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Flames Talk

Pat Steinberg with Aaron Vickers, and Wes Gilbertson 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.
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Episodes

Talking Kuzmenko, Sharangovich, and More!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, the guys look back at a two-game weekend for the Calgary Flames! They break down a win over the San Jose Sharks and a loss to the Vegas Golden Knights and what looked good, who stood out, Andrei Kuzmenko and Daniil Miromanov, and how the Flames come away from a 1-1 weekend. (30:29) Derek Wills joins the show for Monday's edition of the Daily Flames roundtable! The guys chat about an important matchup against the Canucks on Tuesday, M...

Dec 31, 202451 min

Postgame: Fighting Hard in Vegas

Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 3-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Connor Zary, and MacKenzie Weegar 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/...

Dec 30, 20241 hr 39 min

Postgame: Getting It Done in San Jose!

Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, Mikael Backlund, and Jonathan Huberdeau address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk...

Dec 29, 20241 hr 49 min

Is This the Best Ever Jonathan Huberdeau?

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers discuss Jonathan Huberdeau’s impressive play over the past few weeks, including 13 points in his last ten games. For the first time in his Flames career, the guys are talking about Huberdeau in a positive light, especially after a rough December last year. Pat and Aaron dive into his recent improvements, including his commitment to playing a complete game and becoming a more well-rounded player. (22:58) On the Daily Flames Roundtable Pat,...

Dec 28, 202443 min

The Top Stories of 2024!

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off the countdown of the top five stories of 2024! They start with the major player moves that defined the year, including the high-stakes trades of Elias Lindholm, Chris Tanev, and Noah Hanifin. Pat and Aaron dive into the resolution of the Flames' biggest UFA situations and the dramatic shifts that came in the first few months of 2024. (30:09) The conversation then shifts to the 2024 NHL Draft where the team selected 10 new prosp...

Dec 28, 202451 min

Postgame: Merry Christmas Flames Fans!

Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames' victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Jake Bean and Cail MacLean join the show live, and we hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Blake Coleman, Connor Zary, 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 affilia...

Dec 22, 20241 hr 46 min

Eric Francis on Jakob Pelletier, Sam Bennett, and More!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric kicks off the hour by diving into his latest thoughts on Jakob Pelletier and if he's becoming a full-time NHLer, and what he wrote on Brady Tkachuk following Ottawa's win over Calgary! (26:17) To wrap up the hour, the guys share their thoughts on Kaapo Kakko getting traded to the Seattle Kraken, if the Flames should've made an offer on the player, and Eric's latest col...

Dec 21, 202444 min

How High Is Matt Coronato's Ceiling?

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the play of Matt Coronato after he gets himself another couple of points against the Ottawa Senators! The guys share their thoughts on what they think Coronato's ceiling could be, and reflect on the Flames' loss against the Sens. (27:50) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on how they evaluate Jakob Pelletier, and what they're expecting to see from Connor Bedard this season! The ...

Dec 21, 202449 min

Postgame: A Frustrating OT Loss

Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame after the Flames fall in overtime to the Ottawa Senators. Connor Zary and Jason LaBarbera join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as hoach Ryan Huska, Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, and Blake Coleman 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 In...

Dec 20, 20242 hr 16 min

Kevin Woodley Compares Wolf and Vladar So Far!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by our goalie guru, Kevin Woodley! Kevin joins the show to share his thoughts on a goalie mindset after sitting for an extended amount of time, and what he's seen from Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar as of late! (21:36) Calgary Wranglers GM Brad Pascall stops by to preview his work coming up as the co-general manager of Team Canada at the 2024-25 Spengler Cup! Brad dives onto his thoughts on being a part of the team along with Joe T...

Dec 20, 202444 min

How Close Is Calgary to Their Ideal Lineup?

On hour one of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, the guys discuss the Calgary Flames' lines and pairings ahead of their matchup against the Ottawa Senators! They talk about the recent offensive explosion from Kadri and Huberdeau, why Coronato fits so well with Backlund and Coleman, and the ongoing face-off issue. (29:11) Derek Wills joins the guys for Thursday's edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys discuss the recent splits between Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf on who's ...

Dec 20, 202447 min

Frank Seravalli on the Future of Calgary Veterans and More!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to share his thoughts on the moves made by Craig Conroy since the summer of 2023, and dive into some of the biggest news and whispers around the NHL! (24:49) To wrap up the hour, Pat and Aaron Vickers dive into the Flames' 4-3 OT loss to the Boston Bruins, and share if they expect to see any changes in the lineup with Andrei Kuzmenko and Yegor Sharangovich. The views and opinions expressed...

Dec 19, 202446 min

Bahl, Andersson, and the Future of the Blueline!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at who could be the next Flames defenceman to get an extension, Kevin Bahl! Hear from Craig Conroy as he shares what he's seen from Bahl in his first season with the Flames, and the guys debate what a new deal could look like for Bahl. They also hit on the future of Rasmus Andersson and the team's young defence prospects! (30:51) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Aaron, and Derek Wills go around and share their thoughts on ...

Dec 19, 202453 min

Postgame: Boston Comes All the Way Back

Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame after the Flames fall in overtime to the Boston Bruins. Jakob Pelletier and Dan Lambert join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Coach Ryan Huska, Ryan Lomberg, Matt Coronato, and Mikael Backlund 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...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 48 min

Craig Conroy Talks Pachal, Andersson, Kuzmenko, and More!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames general manager Craig Conroy! Craig stops by in the Hot Stove Lounge to share his thoughts after signing Brayden Pachal to a two-year extension, and take a deep dive into the team's scoring struggles, Hunter Brzustewicz's development, the development of the young talent, Jakob Pelletier, and more! (26:25) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show to take us for a spin around the division! JD brings ...

Dec 18, 202446 min

Congrats to Brayden Pachal!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the Flames' extending Brayden Pachal to a two-year deal! The guys share their thoughts on what they've seen from Pachal since acquiring him on waivers from Vegas, and take a deeper look at the future of the Flames' blueline... (29:31) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around and share what they first thought of Pachal when he joined the Flames, and the difference between Dustin Wolf's play at home ver...

Dec 18, 202451 min

Talking Jakob Pelletier and Dustin Wolf!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into some of the biggest positives from Saturday's 3-0 win over Florida! The guys take a closer look at Jakob Pelletier's performance against the Panthers, Dustin Wolf getting his second career NHL shutout, and much more! (18:23) The head coach of the Calgary Wranglers, Trent Cull joins the show! Trent stops by to bring the latest from the Wranglers and share his thoughts on his team's performance against Coachella Valley, how they'...

Dec 17, 202438 min

What a Response on Saturday Night!

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the Flames' 3-0 win over the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers! The guys share their thoughts and what they saw from the Flames in a bounce back win, the play of Dustin Wolf, and playing with the lead for the first time in a long time! Plus, catch an exclusive chat between Pat and Blake Coleman! (28:50) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around and share their takes on if the Flames should ever sp...

Dec 17, 202449 min

Postgame: Clamping Down on the Champs!

Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame after the Flames impressive 3-0 shutout win over the Florida Panthers. MacKenzie Weegar and Cail MacLean join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, Blake Coleman, and Dustin Wolf 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 M...

Dec 15, 20241 hr 46 min

Eric Francis on Huberdeau's Transformation!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric take a closer look at Jonathan Huberdeau's play this season and share their thoughts on why this is the best he's looked yet as a member of the Flames, how he's transformed his game, and the connection between Huberdeau and Kadri! (25:24) The guys look back at Nikita Kucherov's six-point performance against the Flames Thursday night at the Saddledome, and take stock of the...

Dec 14, 202445 min

Reacting to a Rough Thursday Night

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the Flames' 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning after a tough night at the Saddledome. The guys share their thoughts on why games like that don't worry them as much as others, take a look into some recent trends for Calgary, and bring their takes on some new lines and pairings for the Flames as well as Devin Cooley getting an emergency recall. (29:01) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Aaron, and Derek Wills go around and sha...

Dec 14, 202451 min

Postgame: Lightning Strike at the 'Dome

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following an 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Connor Zary and Jason LaBarbera joined the show live, and hear from inside the locker room as head coach Ryan Huska, MacKenzie Weegar, Nazem Kadri, and Jonathan Huberdeau speak to the media. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down! 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 an...

Dec 13, 20242 hr 16 min

Kicking Off a Massive Homestand!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off the Flames' five-game homestand against some tough competition! The guys take a look at the team's upcoming schedule and the massive opportunity that faces them, and take a deep dive in the growing connection between Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri. (24:41) Our goaltending analyst, Kevin Woodley joins the show! Kevin stops by to dive into his thoughts on the split between Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf this season, Thatcher Demko'...

Dec 13, 202447 min

It's Dan Vladar's Net For Now

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into all things Dan Vladar and Jakob Pelletier ahead of Calgary's tilt against the Tampa Bay Lightning! The guys share their thoughts on Dan Vladar getting his fifth start in six games, and Jakob Pelletier being healthy scratched after putting up a point his last time out. (31:15) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Aaron, and Derek Wills go around and share their thoughts on the Flames' performances on the road versus at home, and ...

Dec 13, 202447 min

Zayne Parekh From World Junior Selection Camp!

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Flames ninth-overall draft pick, Zayne Parekh for a chat about his selection to Team Canada World Junior Selection Camp, his experiences so far with Hockey Canada, and much 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/...

Dec 12, 202420 min

Frank Seravalli Updates Calgary's Search for a Centre!

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to bring the latest on what he's hearing about Calgary's search for a centre, Nazem Kadri's name popping up in talks, and the latest from the NHL's Board of Governor's Meetings from Florida! 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/...

Dec 12, 202425 min

Has Jonathan Huberdeau Figured It Out?

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a deep dive into Jonathan Huberdeau as he continues to find success this season! The guys share what they've seen from Huberdeau this year and if they think he's changed his game, the new measure of success for Huberdeau, and also hit on some paper transactions the Flames processed on Wednesday. (31:22) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Aaron, and Derek Wills go around and share their thoughts on Brayden Pachal's ability to become...

Dec 12, 202449 min

Postgame: FINALLY Winning on the Road!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators, snapping their eight-game road losing streak. Hear from inside the locker room, head coach Ryan Huska, Jonathan Huberdeau, Kevin Rooney, and Dan Vladar. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down! 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 https://www.s...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 41 min

Analyzing Some Recent Positive Trends!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at some of the more positive trends from the Flames over the past set of games! The guys share their thoughts on Pospisil's bounce-back, the Huberdeau-Kadri pairing, the powerplay starting to pick up, and Dan Vladar's performances! (24:05) 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 from the Vegas Golden Knights, the Kings, the return o...

Dec 11, 202445 min

Would Dylan Cozens Make Sense for Calgary?

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at a potential target for the Flames after a recent nugget from Elliotte Friedman brings Dylan Cozens' name to the center! The guys share their thoughts on if Cozens could be a fit for the Flames, potential asking prices, and more! (32:14) Derek Wills joins Pat and Aaron for a Tuesday edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable ahead of the Flames tilt with the Predators. They talk about Kadri and Huberdeau on a line together, th...

Dec 10, 202450 min
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