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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

MacKenzie Weegar for Team Canada?

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into some potential options from the Flames to represent their countries at the upcoming Four Nations Faceoff! The guys dive into who we could see suit up in the red and white for Canada, Sweden, and more! (30:15) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on Dustin Wolf getting the nod for a third straight start, and the performance of Calgary's young d-core! The ...

Nov 22, 202452 min

Justin Kirkland on His Amazing Ride So Far!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at the story of Justin Kirkland as he continues to make an impact in the NHL! The guys share their thoughts on the decision to go to Kirkland in the shootout against the Islanders, and catch an exclusive chat between Pat and Kirkland as he speaks on the road to the NHL! (25:19) Our Pacific division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest from Vegas as they contin...

Nov 21, 202443 min

The Dilemma of Calgary's Great Start

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 Cole...

Nov 21, 202454 min

Postgame: Dustin Wolf Does It Again!

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! 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.c...

Nov 20, 20242 hr 31 min

Frank Seravalli Talks Dustin Wolf for the Calder Trophy!

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...

Nov 20, 202442 min

How Good Has the Goaltending Tandem Been?

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 aroun...

Nov 20, 202445 min

Dustin Wolf for the Calder Trophy?

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! To...

Nov 19, 202440 min

Wolf FINALLY Gets His First Shutout!

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...

Nov 19, 202450 min

Postgame: Dustin Wolf Shuts the Door!

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! 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...

Nov 16, 20241 hr 40 min

Nazem Kadri on His Book "Dreamer: My Life on the Edge"

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. 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/fla...

Nov 14, 202420 min

Postgame: No Comeback Magic in Vancouver

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! 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/...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 16 min

How Opening Night in Vancouver Set the Tone!

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 th...

Nov 13, 202443 min

Frank Seravalli Talks Calgary's Playoff Chances!

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 segm...

Nov 12, 202426 min

Postgame: Beating The Kings in Impressive Fashion!

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! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not ne...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 37 min

Anthony Mantha's Season Is Over

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...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 11 min

Postgame: Another Comeback Falls Just Short

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! 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.sportsn...

Nov 09, 20241 hr 47 min

Eric Francis on Dustin Wolf's Great Start!

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-butt...

Nov 09, 202446 min

The Third Period Flames!

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 r...

Nov 09, 202449 min

Postgame: Back and Forth in Boston!

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! 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/...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 22 min

Kevin Woodley Talks Dustin Wolf's Season So Far!

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 de...

Nov 07, 202445 min

How Much Do the Flames Miss Elias Lindholm?

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...

Nov 07, 202445 min

What Are Calgary's Top Recall Options?

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...

Nov 07, 202447 min

Calgary's Youth Was Served in Montreal!

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! The views and opini...

Nov 07, 202448 min

Postgame: The Matt Coronato Show!

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! 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/...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 13 min

Kicking off November With a Mailbag!

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? 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....

Nov 05, 202441 min

Frank Seravalli on Rasmus Andersson's Future!

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 ...

Nov 05, 202443 min

The Monday Roundtable Talks Calgary's Recent Slide!

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’...

Nov 05, 202447 min

Martin Pospisil Is a Work in Progress

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. (2...

Nov 05, 202450 min

Postgame: A Hard Fought Battle of Alberta Loss

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! 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...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 40 min

Postgame: Outlasting Markstrom and the Devils!

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! 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-t...

Nov 02, 20241 hr 58 min
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