Flames Talk

On hour two of Flames Talk, goaltending expert Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine joins Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordonto analyze the crease in Calgary and across the league. Kevin breaks down Devin Cooley’s bounce-back performances on this homestand, Dustin Wolf’s ideal workload for next season, and why Oilers fans should be feeling unsettled about their goaltending situation heading into the playof...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon shine a light on the resurgence of Morgan Frost. Since the trade deadline, Frost has arguably played the best hockey of his career, finding instant chemistry on a dynamic line with Matvei Gridin and Matt Coronato. The guys discuss whether this elevated play makes him a definitive part of the Flames' long-term future and feature insights fr...

On hour two of Flames Talk, the focus shifts to the farm team as Wranglers GM Brad Pascall joins the show. Pascall sums up a challenging season in the AHL, the balance between winning and prospect development, and how first-year head coach Brett Sutter has navigated the adversity. He also provides an update on Rory Kerins’ injury status and explains the process behind late-season NHL recalls. (23:...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon break down the offensive spark provided by Zayne Parekh in Tuesday’s victory. The guys discuss whether his big power-play goal can ignite a scoring streak down the final stretch and feature reactions from Head Coach Ryan Huska and veteran Joel Hanley on Parekh's development. Plus, Pat and Logan address the "winning streak vs. draft lottery...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 3-2 shootout victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Joel Hanley and Cail MacLean join the show live, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin, and Yegor Sharangovich address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action! Th...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan open up the Flames Talk Mailbag for a full hour of listener-driven puck talk. With the trade deadline in the rearview and the offseason looming, the guys dive into your questions on everything from upcoming college free-agent signings and AHL recalls to the long-term usage of the team's young core. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to break down the hottest topics around the league and right here in Calgary. They discuss the Flames' surprising three-game win streak and the ongoing debate between building a winning culture versus securing a top draft pick. Frank also weighs in on AJ Greer’s three-game suspension, the latest heat on the Departme...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan are joined by Flames color voice Meaghan Mikkelson to break down the "Matvei Gridin fever" sweeping Calgary. They discuss the rookie's ceiling for next season and dive back into the complex balance between winning games and securing lottery odds. (26:54) To wrap up the show, catch an exclusive chat between Pat and Flames defensive prospect Abram Wiebe! Wit...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon tackle the growing debate surrounding the Flames' recent three-game winning streak. While the "Tank for McKenna" discourse is reaching a fever pitch, the guys discuss the reality of NHL parity and why it’s impossible to ask young players like Matvei Gridin or goaltenders like Dustin Wolf to simply stop competing.   (22:28) On the Daily Fla...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 4-3 OT victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tyson Gross and Adam Lowry join the show live, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Devin Cooley, and Ryan Strome address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action! The views and opinions express...

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're continuing our chat with former Flames fourth-round pick Paul Kruse! Listen in as Paul chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about getting called up to the NHL for the first time and his first NHL experiences! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Paul also looks back at some of his most memorable fights in the league and m...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. Matt Coronato and Jason LaBarbera join the show live, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Morgan Frost, Blake Coleman, and Victor Olofsson address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action! The views...

On hour two of Flames Talk, it’s the Eric Francis Hour. Sportsnet’s Eric Francis joins Pat Steinberg to dive deep into the big-picture questions facing the organization. The focus remains on the "unsure" category of the roster, specifically evaluating where players like Connor Zary and Morgan Frost fit into the long-term rebuild plan and what they need to show over the final stretch of the season...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon discuss the Calgary Flames’ commitment to a post-deadline youth movement as they prepare to face the Florida Panthers. With the "youth is the priority" mandate in full effect, the guys break down the third consecutive game featuring the Zayne Parekh and Hunter Brzustewicz pairing and the difficult roster balance that keeps veterans like Ry...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames' 2-1 shootout victory over the St. Louis Blues. Matvei Gridin and Trent Cull join the show live, and we hear from inside the locker room as Head Coach Ryan Huska, Connor Zary, Devin Cooley, and Joel Farabee address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action! The views an...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan take a "one year later" look at tonight’s matchup between the Flames and the St. Louis Blues. They compare where both teams sat in the playoff hunt last March versus their current battle for high lottery odds, breaking down how regressions in goaltending and goal scoring led to such a dramatic shift in the standings for both franchises. (21:50) Jonathan Da...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon kick off the final 15-game sprint of the season by zeroing in on two players with plenty to prove: Morgan Frost and Connor Zary. The guys debate whether these forwards are truly part of the long-term big picture in Calgary, looking at Frost’s opportunity as a top offensive center and Zary’s development amidst a wave of emerging talent like...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the league. Frank shares his thoughts on the Flames' focus for the remainder of the season, the latest on Leon Draisaitl’s injury status in Edmonton, and the fallout from the recent GMs' meetings—including the heated debate over allowing 19-year-olds to play in the AHL...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon look ahead to a season-long six-game homestand beginning Wednesday night. The guys discuss why this two-week stretch is a crucial time for fans to support the youth movement, highlighting the standout play of Matvei Gridin and the continued growth of the Zayne Parekh and Hunter Brzustewicz pairing. They also look for potential milestones,...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show live to share their thoughts and her choice for the hardest-working Flame. We also hear from inside the locker room as head coach Ryan Huska, Blake Coleman, and Matt Coronato address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action! T...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames color voice Meaghan Mikkelson to preview a highly anticipated lineup change. For the first time, fans will see Zayne Parekh and Hunter Brzustewicz in the lineup together, and "Mikk" shares her thoughts on how that pairing could impact the final stretch of the season. They also discuss Connor Zary’s current role and the...

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the massive news that Calgary has been named a host city for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. CSEC President and CEO Robert Hayes joins the show to discuss the selection process, the economic impact on the city, and how the new Scotia Place played a pivotal role in landing seven tournament games. The guys also break down the unique...

Pat Steinberg hosts the Flames Talk Postgame Show following the Flames' 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders. Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show live to share their thoughts and her choice for the hardest-working Flame. We also hear from inside the locker room as head coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, and Dustin Wolf address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!...

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we're chatting with former Flames fourth-round pick Paul Kruse! Listen in as Paul chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson about his minor hockey days in Merritt, BC and getting drafted by the Flames in 1990! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Paul also looks back at his time playing for Calgary's minor league affiliate in Salt L...

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric joins Pat to discuss the Flames' direction after the trade deadline and the priority on younger players. Plus, Eric and Pat talk about the Flames signing college free agent center Tyson Gross. (31:49) Pat and Eric talk about Eric's latest article on Sportsnet.ca about...