On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to dive into all the biggest stories around the NHL following the passing of the NHL's trade deadline! Frank shares his thoughts on the Flames standing pat, the huge Miko Rantanen trade, and so much more! (16:52) Pat and Logan continue to gauge how Flames fans are feeling after they did not end up making any deals at the trade deadline! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts a...
Mar 07, 2025•34 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Eric Francis for another edition of Eric Francis Fridays! Eric joins the show to share his thoughts on the Flames standing pat at the deadline, what he was hearing in terms of prices around the league, the messaging from Craig Conroy, and how the Flames stand heading into the final stretch of the season. (28:28) Plus, the guys take your texts and gauge the fanbase how they feel about the Flames' not deciding to make any...
Mar 07, 2025•46 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon and joined by Flames General Craig Conroy to dive into his view of the trade deadline for his group! Craig shares what he's seen from the team after a gauntlet of a road trip, why a third-party or salary retention deal wasn't available, the state of the market, the status of their pending UFAs, his messaging to the team, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessaril...
Mar 07, 2025•14 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, Joel Farabee, 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 Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/...
Mar 07, 2025•2 hr 6 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson turn the show over to the listners and focus on the Flames’ trade deadline strategy. Should Calgary make a splash, stand pat, or look to sell? The guys take the pulse of Flames fans as the deadline looms. (21:32) Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com stops by to break down why goalies rarely move at the deadline, Calgary’s strong goaltending on this road trip, and what to make of Karel Vejmelka’s new deal in Utah. Plus, Spencer ...
Mar 07, 2025•43 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the Flames’ quiet approach heading into the trade deadline. What are their possible paths—standing pat, soft selling, buying, or even a big swing like Mikko Rantanen? The guys debate each scenario and what it could mean for Calgary’s future. (29:17) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills dives into Dan Vladar getting the start against Dallas and whether the Flames should be content doing little to nothing before Friday...
Mar 06, 2025•51 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames radio analyst Meaghan Mikkelson to break down Calgary’s six-goal performance in Philadelphia. Sure, the goaltending helped, but could this be a turning point for the Flames’ offense? Plus, the impact of the looming trade deadline and what area the team should prioritize improving before Friday. (24:28) Jonathan Davis of NHL Network stops by to take us for a spin around the Pacific Division! The views and opinions e...
Mar 06, 2025•43 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a step back and evaluate how much the Flames should actually do at the 2025 trade deadline. Could standing pat be the best move? The guys break down a fun exercise—identifying one big swing, one medium swing, and one little swing the Flames could make before the deadline. (26:19) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills dives into the playoff picture as the final quarter of the season begins. With Vancouver, St. Louis, and Uta...
Mar 06, 2025•48 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Morgan Frost, Nazem Kadri, and Connor Zary 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/...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 50 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg welcomes Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli just three days ahead of the NHL trade deadline. What should be expected from the Flames? Is there a real chance Dan Vladar gets moved? Plus, Frank breaks down Edmonton’s trade for Trent Frederic and the latest buzz around Brock Nelson, Scott Laughton, and Brock Boeser. (21:42) Yegor Sharangovich returns to the lineup against Philadelphia after being a healthy scratch, but his season has been anything but consiste...
Mar 04, 2025•44 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee’s return to Philadelphia for the first time since the trade. How has the deal looked just over a month later? Is Frost still the long-term piece the Flames need? Plus, we hear from both Frost and Farabee on facing their former team. (27:05) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills breaks down how we should look back at Jakob Pelletier and Andrei Kuzmenko’s time in Calgary and how Connor Zary h...
Mar 04, 2025•45 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the Flames' ongoing scoring struggles, with just one goal in their last nine periods. Despite sitting in a playoff spot, Calgary is now tied for 31st in the NHL in goals per game and ranks dead last in five-on-five scoring. Can they defy the odds and still make the postseason? Plus, the guys discuss whether the upcoming game against the Flyers could be an opportunity to get the offense going, lineup decisions for Tuesday, and...
Mar 04, 2025•46 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off trade deadline week with a deep dive into what the Flames might do before Friday’s deadline. Will they stand pat, make a big addition, or shift into sell mode? The guys break down why waiting until the offseason might make the most sense for key players like Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri. Plus, they react to Elliotte Friedman’s latest reporting on Miromanov and Hanley, and discuss the Flames’ rumored interest in Brandon Carl...
Mar 04, 2025•49 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 2-1 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Nazem Kadri, Rasmus Andersson, 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-ta...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 3-0 loss to the Florida Panthers. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Dan Vladar, Mikael Backlund, and Ryan Lomberg 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/...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 17 min
On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric dives into his latest thoughts on the Flames as they approach the one-week mark to the trade deadline, how he expects Craig Conroy to approach the deadline, and what he's expecting to see from the Flames throughout the rest of this gauntlet road trip. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of R...
Mar 01, 2025•48 min
On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the Flames’ 3-0 loss to the Lightning and why it’s a familiar storyline this season. The guys discuss Calgary’s struggles to generate offense, whether there’s a realistic trade fix, and the potential impact of lineup tweaks like swapping Zary and Sharangovich. Plus, they touch on Dustin Wolf’s solid performance despite the loss, why milestone nights haven’t been kind to the Backlund and Coleman lines, and whether Vancouver is k...
Mar 01, 2025•48 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Blake Coleman, MacKenzie Weegar, and Joel Hanley 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/...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 40 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to break down Dan Vladar’s recent starts, his impact on the Flames’ goaltending rotation, and what Calgary needs from him down the stretch. The guys also look at the Canucks’ big win on Wednesday and reflect on Jordan Binnington’s standout performance at the 4 Nations Face-Off. (22:39) Pat and Aaron revisit the Flames’ strong start to their six-game road trip with a win over Was...
Feb 27, 2025•43 min
On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the Flames' options on the blue line as the trade deadline looms. Should they target a rental, a long-term fit, or stand pat with their current depth? Plus, a look at potential trade targets, including Bowen Byram, Zac Jones, and Matt Grzelcyk. (27:39) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the guys go around and share their thoughts on what’s fueling the fourth line’s strong play post-break, and how has Joel Farabee ...
Feb 27, 2025•46 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into Dan Vladar’s big performance in Washington. With back-to-back wins and strong numbers, could his resurgence give the Flames much-needed flexibility in net? Plus, how Calgary’s defensive effort helped secure the victory and why Ilya Solovyov has earned another start in Tampa Bay. (21:03) Jonathan Davis of NHL Network and VSiN Sports joins the show to take a spin around the Pacific Division. The views and opinions expressed in t...
Feb 27, 2025•40 min
On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Flames colour analyst Meaghan Mikkelson to break down Calgary’s impressive win over Washington. How big was the decision to start Dan Vladar, and what does it mean for the goaltending picture moving forward? Plus, thoughts on Kevin Bahl’s return to the lineup and Martin Pospisil’s impact. (27:59) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills dives into Ilya Solovyov’s place in the defensive rotation and what the Flames need t...
Feb 27, 2025•48 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals to kickoff their longest road trip of the season. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Dan Vladar, Matt Coronato, Ryan Lomberg, Kevin Rooney, and Rasmus Andersson 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 ...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 20 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers continue the trade deadline conversation with just ten days to go. While Calgary isn’t expected to be in on major names, could they look at a lower-cost rental to add depth? Is a right-shot center or a depth defenseman the bigger priority? And how much should they be willing to spend for a short-term piece? (27:00) The guys break down Calgary’s unexpected goaltending decision in Washington, as Dan Vladar gets the start. They also discus...
Feb 25, 2025•44 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Daily Faceoff NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to break down the latest trade deadline buzz. With Calgary potentially eyeing depth moves, Frank weighs in on what’s realistic, plus the latest on Mikko Rantanen, Brock Boeser, and Elias Pettersson. They also discuss Anaheim’s surprise Ville Husso trade and why Boston’s Trent Frederic is a name to watch. (28:30) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Aaron Vickers, and Derek Wills react to Calgary’s su...
Feb 25, 2025•48 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into a bold trade deadline question—should the Flames be sniffing around Carolina to see if Mikko Rantanen is available? With uncertainty surrounding his future, the guys debate whether Calgary should explore a blockbuster move and what it would take to pull it off. (27:33) Wranglers assistant coach Martin Gelinas joins the show to break down Calgary’s weekend in California, the team’s scoring struggles, and Rory Kerins’ return to ...
Feb 25, 2025•45 min
On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers get set for the biggest road trip of the season as the Flames embark on a seven-game swing that could define their playoff hopes. They break down the gauntlet ahead, from facing the NHL’s top team in Washington to a rematch with Tampa Bay after December’s blowout loss. Plus, how will the goaltending rotation shake out, and could this stretch impact Calgary’s trade deadline approach? (28:22) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills ...
Feb 25, 2025•47 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame after the Flames defeat the San Jose Sharks by a score of 3-2. Ryan Lomberg and Assistant Coach Dan Lambert join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Coach Ryan Huska, Nazem Kadri, Joel Hanley, and Kevin Rooney 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 Med...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 59 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, it’s the Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis break down the 4 Nations Face-Off and how the tournament delivered high-level hockey that few expected. They discuss Canada’s thrilling battles with the U.S., how this sets the stage for the Olympics, all the storylines throughout the tournament. (28:37) With the stretch drive beginning Sunday, Pat and Eric dive into the Flames’ upcoming schedule. With six straight road games before the trade deadline, how muc...
Feb 22, 2025•47 min
On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the conclusion of the 4 Nations Face-Off and what it meant for Rasmus Andersson, the lone Flames representative. Plus, they dive into the latest Flames news: Yan Kuznetsov is sent back to the Wranglers, Ilya Solovyov stays up, Adam Klapka gets the call, and Tyson Barrie's future after he clears waivers and is assigned to the Wranglers. (29:08) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills looks ahead to potential Flames players...
Feb 22, 2025•52 min
