Flames Talk

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the Flames' 2-1 shootout victory over the New York Islanders! The guys share their thoughts on the team's recent winning ways, the implications on the Montreal draft pick, and if they think the team's success if sustainable! (33:25) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on some new-look lines at practice for the Flames, including the Backlund and Coleman pairing being broken up, and their impressions of Connor Zary at centre!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 2-1 shootout victory over the New York Islanders. Martin Pospisil and Dan Lambert join the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, Rasmus Andersson, and Justin Kirkland. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to share his latest thoughts on a busy NHL news day, including the options of a potential trade for Andrei Kuzmenko, the Bruins firing their head coach, JT Miller's leave of absence, Auston Matthews injury, and news involving the salary cap next season! (24:03) Pat and Aaron Vickers review the career of coach Ryan Huska after he's set to hit the 100 game mark as an NHL head coach! The guys share what stamp they've seen placed by Huska on the team since stepping into the role, the impact on special teams, and much more!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers tee up Tuesday's matchup for the Flames ahead of their matchup against the New York Islanders! The guys dive into Dustin Wolf getting his second straight start after his first NHL shutout and share their thoughts on the tandem for the Flames, and what they think of Matt Coronato taking on his favourite NHL team growing up for the first time! (25:05) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on where the Flames' goaltending ranks across the NHL, and what's gotten Andrei Kuzmenko so snakebitten!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the conversation surrounding Dustin Wolf and his candidacy for the Calder Trophy this season! The guys share their thoughts on where they think Wolf ranks among the NHL's top rookies, the last time a goalie won the award, and the play he needs to maintain to keep up in the race! (21:57) Torie Peterson of CalgaryFlames.com joins the show to help us check in on all the big stories surrounding the Flames and their prospect pool! Torie shares her thoughts on Aydar Suniev, Henry Mews, Andrew Basha, Jacob Battaglia, Zayne Parekh, and much more!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers return to dive into the Flames 2-0 win Friday over the Nashville Predators! The guys break down their thoughts on Dustin Wolf's first career NHL shutout, and look ahead to the goaltending schedule going forward. Plus, Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show! Trent stops by to share the latest on his team as they continue their winning ways! (27:15) Pat, Aaron, and Derek Wills go around in another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys share their thoughts on where Dustin Wolf sits in the Calder Trophy race, and if they think the Flames could content for a playoff spot!

Logan Gordon and Matt Rose host your Flames Talk Postgame following a 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators. Connor Zary and Cail MacLean join the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, and MacKenzie Weegar. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

Flames forward Nazem Kadri joins Pat Steinberg to discuss his new book "Dreamer: My Life on the Edge", which is available now wherever you get your books. Kadri discusses his sometimes difficult journey to the NHL, his family's impact on his career, overcoming difficult moments, and a whole lot more.

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Kevin Rooney joins the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Justin Kirkland, and Tyson Barrie inside the Flames locker room. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look back at Calgary’s thrilling season opener in Vancouver and how it set the tone for the Flames' belief and resilience as they near the quarter mark of the season. They reflect on the significance of that comeback win and the team’s commitment to proving the critics wrong. Plus, the guys dive into Monday’s impressive victory over the Kings, including Dustin Wolf’s stellar performance, Connor Zary’s impact despite not hitting the scoresheet, and Jonathan Huberdeau emerging as the team’s leading goal scorer! (24:18) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills break down Monday’s win over Los Angeles, calling it a blueprint performance for the Flames. They highlight the key elements that made it a model victory and discuss whether Connor Zary has emerged as the team’s most exciting offensive player. The trio dives into Zary’s impact and what it means for Calgary moving forward.

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg welcomes Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli for a wide-ranging conversation on the Flames and NHL storylines. They dive into Calgary’s performance through 16 games, their playoff chances as U.S. Thanksgiving approaches, and which teams might threaten their spot in the standings. Frank provides updates on Vancouver’s injury situation, Brock Boeser’s future, and Winnipeg’s surprising start, while also spotlighting Lukas Dostal’s strong play in Anaheim. The segment wraps with insights from the Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, takeaways from the NHL GM meetings, and Ken Holland’s new role in league operations.

Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg is on demand! Pat Chats with Matt Coronato coming off a impressive win over the LA Kings. Then Pat welcomes Derek Wills and Meghan Mikkelson to the discussion, bisecting the Flames victory. Then the group interviews Flames Goalie Coach Jason Labarbra. Later on we hear from HC Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, Connor Zary and more! Plus we get your great calls and texts!

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson react to the breaking news of Anthony Mantha's season-ending ACL injury and discuss its impact on the Flames' lineup. They dive into what this means for Matt Coronato’s role and address the ongoing challenges at the fourth center position. The guys also analyze Martin Pospisil’s struggles after being benched in Buffalo and debate what the Flames should do next with him. (31:16) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills dig into the numbers behind Calgary’s struggles to establish early momentum and discusses whether the Flames have the depth to adapt to Mantha's absence. (50:21) Pat is joined by Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull to discuss his team’s strong 11-3-0 start. Cull reflects on the Wranglers' ability to bounce back from losses, the outstanding play of Devin Cooley, and Adam Klapka’s development before his NHL call-up. They also touch on Sam Morton’s smooth transition to pro hockey and how the team is preparing for their upcoming games in San Jose.

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 3-2 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Matt Coronato joins the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, Dan Vladar, and MacKenzie Weegar inside the Flames locker room. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis open the Eric Francis Hour by diving into Dustin Wolf’s remarkable start to the season, highlighting his elite underlying numbers and growing importance to Calgary’s future. They discuss whether it’s time to move past the “too small” label and how the Flames can maximize their goaltending depth. Plus, a look at Calgary’s need for cornerstone players in net, at centre, and on defense. (23:53) Pat and Eric revisits Martin Pospisil’s hot-button season, acknowledging his early struggles and recent success after a strong performance in Boston. The Flames’ third-period resilience continues to impress, but can they sustain their playoff push? Plus, the guys evaluate the team’s long-term outlook as they navigate a crowded Western Conference playoff race.

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers explore the Flames’ unique identity as a third-period team, diving into their league-leading stats for late-game scoring and the risks of relying on comebacks. They also evaluate Dustin Wolf’s impressive performance in Boston, where his numbers place him among the NHL’s best young goalies. (29:03) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Aaron, and Derek Wills tackle Martin Pospisil’s return to centre, debating the implications of Calgary’s revolving door at the third-line centre position. The trio also examines the Buffalo Sabres’ underwhelming start in a pivotal season and how they stack up against Calgary’s recent adjustments.

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 4-3 OT loss to the Boston Bruins. We hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, and Tyson Barrie inside the Flames locker room. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Kevin Woodley from In Goal Magazine to talk all things goaltending! With Dustin Wolf getting the nod for consecutive nights, what does this signal for his role in the Flames’ tandem moving forward? Kevin shares his thoughts on Wolf’s numbers, comparisons with Buffalo’s Devin Levi, and how Calgary’s next opponents stack up in the crease. (23:03) With Dustin Wolf starting back-to-back games for the first time, Pat and Aaron debate how tandems should work in the NHL and what this decision could mean for Calgary’s rotation moving forward. The guys also dive into the breaking news surrounding the NCAA and CHL changing their eligibility rules.

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off, diving into Calgary's road trip and their next matchup against the Bruins. With Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov now wearing Boston colors, the guys share their thoughts on how much the Flames miss Lindholm nearly a year after his departure, and thoughts on Dustin Wolf starting back-to-back games, the recall of Dryden Hunt, and the latest updates with Anthony Mantha landing on IR. (24:29) Derek Wills joins Pat and Aaron for the Daily Flames Roundtable! The trio discuss the recall of Dryden Hunt and how the Flames’ powerplay is shaping up through the first stretch of the season and if it's time to make changes to the units! They also break down what Anthony Mantha’s injury means for the lineup moving forward.

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into potential of an Anthony Mantha injury after he left and didn't return from the Flames' tilt against the Habs. The guys share their thoughts on who we could see get recalled from the Flames, and share what they saw from Dustin Wolf! (26:33)Jonathan Davis, our Pacific Division insider joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest news surrounding the pacific division, including the Flames play of late, Connor McDavid's impending return, what's going on in Socal and much more!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the Flames 3-2 OT win over the Montreal Canadiens! The guys share their takeaways from the game and why they were so impressed in how Calgary won the game, and just how impressive Matt Coronato's performance was! (30:21) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Aaron, and Derek wills go around and share their picks on who'd they call up if Anthony Mantha is injured, and what they think of this Boston Bruins team!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 3-2 OT victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Connor Zary joins the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Matt Coronato, Dustin Wolf, and Blake Coleman. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

Hour 2 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers is on demand! It's time for a Flames mailbag, as Pat and Aaron take your burning Flames questions such as should the Flames look in to trading Vladar to the Avs, is Nick Robertson someone the Flames should acquire?, and (22:20) is it time for martin Pospisil to be scratched.

Hour 1 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg is on demand! To open up today's show Pat is joined as he is every Tuesday by NHL Insider for Daily Faceoff, Frank Seravalli. Pat and Frank open up their conversation by discussing trade rumours surrounding Rasmus Andersson. Then they discuss who from the Flames could be headed to the 4-nations Faceoff in February. To close out their conversation they discuss some of the notes from across the NHL (24:31) Later on, its time for the daily Flames roundtable as Aaron Vickers and Derek Wills join the program! The guts open their discussion by previewing the Flames game tonight against the Canadiens, then they discuss Marti Pospisil's early season struggles, and lastly look at the recent scratches of Defenseman Jake Bean.

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Aaron Vickers, Danny Austin, and Wes Gilbertson as they unpack a rollercoaster start to the season! After a hot 5-0-1 run, the Flames have cooled off to 6-5-1 through 12 games—how does that record stack up against expectations? The guys discuss Martin Pospisil’s struggles with penalties and effectiveness compared to last year, and highlight the electric performances from Andrei Kuzmenko and Anthony Mantha against the Oilers. Are these players’ inconsistencies just part of the package? Plus, what’s been the most positive storyline so far this season?

On Hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the frustration around Sunday’s loss to Edmonton. From a shaky start to a costly offensive zone penalty by Martin Pospisil, the guys discuss what’s holding back Pospisil’s impact this season and whether playing center is affecting his play. Plus, Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins to chat about his team’s red-hot start and shares insights on Sam Honzek, Adam Klapka, and key performances driving their nine-game win streak. (29:42) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Aaron, and Derek Wills dive into the Flames' performance as Andrei Kuzmenko lit it up against Edmonton after struggling for several games. How can the Flames ensure that dynamic version of Kuzmenko shows up more consistently? Plus, with Montreal as the next opponent at the Bell Centre, what’s the outlook on this year’s Habs team?

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Tyson Barrie and Brad Larsen join the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Anthony Mantha, Martin Pospisil, and Andrei Kuzmenko. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. Jonathan Huberdeau and Dan Lambert join the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Dan Vladar, Mikael Backlund, and Blake Coleman. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, it's the Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis break down Jacob Markstrom's highly anticipated return to the ‘Dome as a member of the New Jersey Devils, and dive into the Flames' four straight losses in regulation. (31:52) The guys share their thoughts on Matt Coronato's return to the lineup, and Pat and Eric dig into the urgent need for a center as concerns about Anthony Mantha grow.

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the Flames’ pressing need for a win as they face the New Jersey Devils. With a five-game skid hanging over their heads, they discuss lineup changes, including Matt Coronato’s return to the ice, and analyze Kevin Bahl's performance. (26:21) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek look back on Jacob Markstrom’s four seasons with the Flames as he returns to the ‘Dome with the New Jersey Devils. They weigh in on the team’s search for a “number one goalie” and share personal reflections on Markstrom’s time in Calgary!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson, the guys give their sweet and scary takes about the Flames on Halloween! They discuss the sweet stories and moments from this season, but also discuss some of the scary storylines and developments as well... (21:41) Goaltending guru Kevin Woodley joins the guys to chat about the goaltending situation for the Flames, an update on Vancouver's goalie situation, the Oilers, and more!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson, the guys break down Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Utah HC. They discuss what went wrong, what has led to a four game losing streak, and what the Flames need to do to get back to playing winning hockey. Also. hear from Head Coach Ryan Huska on the loss and what needs to change going forward. (29:48) Derek Wills joins the guys for Thursday's edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable. The guys discuss Matt Coronato being recalled, Sam Honzek being sent down, why Connor Zary hasn't played centre yet, and more!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 5-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. Sam Honzek joins the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, and Ryan Lomberg. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat and Wes dig into the lineup changes Calgary is making after three straight losses, including Monday’s 5-0 defeat in Vegas. They break down the new line combos, including Sam Honzek’s return and the formation of an all-offense line with Sharangovich, Huberdeau, and Kuzmenko. They also discuss adjustments on defense and Anthony Mantha’s move to the fourth line. (26:15) Jonathan Davis from NHL Network joins Flames Talk to discuss the latest around the Pacific Division. He and Pat cover the latest surrounding the LA Kings, the Vegas Golden Knights staying winless on the road, and much more!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson celebrate Mikael Backlund’s milestone 1,000th game with the Flames! The guys reflect on Backlund’s journey, his contributions to the team, and what this accomplishment means for Calgary and fans. We also hear heartfelt comments from teammates and coaches as they share why this milestone is extra special. (26:46) Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills take a deep dive into personal reflections and memorable moments with Mikael Backlund on the Daily Flames Roundtable. They share favorite on-ice memories and stories that highlight Backlund’s impact on the Flames and his place in franchise history.

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames captain Mikael Backlund as he celebrates a monumental milestone: 1,000 games played with the Flames! Backlund reflects on the significance of joining Jarome Iginla in this exclusive club and shares insights into overcoming injury struggles early in his career. He discusses how he transformed the “injury-prone” narrative and the motivation he drew from early criticisms. As he looks ahead, Backlund highlights the legacy he hopes to leave in Calgary, including his work with the PFP and ALS Society of Alberta, Special Olympics, and Kids Cancer Care. (25:48)Flames alumni Matt Stajan joins the show to share his thoughts on Mikael Backlund hitting the 1,000-game mark with the Flames! Stajan reflects on their time together, the impact Backlund has had on the team and community, and what this milestone means for the organization. The guys dive into the camaraderie among teammates and the pride that comes with reaching such a significant career achievement.

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg brings in NHL Insider Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff! They dive into the Flames’ recent three-game skid after a 5-0-1 start and the surprising strength of their goaltending. Frank also weighs in on Mikael Backlund’s 1,000-game milestone, Connor McDavid’s injury, and what it could mean for a struggling Oilers team. Plus, they check in on Zach Hyman, the Jets’ first loss, and Cole Caufield’s impressive play in Montreal! (23:58) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Derek Wills, and Wes Gilbertson break down the Flames' rough 5-0 loss in Vegas and debate how to respond after a game like that. With all four lines shuffled heading into the third and no practice on Tuesday, the guys discuss which line combinations they’d bring back for Wednesday’s matchup in Utah.

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 5-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Connor Zary joins the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Rasmus Andersson, and Blake Coleman. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

In this hour of Flames Talk, Pat and Wes dive into Rasmus Andersson's impressive start to the season! They discuss how Andersson has elevated his game and why the Flames should prioritize keeping him. The guys also tackle the ongoing goalie rotation, check in on Cooley’s numbers with the Wranglers, and get ready for Mikael Backlund’s milestone game as he approaches his 1,000th NHL appearance. (17:58) Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins Flames Talk after his team’s seventh straight win! Cull shares insights on Matt Coronato’s assignment, standout performances from Kerins and Pelletier, and the balance of veterans and youth on defense. He also weighs in on strong starts from goalies Cooley and Ignatjew and previews their upcoming games against San Diego.

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dig into the Flames' first back-to-back losses of the season after their loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The guys weigh in on whether the “coming back down to earth” takes are fair, chat about the hard work and resilience this roster keeps showing, and why Pat’s still optimistic about their 5-2-1 start. (29:17) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat Steinberg, Derek Wills, and Wes Gilbertson take a closer look at the Flames’ goalie rotation strategy nine games into the season. The guys discuss what it might take to shift away from the current approach and if there’s a clear front-runner emerging. Plus, they break down Yegor Sharangovich’s season debut on Saturday night, sharing their takes on how he fit into the lineup and what he brings to the team.

Flames talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg is on demand! following a 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets Pat is joined by the PxP team of Derek Wills and Meghan Mikkelson to get their final thoughts on the game, and have a liv interview with Assistant Coach Cail MaClean. We also hear from HC Ryan Huska, players Nazem Kadri, Dustin Wolf, and Rasmus Andersson. Lastly we hear from Flames fans after another hard fought loss.

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric dives into the tough decisions the Flames are now going to make with healthy bodies starting to return to the lineup as well as Coronato being sent down to the Wranglers in the AHL. Plus a look at the tough schedule ahead for the Flames. (29:58) The guys discuss Eric's latest article on Kevin Rooney and the hit from JT Miller who reached out to the Flames forward after the hit in game one of the season.

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into all things Calgary Flames after a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes! The guys share their thoughts and takeaways from the game, and tee up the next slate of tests for the team as they're set to take on Winnipeg, Vegas, Utah, and New Jersey! Plus, they share their thoughts on Matt Coronato being assigned to the AHL with the Calgary Wranglers. (28:55) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Matt Coronato being sent down to the AHL, and how they liked Martin Pospisil's fit with Nazem Kadri and Andrei Kuzmenko!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Jake Bean and Jason LaBarbera join the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Dan Vladar, Blake Coleman, and Mikael Backlund. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by our goaltending guru, Kevin Woodley! Kevin joins the show to chat about the latest surrounding Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf, and share his thoughts on the Flames' decisions to alternate them throughout the year! Kevin also breaks down all the top goaltending stories around the NHL! (22:24) Pat and Aaron share their thoughts on some new look lines for the Flames ahead of their tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes, and bring some injury updates on Sam Honzek and Yegor Sharangovich!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the team's 5-0-1 start to the season! The guys dig into if they think a run like this is sustainable for the Flames, and get into the details about what elements the Flames need to continue or improve if they want to keep winning! (27:02) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on Martin Pospisil being moved back onto the wing ahead of the game against Carolina, and what Kevin Rooney can bring as he returns to the lineup!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers ask the question: 'Where would the Flames be without Rasmus Andersson and MacKenzie Weegar'? The guys dive into how both of the Flames' top defencemen have elevated their games to start the 2024/25 season, why they've been waiting for an opportunity like this, and much more! (22:42) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division as he brings the latest from Vegas, the LA Kings, the Ducks, the Oilers, and more around the division!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the Flames' best start in franchise history after a 4-3 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins leaving them with a 5-0-1 record! The guys share their thoughts on how much attention they're getting around the league, and the attitude and mindset the players are having right now! Plus, Jim Peplinksi joins the show to share the work the Renfrew Educational Services has been doing with the Flames! (36:03) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on the Justin Kirkland story, and the Flames having a top-6 goaltending duo in the NHL!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 4-3 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which set the franchise record for the best start to a season. Ryan Lomberg and Brad Larsen join the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, Justin Kirkland, and Nazem Kadri. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers to continue to dive into the conversation surrounding the Flames potentially looking to add a centre this season! The guys dive into why the team could be looking to be shopping for a centre, if they have options from within the organizations, and some potential targets the Flames could be looking for! (30:07) The guys take a look at Martin Pospisil as he continues to adapt to playing centre alongside Jonathan Huberdeau and Anthony Mantha, and why his speed has been such a difference maker for that line!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank dives into his recent reports about the Flames being on the look out to potentially bringing in a centre and what type of player they could be looking for, and take a look around all the biggest stories around the NHL! (23:31) Derek Wills and Aaron Vickers join the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Connor Zary's start to the season on the Backlund line, and how they're feeling about this year's edition of the Pittsburgh Penguins!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Aaron Vickers, Logan Gordon, and Peter Klein for the first edition of the Monday Media Roundtable! The guys go around and share their takes on the Flames 4-0-1 start, Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf's performances, Rasmus Andersson's start to the season, and if the Flames should be looking to acquire a centre!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers recap the Flames 2-1 OT loss to the Seattle Kraken, and dive into all their burning takeaways from the game! They share what they saw from the team's defence as a whole, Nazem Kadri's mistake in the overtime period, and Dan Vladar's performance in net! Plus, Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show to share how his team has been performing! (31:23) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their opinions on Martin Pospisil's play at centre, and the team's powerplay through 5 games!

Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg is on demand following a 2-1 OT loss at the hands of the Seattle Kraken. To open up the show we hear live from Flames defensemen Mackenzie Weegar, and the colour voice of the Flames, Meghan Mikkelsen. Next we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, and get your calls and texts on the first loss of the Flames season. Laslty we also hear from Flames Captain Mikael Backlund, and defenseman Rasmus Andersson.

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric dives into all his burning thoughts surrounding the Flames after a 4-0 week, how he feels about the 'P' word being thrown around this team, and if he thinks the team could deviate from their three to five year plan! (25:01) The guys recap the 22nd Eric Francis pizza pigout, Rasmus Andersson's 'Razzy Death Stare', and Justin Kirkland's amazing road to the NHL!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers recap the great start for the Flames after their 4-0 start to the season, and dive into some of the buzz surrounding the team and if they'll be looking to add, and do it soon! They dive into how they think Craig Conroy and the Flames front office will handle the team's success, and if they could see the team adding a top 6 player! (29:40) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their impressions on Andrei Kuzmenko's start to the season, and if the Flames could lose momentum due to the large amount of time between their games against the Blackhawks and the Kraken!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by our goaltending guru, Kevin Woodley! Kevin joins the show to share his reactions to ESPN's recent goalie rankings, his impressions from Wolf and Vladar this season, Jake Oettinger's extension, Filip Gustavsson's goalie goal, and why he's expecting to see a bounce back year for Andrei Vasilevskiy! (22:44) The guys wrap up the hour by jumping into all the latest news surrounding the Flames, including Sam Honzek's injury, Justin Kirkland staying in the lineup, the latest on Kevin Rooney's injury, and much more!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the injury news surrounding Sam Honzek after taking a hit from Blackhawks' defenceman Connor Murphy! They break down the move that puts Matt Coronato up onto the top line with Nazem Kadri and Andrei Kuzmenko, Adam Klapka possibly being re-inserted into the lineup, and more Flames news! (21:48) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Sam Honzek's performance throughout his first four games in the NHL, and Daniil Miromanov's start to the season!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers look back at the first four games of the season for the Flames and figure out just how Calgary got to their 4-0 start! The guys dive into the comeback over the Canucks, the track meet against Philly, the greasiness against Edmonton, and the character shown in the Chicago game! (25:27) Our Pacific Division expert, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest on the Flames' hot start, the LA Kings, the Sharks, the Ducks, and more!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the Flames' 4-0 start to the season, and if Calgary has the chance to make a playoff push this season! The guys share their thoughts on what has led to the impressive start, the numbers behind teams that start the season 4-0, and what could threaten things going off the rails! (31:20) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on the goaltending split remaining an alternation, and how the Flames can keep Justin Kirkland on the roster!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks to tie a franchise record for 4th straight win to start the season. Jake Bean and Dan Lambert join the show live and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, Rasmus Andersson, and Matt Coronato. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a deep dive into the start of the season for Rasmus Andersson! The guys take a look at just how impressive his play has been in the first three games of the season for the Flames, the swagger he's playing with, why they think he can shoot it even more, and if the Flames will look to start talking extension with him! (22:13) The guys share their thoughts on the start to the season for Matt Coronato after his placement back into the lineup against the Oilers and break down what he needs to do to stay in the lineup, and they hit on the team's goaltending and the first two games for Justin Kirkland!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli to dive into all the biggest news and headlines around the NHL! Frank shares his thoughts on a 3-0 start for the Flames, an 0-3 start for Edmonton, other notable starts around the league, an extension for Alexis Lafreniere potentially being in the works, and more! (23:20) Derek Wills and Aaron Vickers joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Justin Kirkland's impressive play and if it could cause a tough decision for the Flames, and how excited they are to see Connor Bedard for the first time in the NHL at the Saddledome!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers open up the Flames Talk Mailbag fo the first time this season! The guys answer your burning texts and dive into all things Flames including who they're thankful for on the team, a potential Connor Zary extension, the futures of Kuzmenko and Mantha, Justin Kirkland's debut with the team, and much more!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the Flames perfect 3-0 start to the season! The guys share their takeaways from their 4-1 win on the road in Edmonton, and what they've seen from Jonathan Huberdeau, the goaltending, Rasmus Andersson, Sam Honzek, and more! (29:06) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on what's been different for Jonathan Huberdeau so far this season, and Calgary's commitment to being physical!

Pat Steinberg, Matt Rose, and Logan Gordon host your Flames Talk Postgame following a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Rasmus Andersson joins the show live and hear from head coach Ryan Huska, and Justin Kirkland. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

Matt Rose and Logan Gordon host your Flames Talk Postgame following a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Martin Pospisil and Cail MacLean joined the show live and heard from head coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, and Jonathan Huberdeau. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, it's another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric to break down the Flames wild comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks to kick off the 2024/2025 season. Eric gives his thoughts on Zary's OT winner, Vladar's performance in the net, JT Miller's hit, and more. (28:42) The guys also talk about the Flames debut for Anthony Mantha who recorded a Gordie Howe Hat Trick and how he looked playing alongside Jonathan Huberdeau.

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Derek Wills for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on what the Flames should be looking to repeat from their win against the Canucks when they faceoff against the Flyers, and Justin Kirkland getting the call to replace the injured Kevin Rooney! Steve Edgar, CSEC Director Game Operations and Strategy joins the show to get you in the know with all the new exciting things going around in and around the Saddledome, including the new Sportsnet scoreboard, and Candice Goudie of the Calgary Flames Foundations shares a huge achievement recently announced by the foundation!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down Game 1 of the season for Jonathan Huberdeau! The guys break down the work Huberdeau has done in the offseason, his line with Pospisil and Mantha, his new role on the penalty kill, and what he needs to accomplish this season! (28:42) Our goalie guru, Kevin Woodley joins the show! He shares his takeaways on the goaltending from both sides in the season opener for Calgary, an early goalie scouting report on the Philadelphia Flyers, and the new contracts for Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down Game 1 of the season for the Flames after their comeback OT win against the Vancouver Canucks! The guys break down their thoughts on the game, Anthony Mantha's standout performance, and the latest on Kevin Rooney who was injured on a hit by JT Miller Wednesday night. (27:36) Aaron Vickers joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Aaron go around and share their takes on if that was the best opening night game they've ever covered, and their impressions of Dan Vladar on night one!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 6-5 OT victory over the Vancouver Canucks to open the 2024/2025 regular season. Martin Pospisil joins the show live and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, Connor Zary, MacKenzie Weegar, and Dan Vladar. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the myriad of questions that surround the Flames ahead of the first game of the 2024/25 season! The guys share their thoughts on questions surrounding Martin Pospisil and Connor Zary, Sam Honzek, Matt Coronato, and more! (24:35) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest from Edmonton, Vancouver, Seattle, Anaheim, San Jose, Vegas, and Los Angeles!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson open up the start of the regular season for the Flames with groundbreaking predictions! The guys share their takes on who they think will be the team's leading scorer, MVP, major transactions, call-ups, and more for the 2024/25 season! (28:30) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and chat about where they think the Flames will finish in their division this season, and what player intrigues them the most!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL Insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to dive into his bold predictions for the 2024/25 NHL season, including some thoughts on Connor Zary and season expectations for the Flames, and some of the biggest storylines as the season gets going!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg, Wes Gilbertson, Aaron Vickers, and Danny Austin sit down for an extended edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys sit down and dive into all their burning questions heading into the start of the season, including Sam Honzek, the goaltending, reasons for optimism and for concern, and much more!

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson share their reactions to the Flames' final roster selections for opening night of the 2024 NHL season! The guys dive into their reactions to Jakob Pelletier and Devin Cooley clearing waivers, Cole Schwindt being claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights, and Yegor Sharangovich's injury status!

On this episode Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by the GM of the Calgary Flames, Craig Conroy! Craig sits down for an exclusive chat and shares his thinking behind putting Jakob Pelletier on waivers, Sam Honzek cracking the opening night roster, the thing he's most excited to see as the season gets started, and more!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the latest news surrounding the Flama,es including the latest waiver news, opening night roster and more! Plus, Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys go around and share their thoughts on Sam Honzek making the Flames' opening night roster, and the waiver moves made by the team! (23:53) Pat and Wes share their thoughts on Sam Honzek officially making the Flames' opening day roster after a stellar preseason! The guys share their thoughts on just how impressive Honzek has been and why he's earned a spot on this roster! Plus, Trent Cull, head coach of the Calgary Wranglers joins the show to check in for the first time season on the young guns in the Flames' pipeline!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, it's another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric to dive into his latest article about Jakob Pelletier and his preseason, his future with the Flames, and more! The guys dive into Pelletier's underwhelming performance this preseason, his waiver status, and what they see happening with Pelletier this season. (28:32) The guys also hit on a few other decisions the Flames will have to make before the start of the season, including Devin Cooley and his waiver status, Sam Honzek potentially making the team, and much more!

Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg following a 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets is on demand! In today's show we are joined by Flames forward Anthony Mantha, Assistant Coach Brad Larsen! Later on we hear from Flames forward, Mikael Backlund, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Sam Honzek. Also, we get your calls and texts!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into their final questions as the Flames' preseason action nears its end! They share their thoughts on Devin Cooley's waiver situation, if Sam Honzek could make opening night lineup, Matt Coronato's future, Joel Hanley, and Jakob Pelletier! Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys go around and share their picks for their biggest unanswered question coming out of preseason, and which player assigned to the Wranglers has impressed them the most!

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by our goaltending guru, Kevin Woodley! Kevin joins the show for a deep dive on Devin Cooley and why so many people in the industry consider him such an interesting goaltender, and all the biggest goalie storylines around the NHL!

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by the newest member of the Flames, Tyson Barrie! Tyson joins the show fresh off signing a 1-year deal with Calgary, and shares how he's feeling heading into this season!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, the guys open with the recent news of Tyson Barrie reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Calgary Flames! They break down his role with the Flames, if he benefits some of the young defenceman or holds a roster spot from them and more! They also have a general discussion about the Flames blue line and how we could see it shape up to start the season. (26:45) Derek Wills joins Pat and Aaron for the Daily Flames Roundtable! They with a chat about the makeup of the Flames roster to keep Jakob Pelletier on the roster, who makes up the fourth line on opening night, and more!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets to wrap up the final road preseason game. Jake Bean joins the show live and we hear from assistant coach Brad Larsen, Connor Zary, Martin Frk, and Kevin Bahl. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, they open the hour with a chat about Dustin Wolf and the Calgary Flames goalie situation. They discuss Wolf's play in the preseason, if he has been labelled as the starter, and more! (23:52) Derek Wills joins the guys to wrap up the hour with the Calgary Flames Roundtable! They discuss Jakob Pelletier, how the fourth line will be built for opening night, and more!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, the guys open with a chat about Jakob Pelletier and where he stands in the Flames organization as preseason starts wrap up. They discuss his play in the preseason, where his game is right now, if he would clear waivers, and more! (26:54) Pacific Division insider Jonathan Davis joins the guys to take a spin around the Pacific Division before the season starts! They talk about the LA Kings who will be without Doughty for a while, the Anaheim Ducks goaltending situation, the San Jose Sharks, William Karlsson and the Vegas Golden Knights, and more!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, the guys continue their chat about Samuel Honzek and where we could see him start the season. They also chat about the rest of the young players in the Flames organization, how they see the 23-man roster fill out, and an update on the D-core for the Flames! (20:25) Daniil Miromanov joined Pat from the Hot Stove Lounge to chat about his first full season with the Flames, what his offseason looked like, and what we can expect to see from him this year!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg, he's joined by Frank Seravalli to chat about the recent Board of Governers meetings for the NHL! They start with the Calgary Flames and move to the cap situation for the Blue Jackets, raising the salary cap, a new CBA, Jeremy Swayman, how the league will remember Johnny Gaudreau, and the latest for the Montreal Canadiens. (27:10) Derek Wills and Aaron Vickers join Pat for the latest edition of the Calgary Flames roundtable. They discuss Sam Honzek potentially cracking the roster, Tyson Barrie's situation, and more!

Flames Talk postgame with Pat Steinberg is on demand! In this edition Pat Steinberg breaks down a 4-3 OT win over the Seattle kraken for the Calgary Flames! We hear live from Brayden Pachal, Ryan Huska, Dan Vladar, Tyson Barrie. Plus we take your calls and texts!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, the hour opens with a chat about the Flames goaltending situation and how it could all play out when the season starts. They discuss if we could see Devin Cooley on waivers to be sent down or if he starts the season on the roster! They continue with a chat about Jakob Pelletier and where he ranks in the organization to date. (20:47) Ryan Dittrick from FlamesTV joins Pat and Aaron to chat about a really cool project that his team is working on called "The Chase: Inside Flames Training Camp" and explains what Flames fans will see when it's released! He goes in depth about what they filmed, the journey of putting it all together, and what we can expect to see in the future!

On hour one of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, they start with a chat about Samuel Honzek and his spot in the organization as his hot start to preseason continues! They chat about his play so far in the preseason, if he could crack the opening night roster, and where he could fit in the lineup! (27:40) The first Calgary Flames Roundtable of the season! The voice of the Flames, Derek Wills, joins Pat and Aaron to discuss everything surrounding the Flames, including the centre position for the Flames, their hot start to the preseason, and who has stood out through five games!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in preseason action. Joel Hanley and Dan Lambert join the show live and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Ryan Lomberg, Adam Klapka, and Brayden Pachal. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!

Hour 2 of Flames Talk is the Eric Francis Hour! He joins Pat Steinberg to chat about everything that we've seen from Flames training camp over the past week! They talk about Zayne Parekh being sent back to Saginaw, the start to camp for Samuel Honzek and more! (26:50) Calgary Media Legend Mike Lownsbrough joins Pat and Eric to share some stories from his career, and talk about his upcoming documentary on the Sutter family!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Aaron Vickers, Wes Gilbertson, and Danny Austin for a full Calgary Flames Roundtable! They chat about Zayne Parekh who was sent back to Saginaw and the goalie situation, including how it all plays out to start the season! (26:00) The roundtable continues with a chat about some of the young players at training camp, with a focus on Hunter Brzustewicz and Samuel Honzek!

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our goaltending guru, Kevin Woodley! Kevin shares what he saw from Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley in their performances from Abbotsford, his thoughts on the Flames' entire goaltending trio, and the latest on Thatcher Demko's injury situation! (18:32) Pat and Wes share their thoughts on the rise of Sam Honzek throughout this preseason as he heads into the back half as the team's scoring leader! They break down his performance against the Canucks, as well as their thoughts on Dryden Hunt, Devin Cooley, and Dustin Wolf!

On this episode of Flames Talk, catch an exclusive chat between Pat Steinberg and Ryan Lomberg! Ryan catches up with Pat and chats about his decision to return to Calgary, winning a Stanley Cup, what he's looking forward to this season, and more!

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson share their takeaways through the first half of preseason for the Flames, and dive into their burning questions ahead of the start of the regular season! They ask questions around the team's starting goaltending situation, the opening at centre, Tyson Barrie, Zayne Parekh, and Jakob Pelletier!