Flames Talk

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're continuing our chat with former Flames assistant coach Rich Preston! Listen in as Rich chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about his playing career in the NHL and WHA. Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Rich also discusses some of the many future Hall of Famers he played with and more!

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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 recap everything we heard from the Flames' players and management following Locker Cleanout Day at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the team finally leaning into a rebuild, and more!

(29:32) The guys look back at the season that was for Zayne Parekh, his highlight reel goal against the LA Kings, and what he needs to do throughout the 2026 offseason. Plus, a heartwarming story around Dustin Wolf a young fan, and Eric's latest article on Dion...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into everything we heard from players and management from the Flames' Locker Cleanout Day! They react to everything we saw this season from the 2025-26 Flames, what the offseason and draft could look like this summer, and more!

(17:28) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the guys go around and share their final evaluations on the year for the Flames, and their biggest takeaways from Locker Cleanout Day!

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon sit down for an exclusive chat with General Manager Craig Conroy as Flames' Locker Cleanout Day starts to wind down. Conroy shares his personal evaluation of the season for his team, how he'll be approaching the 2026 NHL Draft, what options he'll be exploring in the offseason, and more!

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by head coach Ryan Huska! As Locker Cleanout Day continues, Huska sits down to chat about his evaluation of the season that was for his group, what he'd like to see improve for next season, and highlight some of the players he thinks has taken big steps this year.

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Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy wrapped up the 2025-26 season on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska wrapped up the 2025-26 season on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Morgan Frost and Martin Pospisil spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Ryan Lomberg and Hunter Brzustewicz spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Matvei Gridin and Yan Kuznetsov spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Kevin Bahl and Sam Honzek spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Jonathan Huberdeau and Zach Whitecloud spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Ryan Strome and Olli Maatta spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Captain Mikael Backlund and Joel Farabee spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Matt Coronato and Connor Zary spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Joel Farabee and Dave Lowry join the show live, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Blake Coleman, Arsenii Sergeev, and Zayne Parekh 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, the focus shifts to the future as year-end player availabilities begin ahead of Friday's locker clean-out as Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to Thursday morning’s scrums. Victor Olofsson reflectson his time in Calgary as he prepares for free agency at age 31, Yegor Sharangovich’s candid assessment of his season, and the "full-on success story" of Adam Klapka, who has solidified himself as an everyday NHLer.

(25:44) Goaltending expert Kevin Woodley joins the program to discuss the whirlwind morning for Arsenii Sergeev and how a young netminder prepares for an unexpected NHL...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon set the stage for Game 82 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Following the Rangers' win on Wednesday, the door is wide open for the Flames to drop to 30th overall in the standings with a loss of any kind—securing better lottery odds in the process. The guys break down the surprise lineup changes, starting with Arsenii Sergeev getting an emergency recall and his first NHL start after Devin Cooley fell ill. They also discuss the "hockey player" mentality of Zach Whitecloud, who is playing through a significant mouth injury wi...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon shift focus to Game 82 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. As the hockey world prepares to say goodbye to Anze Kopitar in his final regular-season game, Pat and Logan outline the checklist for the Flames' finale. From Rory Kerins looking for a bounce-back performance to Aydar Suniev hunting for his first NHL goal, the guys discuss what they want to see from the youth movement and whether Devin Cooley can climb into the league's top five in save percentage with one final gem.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the mathematical certainty following Tuesday’s loss to Colorado. With the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery officially set for May 5th, the guys explain how the Flames have secured a top-six selection—their highest pick in a decade. They break down the battle for lottery odds between 29th and 30th place and discuss the delicate balance of resting veterans versus letting core players hit the 82-game milestone in the season's final days.

(32:23) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the crew evaluates Dustin Wolf’s perfor...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Rory Kerins and Jason LaBarbera join the show live, 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!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan lean into the youth movement as the "prospect era" officially takes center stage in Calgary. They break down Tuesday morning’s comments from Zayne Parekh following his massive uptick in ice time and evaluate the "significant" college news hitting the wire. This includes Cole Reschny’s commitment to a sophomore year at UND and Cullen Potter’s high-profile move through the transfer portal to Michigan State. The guys explain why these internal decisions signal a very bright future for the pipeline.

(31:15) Calgary Wranglers Assistant Coach David Liffiton joins the pr...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to break down a busy week of prospect news. They dive into the decisions of Cole Reschny and Ethan Wyttenbach to return to the NCAA for another season, discussing why a patient approach is the right play for their development. Frank also shares his thoughts on the rapid progression of Zayne Parekh, the potential offseason plans for Blake Coleman, and provides a wide-angle lens on the biggest storylines as the NHL’s 16-team playoff field is officially set.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon open up the Flames Talk Mailbag for a full hour of listener questions as the NHL regular season enters its final week. With only two games remaining on the schedule and locker clean-out set for Friday, the guys dive into everything on the minds of the fanbase. The conversation covers expectations for the upcoming offseason, potential draft lottery scenarios, and the strategy behind the team's final roster recall. Whether it is looking ahead to the 2026 NHL Draft or debating which young players have done enough to earn a...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames colour voice Meaghan Mikkelson to break down the heavy workload for Zayne Parekh, who logged a career-high 23:49 against Utah on Sunday. The guys discuss Parekh's massive strides over the last six weeks and what that development means for his role heading into next season. They also look at Connor Zary's game-winning effort, and Ryan Strome's comments on Zary’s growth!

(29:16) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the crew shifts the focus to the blueline following Brayden Pachal’s first career thre...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 4-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth. Ryan Strome and Trent Cull join the show live, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Brayden Pachal, Dustin Wolf, and Aydar Suniev address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from PowerPlay following the Flames' 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. 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, Zach Whitecloud, and Hunter Brzustewicz 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 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...