Flames Talk

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames General Manager Craig Conroy following the first round of the NHL Draft. Craig breaks down the selections of Carson Carels and Jack Hextall, explains what stood out to the scouting staff, why both players were the right fit for the organization, and how they fit into Calgary’s long-term vision. The views and opinions...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by newly selected Flames prospect Carson Carels after being drafted sixth overall. Carson shares his reaction to hearing his name called by Calgary, discusses what it was like playing alongside Zayne Parekh, and talks about what he hopes to bring to the Flames organization as he begins his professional journey. The views and op...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli just hours ahead of the NHL Draft to get a final read on the buzz around the league. Frank shares what he’s hearing about Calgary after their move for Simon Nemec, how difficult it could be for the Flames to trade up, and what other moves may be on the horizon. The conversation also touches on recent trade activity...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined for the full hour by Sportsnet’s Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour. With the NHL Draft just one day away, Pat and Eric dive into the significant moves the Flames made leading up to the draft, including acquiring Simon Nemec from the Devils. They also discuss how Zayne Parekh could push his way into the top four at training...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon kick things off with a final preview of the 2026 NHL Draft. They dive into what the Flames could do with the sixth overall pick, how the top prospects in this class project at the next level, and what Calgary is expected to do with its first selection. The guys also discuss whether the Flames could look to move up from sixth overall and i...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Tod Button, the Calgary Flames’ Director of Amateur Scouting. Tod breaks down what the Flames are focusing on in the lead-up to the draft, their process for evaluating talent, how the team plans to approach the draft by selecting the best player available, and how the NCAA has impacted the way teams assess prospects!  The views and opinion...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Daily Faceoff prospect analyst Steven Ellis. Steven breaks down his most recent prospect rankings, the differences between those rankings and his mock draft, the top prospects he sees having the most success early in their NHL careers, how Caleb Malhotra could potentially fit in Vancouver, and why Keaton Verhoeff has fall...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon kick things off with a Wednesday edition of the Flames Talk Summer Mailbag. They spends the full hour answering your texts and questions about the upcoming NHL Draft, now just two days away! (33:30) Later, they continues answering your questions and takes a deeper look at what the Flames could do with the sixth overall pick. He also explo...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to the Calgary Flames acquiring Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils, where he could potentially fit in the lineup and what an extension could look like! The guys discuss how the Flames are managing their own draft picks as well as other teams draft picks that they own, what the potential young center trade market might look li...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by newly acquired Simon Nemec. Simon talks about joining the Flames organization and how he sees himself fitting in on the blueline. Additionally, he talks about the connection with current Flames Sam Honzek, Martin Pospisil, and Kevin Bahl. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames General Manager Craig Conroy immediately following the Calgary Flames acquiring Simon Nemec. Conroy dives into the road and the details that lead to the deal with New Jersey, the conversation he had with Simon Nemec following the trade, and why he's excited about acquiring Simon Nemec! The views and opinions expressed...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank breaks down the latest breaking news from around the NHL, what he's hearing around the Calgary Flames, the discourse around American players playing in Canadian markets, and if he expects even more moves ahead of the draft! (26:44) Pat and Logan recap a crazy weekend in the NHL, with their thoughts on th...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon continue our Draft Week 2026 coverage by sitting down for a chat with Boston University forward Tynan Lawrence! Tynan shares how he's feeling heading into the draft, his hectic season, adjusting to the U18 experience, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily ref...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon kick off Draft Week 2026 with their five burning questions for the week! Could the Flames move up in the draft? Who should they target? Are more trades on the way? All that and more to be answered ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refle...

On this edition of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames forward Ryan Lomberg for a Friday conversation focused on giving back and life off the ice! Lomberg discusses his upcoming hockey school on June 30 at the Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton — including why it’s important to him, what kids can expect from the day, and the opportunity it provides for children of fi...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon turn things over to the Friday Flames Talk Summer Mailbag with the NHL Draft just one week away and free agency less than two weeks out. The guys take your texts on all the biggest Flames and league-wide storylines — from draft scenarios and offseason plans to trades already happening around the NHL — as they work through a full hour of l...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined for the full hour by Sportsnet’s Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! With the NHL Draft just one week away, Pat and Eric dive into the significance of draft day for the Flames, what Calgary could be looking at with picks sixth and 30th overall, and why there’s growing confidence the team will land a high-impact player. The...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a look ahead to free agency with just two weeks to go, and what it all means for the Flames. The guys discuss the expectation that Calgary could be relatively quiet on July 1, why a number of pending UFAs like Ryan Lomberg, Justin Kirkland, and Victor Olofsson may not return, and how that opens the door for younger players to take...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli to reflect on the Carolina Hurricanes capturing the Stanley Cup and what stood out most from their championship run. Frank shares his thoughts on how Carolina built a title-winning team, the key moments from the Final, and what their success could mean for the rest of the league heading into the offseason. (23:07) P...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr with the 2026 NHL Draft just over a week away. Dan outlines what the final stretch looks like for Central Scouting after their rankings are released, how their evaluations evolve right up to draft day, his personal evaluations of some of the top prospects, and what teams are still working to finalize befo...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL.com Sweden’s Peter Ekholm to take a closer look at what’s shaping up to be a strong year for Swedish players at the NHL Draft. Ekholm shares his perspective on the depth of talent coming out of Sweden, his scouting report on both Ivar Stenberg and Viggo Bjokr, and what NHL teams can expect as draft week approaches. (23:54) Pat and Logan G...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor Adam Kimelman to get you set for draft week, which is now just days away. The conversation dives into the biggest intrigue points heading into Buffalo, how the top of the draft could shake out, and why San Jose going Chase Reid at number two makes sense. Kimelman also weighs in on Vancouver’s po...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour...this time coming live from Vegas for the Stanley Cup Final! He talks about how he believes this is one of the best Stanley Cup Finals we've had in recent memory, how impressive Carolina has been, and how difficult of a decision it must've been for Rod Brind'Amour to go to Bussi amid...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg kicks things off with a Friday edition of a Flames Talk Summer Mailbag! He looks at your texts for a full hour answering questions about the upcoming NHL Draft just over two weeks away! (29:34) Later, he continues answering your questions and vives a little deeper into what the team can look like next season! Who will the top line be, what can be expected...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Medicine Hat Tigers forwards Markus and Liam Ruck with the NHL Draft just two weeks away. The Ruck twins discuss their rapid rise over the past year, what this season meant for their development, their experience playing alongside Flames prospect Andrew Basha, and what draft week in Buffalo will look like for them — including the possibility...