Flames Talk

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to set the stage for the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery! Frank dispels the "rigged" myths by explaining the transparency of the 14-ball draw process and previews what kind of impact player the Flames can expect even if they slide to the 4-6 range. The conversation also turns to the massive shakeup in Toronto, as John Ch...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon look ahead to what is arguably the most critical date in recent franchise history: the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. With the Flames holding 95 out of 1,000 possible ball combinations—good for a 9.5% chance at the first overall pick—the guys weigh the franchise-altering potential of winning big on Tuesday. They debate who the Flames could or sho...

On hour two of Flames Talk, it is time for the Friday Summer Mailbag! With the Draft Lottery just four days away, the text line is buzzing with questions about Calgary’s odds and potential targets for the 2026 NHL Draft. Pat and Logan spend the hour tackling your theories on offseason trades, free agency targets, and how the current playoff results might shift the Flames' strategy. The views and o...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the big news of the day: the Calgary Flames have officially signed their entire coaching staff to two-year contract extensions! Head coach Ryan Huska joins the program to discuss why retaining Dave Lowry, Cail MacLean, Trent Cull, Jason LaBarbera, and Jamie was a top priority for the organization, and Huska reflects on the "unani...

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon kick off the show by diving into the season that was for the Flames' number one prospect, Zayne Parekh! The guys share their thoughts on the year Parekh had, and where expectations could lie for the defenceman in Year Two. (41:33) The guys take stock of the latest around the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the NHL's rumour mill, as reports co...

On the season finale of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we present some of the great conversation topics left on the cutting room floor from our second season! First off, we hear from Hall of Fame broadcaster Peter Maher (3:37) who takes us through a day in the life during his career! Then we hear from 2004 legend Mike Commodore (10:17) as he looks back at the end of his NHL career. Following that,...

On hour two of Flames Talk, we officially kick off the first edition of the Flames Talk Friday Summer Mailbag! With the regular season in the rearview mirror, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon spend the full hour clearing out a jam-packed text line to answer your burning questions. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the po...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon tackle the million-dollar question: how long should a proper rebuild actually take? One week removed from locker clean-out day, the guys discuss Craig Conroy’s commitment to a new organizational philosophy and why the Flames might have a head start compared to other rebuilding franchises. They look at successful blueprints like Anaheim and...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a look between the pipes with goaltending expert Kevin Woodley! Now that the dust has settled, Kevin provides a comprehensive year-in-review for the Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley tandem. The guys discuss the sustainability of this young duo heading into next season, the impact of Arsenii Sergeev’s memorable NHL debut, and the unfolding...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon continue their look at the Flames' center ice depth by focusing on Morgan Frost. After a strong finish to the season—racking up 14 points in the final 21 games—the guys debate whether Frost has another gear or if he has found his ceiling as a high-end offensive specialist. They break down Craig Conroy’s end-of-year challenge to Frost, his...

On hour two of Flames Talk, we head to the farm as Calgary Wranglers Head Coach Brett Sutter joins the program to wrap up the AHL season. Following a tough campaign that ended on a high note with back-to-back wins in Colorado, Sutter provides a candid evaluation of his first year behind the bench. He discusses the "mandate of development" versus the win-loss record, sharing insights on the growth...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon tackle the "white whale" of the Flames' rebuild: the search for a true number one center. Following recent buzz from Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts, the guys discuss whether Craig Conroy has the assets to move into the elite center market this summer. They break down the upcoming draft class—headlined by top pivots like Malhotra, Bjorck,...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon tackle what is arguably the biggest story of the summer: the future of Blake Coleman. After being the subject of intense trade speculation at the deadline, Coleman remains a Flame, but with the offseason here, the conversation shifts back to whether he fits a rebuilding timeline. The guys break down comments from both Coleman and GM Craig...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to conduct the final postmortem on the Flames' 2025-26 season. While the Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing elsewhere, the focus here is on the future of the roster and the importance of a patient rebuilding process. Frank shares his insights on the potential trade market for Blake Coleman, the future of pending...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames colour voice Meaghan Mikkelson for her final appearance of the season. The conversation focuses on the ultimate evaluation of the past year: by what metric do we call this season a success or a failure? Mikk shares her perspective on the growth of the youth movement and helps set the bar for Zayne Parekh as he prepares...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon officially shift into offseason mode as they reflect on the biggest takeaways from locker clean-out day. The guys dive into a candid comment from Connor Zary regarding the development of Zayne Parekh and the team's youngest stars, sparking a debate on the balance between rigid structure and creative freedom. They analyze how Ryan Huska’s s...

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're continuing our chat with former Flames assistant coach Rich Preston! Listen in as Rich chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about his playing career in the NHL and WHA. Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Rich also discusses some of the many future Hall of Famers he played with and more! The views and opinions expressed...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric recap everything we heard from the Flames' players and management following Locker Cleanout Day at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the team finally leaning into a rebuild, and more! (29:32) The guys look back at the season that was for Zayne Parekh, his highlight re...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into everything we heard from players and management from the Flames' Locker Cleanout Day! They react to everything we saw this season from the 2025-26 Flames, what the offseason and draft could look like this summer, and more! (17:28) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the guys go around and share their final evaluation...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon sit down for an exclusive chat with General Manager Craig Conroy as Flames' Locker Cleanout Day starts to wind down. Conroy shares his personal evaluation of the season for his team, how he'll be approaching the 2026 NHL Draft, what options he'll be exploring in the offseason, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are...

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by head coach Ryan Huska! As Locker Cleanout Day continues, Huska sits down to chat about his evaluation of the season that was for his group, what he'd like to see improve for next season, and highlight some of the players he thinks has taken big steps this year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...

Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy wrapped up the 2025-26 season on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome. 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/ Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps...

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska wrapped up the 2025-26 season on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome. 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/ Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, W...

Morgan Frost and Martin Pospisil spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome. 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/ Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch...

Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley spoke to the media on locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome. 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/ Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and...