Flames Talk

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a deep dive into the Flames' prospect pool! Pat and Logan recap their interview with Ethan Wyttenbach and discuss his decision to return to Quinnipiac for his sophomore season with the possibility of turning pro depending on how the season plays out. They also tackle the Flames' situation around the 50-contract maximum and how the...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Quinnipiac forward and Calgary Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach! Pat and Logan talk to Ethan about how his summer has gone after his team was eliminated in the NCAA Tournament, the process of choosing between the USHL and college hockey, and how life on campus has been treating him. They also touch on Ethan's playstyle an...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon explore how the Flames' offseason will look in terms of free agents. With free agency still a ways away, the guys tackle the team's restricted free agent situation and discuss what they should do with players like William Stromgren, Brennan Othmann, and Parker Bell. They also talk about how bigger decisions need to be made surrounding...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon talk about how the Flames' options at 6th overall are starting to narrow as draft day gets closer! Pat and Logan take a deep dive into prospect Viggo Björck and talk about how he is starting to emerge as a favourite for the Flames considering the lack of depth the team has down the middle. (31:13) Pat is joined by NHL Network's Johnathan...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Sportsnet's draft and prospects expert, Sam Cosentino! Sam dives into the details of his latest mock draft, which has the Flames taking Tynan Lawrence at sixth overall, highlights some of the players he'll be keeping an eye on at the draft, and if the Flames could move up to draft Ivar Stenberg! (22:16) The prospect talk cont...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to share his thoughts on Montreal's game seven win over the Buffalo Sabres, and if the Flames could follow the Canadiens' rebuild model! Frank reacts to the two Conference Finals matchups, his reactions to Vegas' fine, and more from around the league! (33:03) Pat and Logan Gordon continue...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! As the quiet offseason for the Flames continues, Pat and Eric discuss what might happen between now and the draft. They talk about what the packages are for the Flames to potentially move up into the top 3 and why it could be a good move for the team as they transition from the Saddled...

On hour one of Flames Talk, it is time for the Friday Flames Talk Summer Mailbag. Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon spend the full hour diving into the jam-packed 960960 text line to answer your questions about the offseason ahead. With the draft officially six weeks away, the guys focus in on the reality of Calgary trading into the top five and what it might take for a move like that to happen. The...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the logjam on the wing for the Flames! With Matvei Gridin, Matt Coronato, and Joel Farabee all pushing for top-six minutes, the guys evaluate the uncertain futures of Yegor Sharangovich and Martin Pospisil. They analyze Sharangovich’s struggle to find a permanent home in the lineup as his new contract kicks in and debate what Mar...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames play-by-play voice Derek Wills for his first appearance in a month. The crew takes stock of a quiet start to the offseason in Calgary, discussing the decision to bring back the entire coaching staff on two-year extensions and the lingering frustration of dropping to sixth overall in the draft lottery. They also look ah...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined in-studio by O2K Sports Player agent Dave Cowan! The guys talk to Dave about how draft time is for an agent, what it's like for a player during draft time, and how draft buzz on social media is something that young players need to manage leading up to the draft. They also talk about how Zach Whitecloud is off the ice, the value...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon start the show by exploring what could happen with the Calgary Flames and their 6th overall pick with the draft six weeks away! The guys explore different pre-draft prospect rankings and who might be available when the Flames are on the clock, while also debating if the team should take a forward or defenceman. Plus, they discuss how playe...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon talk to draft prospect Carson Carels about his past month after the Prince George Cougars season came to an end, along with how he is feeling before the upcoming NHL Draft! Carson shares his personal scouting report on his game, his past season at Prince George, and his experience at the World Juniors. Plus, his thoughts on the possibi...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the future of the Flames and their abundance of middle-six wingers. They talk about how players' roles on the team are up in the air, Jonathan Huberdeau's timeline around his hip injury, and where Connor Zary fits into the forward core with AHL players ready to make the jump to the NHL! (28:38) Pat and Logan recap game four betw...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL Insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to dive into all the latest thoughts from around the NHL, including the Flames' options after sliding to pick six at the NHL Draft Lottery, the latest on the story between the Edmonton Oilers and Bruce Cassidy, Vancouver's General Manager search, and more! The views and opinions expres...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan open with the news that Daniil Miromanov is expected to return to Russia next season, bringing his time in Calgary to an end. The guys discuss why the move isn’t surprising, what never materialized after he was acquired in the Noah Hanifin trade, and how that deal ultimately looks in hindsight — including the Flames’ return and the lessons learned from the...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan kick off the new week by digging into Adam Klapka being left off Czechia’s World Championship roster after initially being expected to make the team. The guys break down the surprise omission, the makeup of the Czech roster, and what it says about how Klapka is viewed outside of Calgary, plus what his role and future with the Flames could look like moving...

On hour two of Flames Talk, it is time for the Friday Flames Talk Summer Mailbag. Pat spends the full hour flying solo and diving into a jam-packed text line at 960960 to answer your questions on a variety of offseason topics. With the draft lottery now in the rearview mirror, the conversation centers on who the Flames should target with the sixth overall selection and how the team might use its s...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! Following the draft lottery results that saw Calgary slide to number six, Pat and Eric discuss the sting of seeing Toronto and San Jose jump into the top two spots. They debate the feasibility of moving up from six and why fans should expect Craig Conroy to try and make a significant s...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon continue to dive into all things NHL Draft, and start to narrow down the list of what players the Flames could have available to them at the sixth overall selection at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft! (31:30) We take all sorts of listener texts as the textline share their pick on who the Flames should draft at number six overall! (54:36) Our...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames assistant coach, Trent Cull! Trent shares how he's feeling having a new two-year extension under his belt, the changes he made with the team and the defence core, transitioning from being a head coach in the AHL to an NHL assistant coach, the young blueline, losing two workhorses in MacKenzie Weegar and Rasmus Ande...

On hour two of Flames Talk, the focus turns to the strategy of the 2026 NHL Draft now that the draft position is officially locked in. Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon explore the "now what?" of the situation, debating whether Craig Conroy should look to package assets—including the Vegas first-round pick and a stockpile of second-rounders—to move back up into the top three. They weigh the pros and...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon sift through the wreckage of Tuesday’s NHL Draft Lottery results. With the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks winning the two draws, the Flames dropped from fourth to sixth overall—the absolute worst-case scenario for the organization. The guys clear out a heated text line as fans react to the results and the frustration of sliding do...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to the Flames officially landing the sixth overall selection at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft! Hear from Craig Conroy as he shares his instant reaction to the news, and the guys dive into what it means for Calgary landing their highest pick since 2016. Plus, we take all sorts of your texts as Flames fans react to the news. The views a...

On this special edition of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon guide you through the entirety of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery! The guys set the stage with the rules of the draft, and share how they're feeling ahead of learning where the team's highest selection in ten years could be, before sending it off to the NHL Studios and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly. The views and opinions expressed...