On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers provide an update on Kevin Bahl’s injury after Ryan Huska confirmed he’s now week-to-week. They discuss what the Flames are missing without him, the potential timeline for his return, and whether Calgary should consider calling up a left-shot defenseman like Ilya Solovyov or Yan Kuznetsov. They also break down Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to Washington, highlighting the intensity between Rasmus Andersson and Tom Wilson, Adam Klapka’s physical pre...
Jan 30, 2025•53 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame after the Flames fall to the Washington Capitals by a score of 3-1. Clark Bishop and Trent Cull join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Coach Ryan Huska, Rasmus Andersson, Blake Coleman, and Tyson Barrie 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...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 42 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the recalls of Tyson Barrie and Adam Klapka ahead of the Flames’ matchup against Washington, discuss Rory Kerins’ reassignment to the AHL, and explain why top-line minutes in the minors are better for his development than a fourth-line NHL role. (20:34) NHL Network insider Jonathan Davis joins the show for a spin around the Pacific Division, providing updates on the division's most compelling storylines, key performances, and...
Jan 29, 2025•36 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers discuss the Flames’ blueline adjustments as they prepare to face the Capitals without Kevin Bahl. They analyze how his absence impacts the team’s defense, the importance of the Andersson-Bahl pairing, and why Jake Bean’s move into the top four alongside MacKenzie Weegar is so intriguing. The guys also touch on Tyson Barrie’s return to the NHL lineup after a two-month absence and highlight MacKenzie Weegar’s thoughts on suiting up for Te...
Jan 29, 2025•44 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers discuss Team Canada's need for another defenceman after Alex Pietrangelo withdraws due to an ailment. They debate whether MacKenzie Weegar could fill the role, evaluate other potential options like Evan Bouchard, Dougie Hamilton, and Drew Doughty, and consider the growing trend of players opting out to prepare for the NHL season's stretch drive. (23:33) Flames VP of Hockey Operations and Wranglers GM Brad Pascall joins the show to provi...
Jan 28, 2025•42 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the Flames' weekend road trip, featuring a win and a loss. They analyze the Kevin Bahl hit and its fallout, the team’s new defensive pairings, and Rory Kerins’ surprising reassignment to the AHL Wranglers. The guys also discuss Dan Vladar’s struggles in Winnipeg and the challenges of managing Dustin Wolf’s workload moving forward. (31:34) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, Aaron, and Pat highlights Andrei Kuzmenko’...
Jan 28, 2025•51 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, MacKenzie Weegar, and Nazem Kadri 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/...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg after a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild is on demand! To open up the show Pat is joined by the colour voice of the Flames, Meaghan Mikkelson! Meaghan and pat break down the game and give out their hardest working Flame award! (7:29) Later on, we hear from HC Ryan Huska, Rasmus Andersson and many others before we get into your great calls and texts. To close out the show we hear from Clark Bishop and the 1st star of the game Andrei Kuzmenko! The views a...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 40 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric dives into Ryan Huska’s performance as the Flames' head coach and discusses why a contract extension could be on the horizon. He examines the partnership between Huska and Craig Conroy, their shared contract timelines, and what makes them a strong tandem moving forward. (30:14) Eric also breaks down the Flames' playoff outlook, his confidence in their chances of secu...
Jan 25, 2025•45 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down Jakob Pelletier’s standout performance in Thursday’s game. They share why Pelletier has been a spark since his recall and debate whether he should stay on a line with Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri. The guys also dive into the Flames’ playoff positioning and evaluate their chances of holding off teams like Vancouver and St. Louis in the wildcard race. (29:02) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, Pat, and Wes tac...
Jan 25, 2025•47 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame after the Flames defeat the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 5-2. Brayden Pachal and Jason LaBarbera join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Coach Ryan Huska, Jakob Pelletier, Nazem Kadri, 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 Medi...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 52 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Calgary Flames Director of Goaltending Jordan Sigalet to discuss Dustin Wolf’s impressive progress, how the team monitors his workload, and Dan Vladar’s role as a safety net. Jordan also shares updates on goaltending prospects, including Arsenii Sergeev’s standout season and the development of players like Matt Radomsky and Connor Murphy. (22:27) The goaltending focus continues with Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NH...
Jan 24, 2025•42 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson preview the Flames’ matchup against the Buffalo Sabres and discuss the challenges that have plagued Buffalo during their prolonged rebuild. They analyze the Sabres’ struggles in building a competitive core and explore how Calgary can avoid similar pitfalls in their own roster retooling process. (32:49) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, Wes, and Pat examines the Flames’ decision to recall Clark Bishop and his expected role i...
Jan 24, 2025•52 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson to break down the Flames’ decision to waive Walker Duehr and his subsequent claim by the San Jose Sharks. They explore who might be the best candidate for a recall in his absence and share their thoughts on Dustin Wolf’s standout performance in Winnipeg. (23:04) Later, Jonathan Davis of NHL Network and VSiN Sports joins the show to dive into the latest buzz around the league, including Vancouver’s strugg...
Jan 23, 2025•45 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson assess the Flames' position as they hold a playoff spot just past the season's halfway point. They discuss what it means for Calgary to be in control of their postseason fate, the importance of momentum within the locker room, and why the struggles of teams like Vancouver and St. Louis might clear the path for the Flames. (29:43) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, Wes, and Pat dives into the news of the day: Walker Duehr bei...
Jan 23, 2025•51 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, live from the Flames' Charity Poker Tournament, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Jakob Pelletier! Jakob stops by to check-in on how his poker games went, how he battles through the ups-and-downs of his season, getting the recall back to the Flames, 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...
Jan 22, 2025•11 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, live from the Flames' Charity Poker Tournament, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames' head coach Ryan Huska! Huska joins the show to talk about his poker face, his team's play as of late and why they enjoy playing with each other, what's working with the franchise's developmental players, and 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 ...
Jan 22, 2025•19 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, live from the Flames' Charity Poker Tournament, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames' goaltender Dustin Wolf! Dustin joins the show to chat his poker game, getting used to the full-time NHL schedule, developing the 'next-game-up' mentality, becoming a full-time NHLer and 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:/...
Jan 21, 2025•16 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, live from the Flames' Charity Poker Tournament, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar! Weegar dives into the details of his poker game, what feels different about this season for him, the impact of the young guns and the team's commitment to defence, and 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 affiliat...
Jan 21, 2025•17 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, live from the Flames' Charity Poker Tournament, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau! Jonathan stops by to chat his thoughts on the season, his time being at the poker tournament, impressions of Dustin Wolf this season, his bounce-back season, and 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. http...
Jan 21, 2025•16 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, live from the Flames' Charity Poker Tournament, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to share his latest thoughts on the Flames, including Dustin Wolf and Rory Kerins, the always-evolving JT Miller saga in Vancouver, and his opinion on the drama surrounding Connor McDavid and his three-game suspension. (17:31) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes Gilbertson, and Derek Wills go around and share their thoughts on Walk...
Jan 21, 2025•37 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down Dustin Wolf’s workload as he continues to start like a true number-one goaltender. They discuss how sustainable his current pace is, whether 50+ starts in his rookie season is too much, and what it means for Dan Vladar’s future with the team. The guys also address the buzz around the possibility of the Flames claiming Derek Ryan off waivers and debate potential changes to the fourth line. (20:42) Later, Brett Sutter, assista...
Jan 21, 2025•39 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson recap the Flames’ grueling four-game road trip. They analyze the ups and downs, from stellar goaltending by Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar to offensive struggles and defensive lapses. The guys also highlight standout performances from Rory Kerins, Jakob Pelletier, and Yegor Sharangovich, and discuss the team’s playoff positioning with 37 games left in the season. (32:34) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, Wes, and Pat dives into...
Jan 21, 2025•53 min
Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg after a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets is on demand! To kick off the show Pat is joined live by Meaghan Mikkelson to break down the big Flames win! Next we hear from Head Coach Ryan Huska and first star Dustin Wolf! Later on, we hear from one of the Flames goal scorers tonight, Andrei Kuzmenko, and get to your great calls and texts! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the positio...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 39 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Calgary Flames legend Lanny McDonald to celebrate Hockey Day in Canada. Lanny shares his excitement for the alumni game, his thoughts on the Flames’ season so far, and the life of Al 'Chopper' MacNeil. He also reflects on how the team can embrace the underdog mentality as the season progresses. (29:12) Ron Litwinski, President and COO of Hockey Alberta, joins the show to discuss initiatives to grow the game across the prov...
Jan 18, 2025•48 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Kelly Hrudey of Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada to weigh in on Dustin Wolf’s season, Dan Vladar’s difficult position, and what’s been most surprising about the Flames this year. Kelly also reflects on the significance of Hockey Day in Canada and previews what to watch for in Saturday’s game. (24:13) The hour wraps up with Kevin Bieksa of Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, who shares his thoughts on the Flames, his ...
Jan 18, 2025•49 min
Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, 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/...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 32 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric takes a deep dive into Dustin Wolf’s recent surge as the Flames’ starting goaltender. The guys discuss Wolf’s impressive stats, how he’s earned his extended run in net, and the challenges of managing his workload during a playoff race. The conversation also touches on Dan Vladar’s performance and whether Wolf is the Flames’ first-half MVP. (26:57) Pat and Eric shift gears midway...
Jan 17, 2025•42 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to discuss Dustin Wolf’s growing role as the Flames’ starting goaltender. They explore how Wolf has handled the increased workload, the risks of overworking him, and what it means for Dan Vladar’s spot in the depth chart. Kevin also weighs in on Tristan Jarry’s struggles in Pittsburgh and previews what to expect from Connor Hellebuyck when the Flames face the Jets on Saturday. (...
Jan 16, 2025•51 min
On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, Calgary’s scoring struggles remain front and center, and the guys are joined by Flames colour analyst Meaghan Mikkelson to explore just how fixable those issues are this season. They also dive into Matt Coronato’s rapid progression, his fit alongside Mikael Backlund, and Dan Vladar’s adjustment to longer gaps between starts. (24:55) Jonathan Davis checks in for a look around the Pacific Division. The NHL Network analyst joins to break do...
Jan 16, 2025•45 min