Flames Talk

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined in studio by Flames play-by-play voice Jon Abbott for a wide-ranging conversation on where things stand for Calgary early in the offseason. The two discuss why a quiet summer so far might not be a bad thing, how busy things could get with the draft approaching, the Flames’ stockpile of picks, and the growing questions around Blake Coleman’s futur...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a closer look at which Flames players are set up for crucial offseasons as Calgary continues to shape its future. The guys each highlight three names they believe need big summers, including Zayne Parekh as he looks to build strength and establish himself over a full NHL season, Morgan Frost as he eyes a breakout year down the middle,...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli to take a wide-ranging look around the league with just over two weeks to go until the NHL Draft in Buffalo. Frank shares his latest read on how the draft board is shaping up following the Combine, who he believes could go first overall, and what kind of player Calgary might be targeting at sixth overall. The conver...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Sportsnet prospect analyst Jason Bukala to break down his latest draft rankings. The conversation dives into what separates Ivar Stenberg and Gavin McKenna at the top, why Caleb Malhotra slots in as Bukala’s top-ranked centre, and how players like Viggo Bjorck and Keaton Verhoeff are evaluated despite questions around size,...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Calgary Flames alumnus Colin Patterson to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Flames GM Cliff Fletcher, who passed away Friday at the age of 90. Patterson shares his memories of Fletcher’s impact on the franchise, from stories of negotiating his next contract directly with Cliff, how Cliff recruited Colin to Calgary,...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into Calgary’s upcoming UFA decisions with less than a month to go before key deadlines. The guys run through the full list — including Ryan Lomberg, Victor Olofsson, Jake Bean, and more — and weigh the balance between sentiment and pragmatism as the Flames shape their roster. Pat and Logan revisit their stance on Lomberg, discuss wh...

On hour two of Flames Talk, it’s the Eric Francis Hour — live from Las Vegas! Pat and Eric open with the passing of Cliff Fletcher and reflect on what he meant to this franchise. Then, Eric weighs in on the Flames untouchables list — the 2027 first-round pick, Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin, Cole Reschny, Dustin Wolf, and Matt Coronato — and whether anyone is truly off the table on a team still searc...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon open with the sad news of Cliff Fletcher’s passing at the age of 90. The first general manager in Flames history, Fletcher built the franchise from its Atlanta roots through the move to Calgary and all the way to the 1989 Stanley Cup championship. Pat and Logan take a moment to celebrate his legacy before diving into the Friday Flames Talk...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos to dive into his latest Offseason Trade Board! Nick shares his thoughts on the potential for Calgary to move Blake Coleman and Morgan Frost this offseason, the news of Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requesting a trade, the Oilers exploring spots for Darnell Nurse, and more! (22:31) Our goaltending ana...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon share their top picks for who the Flames could target at the end of the First Round of the 2026 NHL Draft! They share their thoughts on targets like the Ruck Twins, JP Hurlbert, Ilya Morozov, and more! (29:11) Calgary Flames prospect Andrew Basha joins the show! Andrew dives into what the summer has been like for him as he's set to return...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon follow up on a segment from an earlier show about what assets on the would be considered untouchables, as they look at the textline to see how people are poking holes in each of their lists of untouchables! They debate trade proposals, pick swaps, and more! (23:01) Jonathan Davis from NHL Network joins the program to react to game one of t...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by NHL.com Senior Draft Writer and host of the NHL Draft Class podcast Mike Morreale from Buffalo! Mike breaks down his scouting report on some of the top names in the draft, like Gavin McKenna, Carson Carels, Keaton Verheoff, Chase Reid, and Alberts Smits, where the Flames could go in the draft, and who could be the next home r...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordan take a deep dive into how many untouchable assets the Flames currently have in the system! They debate names like Ethan Wyttenbach, Matt Coronato, and if any of the Flames' future draft picks should be considered as well. The guys take a deep dive into the text line to answer your questions on who you believe on the Flames are currently un...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli live from Raleigh! Frank breaks down how busy the Flames could get this summer, how much Craig Conroy is working the phones ahead of the Draft, and what the hiring of Manny Malhotra in Vancouver could mean for Calgary’s search for a franchise centre. Plus, Frank shares takeaways from the commissioner’s annual availa...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into some of the latest burning questions around the team by taking questions from the text line! They share their takes on if the Flames could potentially move up in the draft, what moves could happen during the draft process, and if they end up picking at sixth overall, what names they could see being selected!   (33:35) To wrap up...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon check in on some of the members of the Flames who have been representing their countries at the World Championships! They discuss Olli Maata winning his first international gold medal for Finland, and how he has handled the transition of being traded from Utah to Calgary. They share their thoughts on Martin Pospisil, Matt Coronato, and Dev...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon spend the full hour diving into the text line on the Friday Flames Talk Summer Mailbag! Pat and Logan give their takes on if the Flames should move on from Dustin Wolf. The guys share their thoughts on who the most underrated prospects are in the draft, along with why the Flames should select Keaton Verhoeff if he falls outside of the top...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis hour! With the Avalanche getting swept by the Golden Knights, Pat and Eric discuss the connections between the Flames and Golden Knights. They highlight how Flames fans are paying extra attention to the Finals because of the draft picks and former players involved with Vegas. Plus, Pat asks...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a deep dive into what the Flames could do down the middle with names such as Caleb Malhotra and Viggo Bjorck in the draft or Mason McTavish of the Ducks and Shane Wright of the Seattle Kraken. They take a look a Nick Kypreos's trade board and discuss who could be potential options for the Flames. (33:42) Pat and Logan Gordon are j...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by a pair of elite prospects and former Victoria Royals teammates who spent their freshman seasons together at the University of North Dakota, 2025 18th-overall pick Cole Reschny and top draft prospect Keaton Verhoeff! Reschny chats about his transition to college hockey after putting up 35 points in 36 games, and Verhoeff dives into his freshman...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the non-draft trade market following Nick Kypreos’ first summer trade board. To no surprise, Blake Coleman is the premier Flames asset generating buzz, and Pat and Logan break down the heavy interest in Coleman from the trade deadline, and explain how a lack of salary retention stalled a deal. With Coleman heading into the final...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg spends the full hour diving into the 960960 text line to answer all of your questions about the team on the Friday Flames Talk Summer Mailbag! Pat gives his take on if the Flames should trade up in the draft, along with who they might take wherever they end up. Pat shares his thoughts on the ceiling of prospects like Carson Carels and Viggo Björck, and wha...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! With the draft five weeks away, Pat and Eric discuss the possibility of the Flames trading up into Chicago or New York's position. They highlight the Flames' lack of a top-end forward prospect and how it might be a reasonable time to overpay in order to get one. Pat asks Eric his thoug...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into one of the toughest dilemmas for a lot of Flames right now as they look at the future of Ryan Lomberg. The guys look back at the last two seasons of work that Ryan Lomberg has brought to Calgary, and they break down the options for GM Craig Conroy this offseason. (26:18) Our goaltending expert, Kevin Woodley joins the show! Kevin...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Prince Albert Raiders defenceman and upcoming draft prospect Daxon Rudolph! They talk to Daxon about how the offseason has been going, his excitement for the upcoming draft, and his personal reflection on the past season. They also dive into Daxon's playstyle and big offensive jump this season, his opinions on being a hig...