Flames Talk

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! With Connor Zary’s new contract now official, the guys look ahead to rookie camp and preseason, just around the corner. Eric shares his thoughts on how the Flames can avoid taking a step back this season, and they dive into MacKenzie Weegar’s passionate comments about respect, expectations, and national...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off the hour reacting to Connor Zary’s new three-year deal worth $3.775 million AAV. The guys dive into why it’s a win for both the player and the team, what it means for Zary’s role this season, and debate if he'll see more time as a winger or a centre! (27:42) Plus, the guys dive into some leftover texts from Thursday’s Mailbag; Ra...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers open up and dive into the Flames Talk Mailbag! With rookie camp just a week away and main camp right behind it, the guys answer your burning questions from the text line — covering everything from Connor Zary’s development, Rasmus Andersson’s role, playoff hopes, potential line combos, and more. The views and opinions expressed in this p...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers welcome Kevin Woodley from InGoal Magazine and NHL.com for a deep dive into goaltending storylines around the league. Woodley shares insights from his recent conversation with Flames goalie Dustin Wolf, including Wolf’s reaction to being left off Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp list — and whether he can still earn a spot. Plus, th...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Calgary Flames assistant coach Dave Lowry, who returns to the organization as an Assistant Coach!. Lowry shares how his return came together, what excites him about the current team and coaching staff, and reflects on his long-standing relationship with Calgary — from signing in 2000 to catching the coaching bug during the...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Meaghan Mikkelson joins Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers to break down the Flames’ coaching changes, what’s ahead for Connor Zary, and how Olympic camp snubs could motivate Dustin Wolf and Nazem Kadri! 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...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the latest confusion around the NHL/NHLPA rule changes — and what it all means for Flames prospect Zayne Parekh. Could the 19-year-old actually be eligible for the AHL this season? The guys break down what’s real, what’s still in negotiation, and why the Flames would love to have that option. (36:45) Then, the Pacific Division...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the latest news around the Calgary Flames and the NHL! The guys break down the news that coach Brad Larsen will not be returning to the team and that the Flames have brought in Dave Lowry, and some new NHLPA changes that could be implemented for this coming season! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off a new season of Flames Talk! The guys wrap up a relatively quiet offseason for the Flames, and get you caught up on all the top stories of the summer! They recap the 2025 NHL Draft, the Rasmus Andersson  and Connor Zary sagas, the goaltending story, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by the radio voice of the Flames, Derek Wills! Derek joins the show to bring some of his latest thoughts; including expectations for Year Four from Jonathan Huberdeau, Matt Coronato's best spot in the lineup, and the goaltending situation as a whole! (34:08) The guys bring the latest extensions for some of the young players f...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the biggest questions surrounding some of the Flames' top players as we continue to edge closer towards the start of Training Camp! They ask if this is the 'true' form of what we can expect from Jonathan Huberdeau in a Flames jersey, will Dustin Wolf have to play 60 games, will Zayne Parekh belongs in the NHL all season, and m...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take stock of the latest on the Connor Zary contract situation as the forward remains without a contract for the 2025-26 season. The guys bring their latest thoughts on what could be causing the stall in talks, the options we could see taken from both sides, and how it could affect Zary's upcoming season. (32:10) We continue our spin ar...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into all the battles that could come up in Training Camp as we are less than one month away! The guys dive into who they think could see slot in on the right side of Kadri and Huberdeau, the backup goaltender, the best fit to play with Backlund and Coleman, and more! (32:16) Calgary Flames prospect Eric Jamieson joins the show! Eri...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson continue the Rasmus Andersson conversation as we are officially a month away from the start of Flames training camp. The guys continue to chat about if Andersson will be on the roster when camp gets started, share his latest comments to a Swedish outlet, and debate how much longer this could go on for. (29:17) We continue our Pacific Di...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson kick off the show live from the Rogers Charity Classic by diving into Dustin Wolf's next contract extension. The guys bring the latest info on what Wolf has to say on the matter, Craig Conroy's latest comments on the deal, and debate exactly what we could expect the contract to look like. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by the voice of the Flames, Derek Wills! Derek shares his recap of the 2024-25 season from his point of view, why he thinks the team still has lots of room to grow, where he sees spots for Connor Zary and Yegor Sharangovich, some prospect talk, and the latest on Rasmus Andersson! (25:27) Mike Benton of the Seattle Kraken Audio...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames Skills Consultant, Matt Stajan! Matt gets us caught up on how his summer has gone, his first impressions of the Flames' most recently drafted centres in Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter, what goes into helping young prospects improve, and more! (24:51) Our spin around the Pacific Division continues as we shift to Vanc...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson try to put together the puzzle that is this team's forward lineup for night one of the season! The guys break down which players could find themselves on the fringe, who was the hardest to slot in, and share their day one forward lines! (26:12) New Calgary Wranglers head coach Brett Sutter joins the show! Brett gets us up to speed on ho...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson kick off the week by diving into their expectations for Zayne Parekh and some more of the Flames' prospects! The guys debate which young player we could see crack the big club's roster this season, and the latest on the Calgary Wranglers. (25:34) The guys kick off their spin around the Pacific Division as they start with the Edmonton Oi...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour. The two breakdown the upcoming season, deliberating on the Connor Zary situation, the potential of a long term or short term deal, his development, and the impact this uncertainty is causing nearing training camp. The discussion continues into where Rasmus Andersson stands with the Fla...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat and Wes are joined by Jon Abbott, the play-by-play voice for the Calgary Flames. They talk about Connor Zary being an still remaining unsigned as an RFA, Zayne Parekh's potential to play next season, how reliant this team might be on Dustin Wolf, and all the big storylines he'll be looking for at training camp! (26:59) For the first time ever, the Mailbag overflows!...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson open up the Flames Talk Mailbag once again! The guys answer listener's burning questions around the backup goaltending competition, Rasmus Andersson, player movement around the league, 'sleeper prospects', and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson preview year two for Dustin Wolf in the NHL! The guys share what they're expecting to see from Dustin in his second full season, and just how much it could affect the Flames' season in 2025-26. (29:12) Pat and Wes reflect on the career of Sidney Crosby on his 38th birthday, and take some time to appreciate the legacy The Kid has already...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordan talk with former Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers player, Luke Gazdic at the Battle of Alberta Golf Tournament in Red Deer. They talk about the how important the event is, Gazdic's career in the NHL and his most memorable fight, his expectations for the Flames and the Oilers next season, and his transition to a broadcast career! The...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordan are joined by Flames goaltender and Calder finalist, Dustin Wolf, coming from the Battle of Alberta Golf Tournament in Red Deer! Dustin Talks about how his offseason has been going, Golf, his level of excitement for the new stadium, his time at the Calgary Stampede, the mindset going into next season, and Dan Vladar moving to Philadelp...