On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at Rasmus Andersson's future with the Flames organization. The guys share what they're hearing with the latest on his contract negations, what would be a realistic landing spot for him, and if there is a potential for him to re-sign in Calgary. (22:32) Next, Pat and Aaron are joined by The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler with the NHL Draft just a couple days away. Scott dives into how draft prep is shaping up, question marks at pic...
Jun 25, 2025•48 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers open up the Flames Talk Mailbag as draft week rolls on and free agency sits just days away. The guys take your texts and dive into trade scenarios, potential draft targets, free agent fits, and plenty more as the offseason heats up. 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/...
Jun 25, 2025•52 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson, the radio colour voice of the Calgary Flames, to look ahead to free agency and where the team might focus its attention one week out. The crew discusses the re-signings of Justin Kirkland, Adam Klapka, and Dryden Hunt—what each move says about the organization’s direction and how each player could factor in next season. Plus, who else could be on Calgary’s radar come July 1? The views and opinions expres...
Jun 24, 2025•24 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff to break down where things stand between the Flames and Rasmus Andersson, who lands at No. 7 on Seravalli’s trade board. They explore potential destinations, what the timeline could look like, and how Dan Vladar’s situation is tracking ahead of free agency. Plus, thoughts on Calgary’s draft week strategy and recent trade buzz around Trevor Zegras, Marco Rossi, JJ Peterka, and more. (24:06) NHL.c...
Jun 24, 2025•49 min
On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers tee up NHL Draft week with the Flames holding picks 18 and 32 in Friday’s first round. The guys look at what Calgary’s strategy might be, whether they’ll target a centre like Roger McQueen or take a swing on a riser like Mason West. Plus, would the Flames move up? Where are things at with Rasmus Andersson and his future? Pat reacts to the latest reporting from Elliotte Friedman and where things stand with Dan Vladar just days out from ...
Jun 24, 2025•28 min
On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers sit down with Justin Kirkland, who signed a one-year, one-way extension with the Flames earlier in the day. Kirkland reflects on his breakout season, the recovery from major injury, what made Calgary the obvious choice to stick around, and where he’s looking to elevate his game next year. (22:27) Dryden Hunt joins the show to chat about his new two-year deal with the Flames. Hunt explains why returning to Calgary made sense despite sig...
Jun 23, 2025•41 min
On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers return after a 19-day break and catch up on everything we’ve missed in Flames land! The guys dive into Justin Kirkland’s new one-year deal, Dryden Hunt’s two-year two-way contract, and Adam Klapka’s extension as the team signals big expectations for the power forward next season. Plus, Brett Sutter’s rapid rise to become the new head coach of the Calgary Wranglers—and a quick shoutout to the Oilers not winning the Cup. The views and op...
Jun 23, 2025•24 min
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with former radio colour commentator Doug Barkley! Listen in as Doug chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn, Colin Patterson, and Al Coates to look back at the 1980's glory years for the Flames including the Stanley Cup championship in 1989! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Doug also talks about his time playing in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, and a whole lot more! The views and opinions expressed...
Jun 21, 2025•55 min
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got part two of our chat with former Flames executive and general manager Al Coates! Listen in as Al chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at how Calgary rose to NHL prominence in the 1980's! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Al also talks about the 1989 Stanley Cup victory, his involvement in the infamous Doug Gilmour trade, and a whole lot more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...
Jun 14, 2025•53 min
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got part one of our chat with former Flames executive and general manager Al Coates! Listen in as Al chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his early roots in hockey and his first NHL job with the Detroit Red Wingsl! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Al also talks about how the game has changed over the last five decades and a whole lot more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of...
Jun 07, 2025•53 min
On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Kevin Woodley from In Goal Magazine and NHL.com to preview the goaltending matchup in the Stanley Cup Final. Woodley shares his thoughts on Stuart Skinner’s game heading into the series, how the Panthers might approach things with Sergei Bobrovsky, and what Dan Vladar’s long-term upside could be. Plus, some surprising chatter around Thatcher Demko’s future in Vancouver. (19:48) Jonathan Davis of NHL Network and VSiN Sport...
Jun 05, 2025•38 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Calgary Flames Director of Amateur Scouting, Tod Button, for an inside look at the early days of the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Button explains why this week is such a critical part of the draft process, from interviews to fitness testing, and how much these final evaluations can impact the Flames' draft board. He pulls back the curtain on what happens inside the interview suites, how much the list is already set...
Jun 04, 2025•22 min
On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers zero in on the upcoming NHL Draft, now just over three weeks away. With the Flames holding three picks in the top 60 — 18th, 31st or 32nd, and 54th — the guys explore whether Calgary might look to move up, even as high as the top five. They react to Frank Seravalli’s suggestion that teams like Utah and Chicago could be open to dealing their picks, and weigh the likelihood, cost, and potential targets if the Flames were to make that ...
Jun 04, 2025•23 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff to tee up what could be a busy month ahead for the Calgary Flames. With two first-round picks in hand, Pat and Frank explore how aggressive GM Craig Conroy might be, what the future holds for Dan Vladar, and whether Jonathan Toews will land a new deal at age 37. They also weigh in on Lane Lambert’s hiring in Seattle, Mitch Love’s coaching prospects, and Aleksander Barkov’s Selke win ahead of Wed...
Jun 03, 2025•43 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into Calgary’s looming UFA decisions with less than a month to go until free agency opens. The guys explore where things stand with Dan Vladar, Justin Kirkland, Kevin Rooney, Dryden Hunt, and more. Could the Flames retain any of them? Who’s likely to walk? Pat breaks down what he's hearing and where negotiations currently sit. (28:11) Chris Wahl of CalgaryFlames.com joins the show live from the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo! Wahl...
Jun 03, 2025•51 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Calgary Flames assistant coach Trent Cull, who was officially promoted to the full-time staff last week. Cull looks back on his first season with the team, shares his approach to revamping the penalty kill, and gives insight into working alongside Ryan Huska. He also talks about the offseason so far and why he's optimistic heading into next season. (23:53) Pat welcomes back Vickers from the IIHF World Championship in Pragu...
Jun 02, 2025•41 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers get you set for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft! Aaron dives into all his latest thoughts on this year's draft including the overall strength of the class, specific ledges, what realistic options the Flames could have at 18th and 31st/32nd in the draft, his favourite players in the draft, and more! (29:42) The guys turn the show over to the listeners as they ask their burning questions on this years' draft! The views and opinions expressed in ...
Jun 02, 2025•52 min
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with former Flames defenceman Dana Murzyn! Listen in as Dana chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his roots in Western Canada and how he made his way to Calgary in high school! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Dana also talks about going right from junior to the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests a...
May 31, 2025•56 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat is joined by Eric Francis to talk about the Dallas Stars' rise under GM Jim Nill, what Calgary can learn from that model, and some similarities between the two teams. The guys shift into a deep dive on the Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers and what's to come from this years Stanley Cup Final. (30:25) Then, the focus turns to the Flames: what’s next with Rasmus Andersson and his contract situation, and which trade targets could make sense for Calgar...
May 30, 2025•46 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson close out the month of May by digging into what’s still on the Flames’ to-do list with June just around the corner. Rasmus Andersson’s future leads the conversation, as his situation remains unresolved heading into a pivotal stretch. Plus, they go over potential veteran trade chips, where things stand with RFAs like Zary, Bahl, Frost, and Klapka, and what June decisions loom for pending UFAs including Vladar, Hanley, Mantha, Kirkland, ...
May 30, 2025•49 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the Flames’ goaltending picture as May winds down. With Dan Vladar still unsigned and Ivan Prosvetov reportedly drawing interest from Calgary, the guys break down what the goalie carousel could look like behind Dustin Wolf. Is Vladar leaning toward more opportunity elsewhere? And how do the Flames protect themselves if he walks? (21:33) Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine joins the show to talk Prosvetov’s KHL return to form, t...
May 29, 2025•41 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson open up the Flames Talk Mailbag. With the calendar about to flip to June, there’s no shortage of storylines—pending contracts, looming UFA decisions, and the NHL Draft just a month away. The guys sift through your questions and texts as the offseason buzz picks up. 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:/...
May 29, 2025•50 min
On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a deep dive into the idea of offer sheets this summer. With the Flames in a rare cap-flexible spot and needing to take a step forward, could a bold move be coming? They break down the theory, the pitfalls, and the reality of executing one—especially with names like Matthew Knies, Evan Bouchard, and Marco Rossi out there. Conroy weighs in on how realistic an offer sheet scenario is, and why losing a 2026 first-round pick should make Fl...
May 29, 2025•47 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler with the NHL Draft just a month away. How is draft prep shaping up, and how much higher is the hype meter on Zayne Parekh since Scott’s midseason rankings? He had the Flames’ prospect pool ranked 13th in January—has that stock gone up? The guys dig into optimism surrounding Samuel Honzek, ask which other Flames prospects made a leap in the second half, and look at potential centre options at pic...
May 28, 2025•25 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson, the Calgary Flames’ colour voice, to dive into some of the team’s most intriguing storylines. How excited should Flames fans be for Zayne Parekh after his Game 82 debut, and who might be the best fit alongside him on the blue line next season? Plus, how has Nazem Kadri managed to keep elevating his game deep into his 30s? The crew also discusses what a quieter free agency might mean for Calgary and why op...
May 28, 2025•38 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dig into why a trade might be the more realistic path for the Flames to address key needs this offseason—especially at centre. With Frank Seravalli’s latest top 20 trade targets list as the backdrop, Pat zeroes in on Marco Rossi as a name that makes a lot of sense for Calgary, while also entertaining the idea of Bowen Byram on the back end, though centre remains the clear priority. The guys toss around a few other names, and your texts r...
May 27, 2025•40 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon look ahead to NHL free agency and why it might be a quieter summer than expected for the Calgary Flames. Despite having cap space, Pat explains why the team might steer away from smaller, depth signings like last year’s additions of Mantha, Lomberg, and Bean—opting instead to leave room for young players like Kuznetsov, Brzustewicz, Parekh, and Suniev to compete for roster spots at camp. We also hear from Craig Conroy on the team’s free ...
May 27, 2025•44 min
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Frank Seravalli to dig into the Flames’ future. Are they primed to take a step forward or are things trending the other way? Frank also weighs in on the Oilers-Stars series, Florida’s dominance, Brendan Shanahan's exit in Toronto, and why Jeff Blashill landed in Chicago. Updates on the open coaching jobs in Boston, Seattle, and Pittsburgh round out the chat. (24:32) Plus, Pat and Logan Gordon dive into the Conference Final storylines, includ...
May 26, 2025•47 min
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with former Flames forward Ron Stern! Listen in as Ron chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his time in Calgary in the 1990's! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Ron also talks about being a tough guy, his hockey upbringing, 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 Med...
May 24, 2025•52 min
On hour two of Flames Talk, it’s the Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric for a full breakdown of how aggressive the Flames could be this summer. The guys dig into all the options on the table—trades, offer sheets, and free agency—and whether names like Mitch Marner or Sam Bennett could be realistic targets. Plus, how much roster space should be saved for young players pushing for NHL jobs? (26:31) Later, Pat and Eric shift focus to the playoffs and the Cup chase in Dallas. Jim Nil...
May 24, 2025•45 min
