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to break down the hottest topics around the league and right here in Calgary. They discuss the Flames' year for Calgary after being officially eliminated from the playoffs and the work done by GM Craig Conroy to shape the future of the team. Frank also weighs in on the two major coaching changes in the NHL, with less than two weeks to go in the regular season, the firing of Tom Fitzgerald as GM of the Devils, and the signing of James Hagens with...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 4-3 OT loss to the Dallas Stars. Logan Gordon and Meaghan Mikkelson join the show live to share their thoughts, and Meaghan makes her choice for the hardest-working Flame. We also hear from inside the locker room as head coach Ryan Huska, Joel Farabee, and Olli Maatta address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, it’s all about the pipeline as Ray Edwards, Flames Director of Player Development, joins the show! With the Frozen Four kicking off in Vegas, Edwards provides a progress report on the organization's top collegiate talent, including Cole Reschny’s standout freshman season at Michigan and the growth of Cade Littler and Eric Jamieson. Ray also discusses the impact of Brent Seabrook on the development staff and how the new NCAA landscape is shifting the Flames' strategy for their prospects.

(24:15) Fresh off being named AHL Player of the Week, forward Rory Keri...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a deep dive into the most overhauled position on the roster: the blueline. With foundational pillars like MacKenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson traded away, and Joel Hanley sidelined for the year, the guys look at the current defensive landscape. They evaluate the long-term fit of Kevin Bahl, the veteran stability provided by Zach Whitecloud and Olli Maatta, and where Brayden Pachal fits into the puzzle.

(29:49) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Alongside Derek Wills, the guys preview tonight’s matchup in Dallas! They discuss what th...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by  Meaghan Mikkelson to discuss the "no-pressure" environment for the team vs. the high-stakes individual pressure on Morgan Frost as he auditions for a long-term role. They also highlight the "extra sweet" milestone for Ryan Strome, who notched his 500th career point against his former team in Anaheim, and the deceptive skill of Joel Farabee since arriving in Calgary.

(25:31) On the Daily Flames Roudntable with Derek Wills, the guys tackle the Martin Pospisil conundrum: How do the Flames bottle up his high-energy style to e...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon discuss the accelerating youth movement in Calgary. With Aydar Suniev officially recalled and set to make his NHL debut Tuesday night in Dallas, the guys break down the 21-year-old’s impressive second half in the AHL and what a successful "runway" looks like for him. They also look at the red-hot Rory Kerins, who was named AHL Player of the Week after a massive seven-point weekend, and debate how soon we’ll see him—and potentially Abram Wiebe—join the big club.

(29:32) Brad Curle, the voice of the C...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Molson Canadian Flames Watch Party at The Unicorn following the Flames' 5-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show live to share their thoughts and makes her choice for the hardest-working Flame. We also hear from inside the locker room as head coach Ryan Huska, Morgan Frost, Joel Farabee, and Ryan Strome 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 continuing our chat with former Flames forward Mike Eaves! Listen in as Mike chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about his three seasons with the Flames and the run to the 1986 Stanley Cup Final! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Mike also discusses his life after the NHL and a whole lot 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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On hour two of Flames Talk, it's another editino of The Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis share their exclusive first-hand impressions of Scotia Place. Following a private tour of the new facility, they detail the incredible sightlines, the state-of-the-art dressing room area, and the unique "fan-first" features like the public food hall and outdoor watch party spaces. With only 45 home games left in the historic Scotiabank Saddledome, the guys reflect on the bittersweet transition to Calgary’s next great hockey barn.

(26:57) The conversation continues with observations from the current road trip, including the return of...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon break down the start of the Flames' final road trip, following a 6-3 loss in Vegas that has the team on the brink of official playoff elimination. The guys discuss why "playing out the string" is still a vital time for the franchise, focusing on the lessons to be learned from young players in elevated roles—including recent recalls Aydar Suniev and Brennan Othmann. They also look at the need for better game management on the road and why discipline remains a major hurdle for the group.

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Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Molson Canadian Flames Watch Party at Jamesons following the Flames' 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Logan Gordon and Meaghan Mikkelson join the show live to share their thoughts, and Meaghan makes her choice for the hardest-working Flame. We also hear from inside the locker room as head coach Ryan Huska, Zach Whitecloud, and Blake Coleman address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, goaltending expert Kevin Woodley joins Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon to perform an autopsy on the Flames' 9-2 loss in Denver and discuss how Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley can shake off a nightmare outing. Kevin also evaluates the crease situation for the Western Conference heavyweights, questioning if Colorado has a true goaltending crisis and how the Vezina Trophy race is shaping up in the final days of the schedule.

(22:04) To wrap up the show, Pacific Division Insider Jonathan Davis joins the show to take us for a spina round the...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon prepare for an emotional reunion at T-Mobile Arena as Rasmus Andersson faces the Calgary Flames for the first time since the January 18th blockbuster. The guys re-evaluate the trade two and a half months later, discussing the haul the Flames received and how Zach Whitecloud has stabilized the Calgary blue line. We hear from Whitecloud on his return to the city where he won a Stanley Cup, and the guys debate what the future looks like for both defensemen as the season winds down.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon continue to look towards the future of the Calgary Flames and share their picks for who they'd like to see recalled in the final eight games of the regular season. They share their takes on Abram Wiebe and Jonathan Castagna, and if Cole Reschny could be a consideration towards the end of the season!

(22:23) Newly-signed member of the Calgary Flames, Axel Hurtig joins the show! Fresh off his new deal, Axel stops by to share how he's feeling after signing with the Flames in the midst...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon open the show with the Daily Flames Roundtable alongside Derek Wills. With Yan Kuznetsov set to return from injury, the crew discusses the development value of having Kuznetsov, Zayne Parekh, and Hunter Brzustewicz all logging NHL minutes simultaneously. They also share the personal milestones they’re pulling for across the roster as the season enters its final stretch.

(21:25) The spotlight shifts to a historic night at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the PWHL lands in Calgary. Amy Scheer, PWHL Executive VP of Business Operations, joins the program to...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by insider Frank Seravalli to dive into some of the latest and greatest news from around the NHL! Frank shares his thoughts on a great homestand for the Flames before getting thumped by the Avalanche, the Maple Leafs moving on from GM Brad Treliving, Vegas replacing Bruce Cassidy with John Tortorella, and more!

(23:14) Calgary Wranglers Head Coach Brett Sutter joins the show! Brett dives into a difficult Wranglers season as they prepare to wind down their season, balancing success versus player development, and more!

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon tee up the month of April and the final eight games to go for the Flames. The guys share their reactions to the team's 9-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night, and dive into what they'll be watching for heading into the final stretch of the season; including personal milestones, callups, and more!

(30:50) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the guys go around sharing their takes on why they think the Flames have struggled so much on the road, and their first...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from Grey Eagle Resort & Casino following the Flames' 9-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show live to share their thoughts and her choice as the hardest-working Flame. We also hear from inside the locker room as head coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, and Brennan Othmann address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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On this hour of Flames Talk, the focus shifts to a massive reunion in Denver as Nazem Kadri faces his former team for the first time since the trade deadline. Pat and Logan look back at the logistics of the move, debunking the narratives surrounding salary retention and explaining why the Avalanche's offer was the right deal for the franchise. We also hear from from Kadri himself, before the guys turn their attention to the return piece in that trade, Victor Olofsson, and debate whether the high-volume shooter has a long-term future in Calgary as a pending UFA.

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames colour voice Meaghan Mikkelson to break down the news of Jonathan Castanga signing a three-year contract with the Flames! Plus, they share their takeaways on a 5-0-1 homestand for Calgary.

(26:44) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the crew breaks down Zayne Parekh’s performance over the recent homestand and assesses tonight’s opponent, the Colorado Avalanche, as they prepare for another deep playoff run. 

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Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 7-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Brennan Othmann and Jason LaBarbera join the show live, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Blake Coleman, Olli Maatta, and Matt Coronato 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.

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're chatting with former Flames forward Mike Eaves! Listen in as Mike chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about getting started in hockey and his early time with the Minnesota North Stars! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Mike also looks back at his time playing at University of Wisconsin and a whole lot 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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On hour two of Flames Talk, it’s the Eric Francis Hour. Sportsnet’s Eric Francis joins Pat Steinberg to discuss Zayne Parekh's play on the homestand, including the penalty he took in overtime that led to the game-winner against Anaheim. Additionally, the guys talk about the 4-0-1 record for the Flames on their season-long six-game homestand.

(27:30) The conversation continues as Eric and Pat discuss Eric's latest article on Devin Cooley and his father's impact on shaping Devin's career, including his personality, which shines during media scrums. Plus, a conversation on this goaltending tandem with Wolf and...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Trent Cull joins the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Devin Cooley and more address the media! Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, goaltending expert Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine joins Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordonto analyze the crease in Calgary and across the league. Kevin breaks down Devin Cooley’s bounce-back performances on this homestand, Dustin Wolf’s ideal workload for next season, and why Oilers fans should be feeling unsettled about their goaltending situation heading into the playoffs.

(25:06) To wrap up the show, the spotlight turns to Ryan Strome as he faces his former team, the Anaheim Ducks, for the first time since the trade deadline. The guys discuss Strome’s seamless transi...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon shine a light on the resurgence of Morgan Frost. Since the trade deadline, Frost has arguably played the best hockey of his career, finding instant chemistry on a dynamic line with Matvei Gridin and Matt Coronato. The guys discuss whether this elevated play makes him a definitive part of the Flames' long-term future and feature insights from Head Coach Ryan Huska on Frost's recent impact.

(28:19) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the crew evaluates the recent play of Victor Olofsson and breaks down the...

On hour two of Flames Talk, the focus shifts to the farm team as Wranglers GM Brad Pascall joins the show. Pascall sums up a challenging season in the AHL, the balance between winning and prospect development, and how first-year head coach Brett Sutter has navigated the adversity. He also provides an update on Rory Kerins’ injury status and explains the process behind late-season NHL recalls.

(23:58) Later, Pacific Division Insider Jonathan Davis joins the program to share his thoughts on the LA Kings performance against the Flames and their lack of a 'new coach bump', Anaheim's up and...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon break down the offensive spark provided by Zayne Parekh in Tuesday’s victory. The guys discuss whether his big power-play goal can ignite a scoring streak down the final stretch and feature reactions from Head Coach Ryan Huska and veteran Joel Hanley on Parekh's development. Plus, Pat and Logan address the "winning streak vs. draft lottery" anxiety, highlighting why it’s hard to be frustrated when future core pieces like Gridin, Wolf, and Cooley are the ones driving the results.

(31:56) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Dere...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 3-2 shootout victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Joel Hanley and Cail MacLean join the show live, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin, and Yegor Sharangovich address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan open up the Flames Talk Mailbag for a full hour of listener-driven puck talk. With the trade deadline in the rearview and the offseason looming, the guys dive into your questions on everything from upcoming college free-agent signings and AHL recalls to the long-term usage of the team's young core.

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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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to break down the hottest topics around the league and right here in Calgary. They discuss the Flames' surprising three-game win streak and the ongoing debate between building a winning culture versus securing a top draft pick. Frank also weighs in on AJ Greer’s three-game suspension, the latest heat on the Department of Player Safety, and the "disastrous" season unfolding in Toronto. Plus, they look at potential rule changes regarding 19-year-olds in the AHL and check in on the playoff threat posed by th...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan are joined by Flames color voice Meaghan Mikkelson to break down the "Matvei Gridin fever" sweeping Calgary. They discuss the rookie's ceiling for next season and dive back into the complex balance between winning games and securing lottery odds.

(26:54) To wrap up the show, catch an exclusive chat between Pat and Flames defensive prospect Abram Wiebe! With the NCAA Tournament kicking off this week in Sioux Falls, Wiebe discusses the University of North Dakota’s preparation for their opening matchup against Merrimack.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon tackle the growing debate surrounding the Flames' recent three-game winning streak. While the "Tank for McKenna" discourse is reaching a fever pitch, the guys discuss the reality of NHL parity and why it’s impossible to ask young players like Matvei Gridin or goaltenders like Dustin Wolf to simply stop competing.  

(22:28) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the crew reacts to the three-game suspension handed to AJ Greer following his hit on Connor Zary. They also break down Ryan Strome’s overtime heroics from Sunda...