On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into a big-picture question: who’s truly untouchable on the Flames roster and in the system? With Calgary eyeing upgrades down the middle and a potential move this summer, Pat lays out his shortlist including Dustin Wolf, Zayne Parekh, and a very valuable 2026 first-round pick. The Textline lights up with your takes on who makes the cut. (31:15) Later, Pat and Logan look ahead to what could be a must-watch Wranglers season in 2025-2...
May 23, 2025•45 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan are joined by the one and only Adnan Virk from Amazon Prime's Monday Night Hockey and the NHL Unscripted podcast. Virk dishes on his up-close impressions of the Flames during the season, what stood out in his sitdowns with Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar, and how Calgary stacks up in terms of identity and direction. The boys also hit on the Conference Finals—Florida’s edge in the East, Dallas’ wild Game 1 comeback in the West—and the end of an era in To...
May 23, 2025•46 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon zero in on Rasmus Andersson—both as captain of Team Sweden at the World Championship and as the biggest storyline facing the Flames this summer. With just one year left on his deal, the debate is heating up: re-sign him or trade him? Pat breaks down what Andersson brings to the table, what the Flames would be giving up if they moved on, and what a potential return could even look like. The guys also weigh the short- and long-term impact ...
May 22, 2025•52 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames VP of Hockey Ops and Assistant GM Brad Pascall! Brad shares his thoughts on all things Flames prospects as he reflects on the year as a whole for the AHL's Calgary Wranglers, dive into what he saw from Sam Honzek last season, and why the franchise is so excited about the future of Hunter Brzustewicz. (26:53) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division to bri...
May 22, 2025•45 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into how the Flames can set up Zayne Parekh for success in his rookie season. From OZ starts to PP1 time to finding the right D partner, they explore how Calgary can replicate what Montreal did with Lane Hutson. Plus, Pat makes the case for Kevin Bahl as the ideal complement. (39:05) Flames prospect Sam Honzek joins Aaron Vickers from the World Championship in Sweden. Pat and Logan break down Honzek’s developmental path, why some Fl...
May 21, 2025•55 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to Sweden’s round robin finale at the World Championship and bring you Mikael Backlund’s conversation with Aaron Vickers. Backlund weighs in on Sweden’s performance and his season with the Flames, while Pat makes the case that, even at 35, Backlund remains one of Calgary’s most reliable and effective two-way players. (29:24) The guys then dive into the fallout in Toronto after another early playoff exit for the Maple Leafs. Is this...
May 21, 2025•40 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Daily Faceoff NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to take a wide look around the NHL offseason. Frank shares his thoughts on how active the Flames might be this summer, whether they’re ready to take a step forward, and what the future looks like in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vegas. They also weigh in on the Conference Finals matchups. (27:49) Brent Dodginghorse, former Calgary Hitmen forward and Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award finalist, joins Pat and ...
May 20, 2025•57 min
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we continue our chat with Tim Hunter! Listen in as Tim chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at Calgary's run to the 1989 Stanley Cup! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Tim also talks about returning to the city after his playing and coaching career came to an end. 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...
May 17, 2025•55 min
On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames colour voice Meaghan Mikkelson for a wide-ranging conversation. The trio dives into MacKenzie Weegar’s season and whether he got enough credit for his impact, and Meaghan weighs in on the future of Kevin Bahl and Adam Klapka in Calgary. (21:48) Pat and Wes take a look ahead to the offseason as Flames Talk heads into a short break. They reset some key storylines to watch, including Dustin Wolf’s next contract, how ...
May 14, 2025•42 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson chat with Flames Director of Player Development Ray Edwards for a full debrief on the team's prospect group! He broke down what the last few weeks meant for Zayne Parekh, what to expect from Aydar Suniev’s summer, and why Sam Morton and Hunter Brzustewicz were able to break through to the NHL this season. Plus, he shares his thoughts on what makes Adam Klapka such a development success and what the next few months look like for the...
May 13, 2025•30 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli to break down the Flames’ hunt for a No. 1 centre and how they might approach that this summer. Frank gives his take on Sam Bennett’s future, whether Calgary already has core pieces in place like Wolf or Parekh, and what the Dan Vladar situation looks like after landing 40th on his updated UFA board. They chat Ken Holland’s hire in LA, potential changes in Buffalo’s front office, and what Edmonton’s latest...
May 13, 2025•25 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Wes shift their focus to the World Championship underway in Sweden and Denmark, where there’s solid Flames representation. Czechia has kicked things off with wins over Switzerland and Norway, with Dan Vladar and Adam Klapka both suiting up for their country. The guys play interviews with both Vladar and Klapka from Aaron Vickers to get a feel for how things are going overseas and what it means for their offseasons. (30:11) They also dive into round two of the ...
May 12, 2025•40 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson revisit their top ten Flames prospects list from Friday and react to some of the feedback and buzz it sparked online. The guys break down why Andrew Basha and Jacob Battaglia caught some attention after strong seasons and recent playoff performances. They also chat about Luke Misa, who didn’t crack either list but was on the radar, and Henry Mews, who only made one of their lists. Plus, they defend their rankings of Sam Honzek, a place...
May 12, 2025•50 min
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with the one and only Tim Hunter! Listen in as Tim chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his time growing in Calgary and working his way through the hockey ranks! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Tim also talks about making his NHL debut and what it was like playing NHL hockey in his hometown! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do n...
May 10, 2025•52 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for a full hour to break down Matt Coronato’s seven-year, $6.5 million AAV extension with the Calgary Flames. Pat and Eric dig into why the Flames prioritized locking up Coronato long-term, how the deal got done with a number starting with a six, and why it’s a win for both the organization and the player. They also discuss what message it sends to see an American-born player commit to Calgary, and how high Coronato’s ceiling co...
May 09, 2025•46 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson reveal their top ten Calgary Flames prospects in a special Friday edition of the show. Using the criteria of players under 25 years old with fewer than 25 NHL games, the duo breaks down their full list as they profile the next wave of talent in the Flames system, and compare their lists. 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...
May 09, 2025•50 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson, colour voice of the Calgary Flames, for a wide-ranging conversation. The trio breaks down Matt Coronato’s new seven-year contract extension and what’s next for him after a 24-goal season. They also share their observations on Morgan Frost’s early months in Calgary and what he can do to improve his offensive output next season. (24:57) Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine and NHL.com joins the show to discu...
May 08, 2025•45 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson continue working through Craig Conroy’s offseason checklist, turning their focus to Dustin Wolf’s contract status. The duo debates whether the Flames should prioritize a long-term extension for Wolf as soon as he's eligible, and what a potential deal might look like. Pat outlines why a six-year commitment could benefit both sides, and shares thoughts from Craig Conroy on the subject. (36:09) Pat and Wes dive into a busy day around the ...
May 08, 2025•49 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson preview the upcoming IIHF World Championship with a focus on Flames players. Sam Honzek is expected to get key reps at centre for Slovakia, MacKenzie Weegar looks to strengthen his Olympic resume with Team Canada, while Martin Pospisil, Adam Klapka, Dan Vladar, Mikael Backlund, and Rasmus Andersson all prepare to represent their countries. (18:19) Jonathan Davis of NHL Network and VSiN Sports joins the show to break down the LA Kings’ ...
May 07, 2025•37 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down what’s next on Craig Conroy’s offseason checklist. After sorting out the RFAs. with long-term talks likely for Kevin Bahl and a bridge deal making sense for Connor Zary, the focus shifts to the Flames’ UFAs like Dan Vladar, Joel Hanley, and Anthony Mantha, as well as some of the members of the Calgary Wranglers. (43:49) The guys continue their dive on Justin Kirkland, Devin Cooley, and more! The views and opinions expressed ...
May 07, 2025•58 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down what’s next for the Flames after locking up Matt Coronato long term. They dive into the team’s big restricted free agent decisions — Connor Zary, Kevin Bahl, and Morgan Frost — and how Craig Conroy could be approaching those negotiations. (22:02) David Alter from The Hockey News joins the show to talk about the Leafs’ playoff run and the impact Sam Bennett is having on the series. He also dives into his thoughts on the produ...
May 06, 2025•44 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli to break down Matt Coronato’s seven-year extension and what it means for other young Flames like Dustin Wolf and Connor Zary. They also hit on NHL Draft Lottery fallout and the future in Utah and Long Island. (26:53) Pat and Wes Gilbertson continue to dive into some of their thoughts from the playoffs, including Sam Bennett's hit on Anthony Stolarz, and all the blowback coming from the incident. The views and ...
May 06, 2025•54 min
On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Sportsnet draft analyst Sam Cosentino following the conclusion of the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery! Sam shares his thoughts on the Flames picking at number 18 on the board, and players they could be targeting with that pick. Plus, he shares his instant reaction to the Islanders winning the lottery, and so much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflec...
May 06, 2025•17 min
On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Calgary Flames forward Matt Coronato. Fresh off signing his new long-term extension, Coronato reflects on an eventful few days, why he committed to Calgary right away, and how his game has grown since being drafted. He shares insight on playing alongside Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman, working with Flames skating coach Danielle Fujita, and what his offseason focus will be as he gears up for next season — plus, he reve...
May 05, 2025•16 min
Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are reacting to Matt Coronato's seven-year contract extension on a special Saturday edition of Flames Talk. Pat and Logo get into the benefits of Coronato signing for seven years at a $6.5 million cap hit and what it means for the organization and the player. Then we hear from general manager Craig Conroy (16:31) as he details how this long-term extension all came to be and what it means for the organization! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are tho...
May 03, 2025•32 min
Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy joins Pat Steinberg for an exclusive chat after signing forward Matt Coronato to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract on Saturday. Craig discusses the process leading up to the big extension, what the long-term deal means for the Flames, the message it sends to the league, 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 affil...
May 03, 2025•15 min
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with the legendary Theo Fleury! Listen in as Theo chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his very humble hockey upbringing! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Theo also talks about his NHL debut, winning the Stanley Cup in 1989, his work now with the Breaking Free Foundation, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessar...
May 03, 2025•1 hr
On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet’s Eric Francis for another edition of Eric Francis Fridays! They kick things off by breaking down Jim Hiller’s costly decision-making in the Oilers series and whether it might have sealed his fate behind the Kings bench. The conversation shifts back to Calgary, where Pat digs into his latest piece at Sportsnet.ca, handing out year-end awards for the Flames. The spotlight is on Rasmus Andersson, who earned the nod for "most frustra...
May 02, 2025•47 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers tackle some of the biggest offseason questions facing the Calgary Flames before Vickers heads overseas to cover the World Championship. The guys discuss which players they’re most excited to watch at Worlds, who the Flames should target if they win the draft lottery, and whether Rasmus Andersson will still be a Flame by the end of May. Plus, they answer listener questions on prospects, trades, and draft strategy. (26:11) Tom Gazzola fro...
May 02, 2025•44 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into which Flames prospects could make the jump to the NHL next season. The guys break down why Zayne Parekh looks like a near lock to be in the NHL and discuss other blueline candidates including Hunter Brzustewicz, Yan Kuznetsov, Ilya Solovyov, and Artem Grushnikov. They also examine the forward group, highlighting Rory Kerins, Sam Morton, Aydar Suniev, and Matvei Gridin as players to watch heading into training camp. (27:43) Pat...
May 01, 2025•50 min
