Flames Talk

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 impressive 56.8% clip in the faceoff circle, and the looming question of whether the team should commit to a long-term extension now or wait to see if his production holds up next fall.

(31:20) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the crew gets honest about the most disappointing aspects of the 2025-26 season. From individual slumps to the overall standings, they sift through the low points before pivoting to the positive: naming their early candidates for next year's breakout player of the season.

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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 of key prospects like Rory Kerins and William Strömgren, and what he learned about coaching through adversity.

(25:17) Our Pacific Division Insider Jonathan Davis joins the show to provide a look at the NHL postseason landscape. They dive into what we've seen between the Colorado Avalanche and the LA Kings, and with the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks set for a pivotal Game 2 tonight, JD breaks down the tactical adjustments needed for the underdog Ducks to even the series.

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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, and Lawrence—and debate if a trade for a young, established piece like Mason McTavish or Conor Geekie is a realistic path forward for the organization.

(30:06) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, the crew clears out a busy text line as the listeners weighs in on the center ice dilemma. They discuss the price of admission for high-end talent and evaluate which current roster players could be moved to facilitate a major upgrade down the middle.

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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 Conroy regarding the possibility of a contract extension versus a high-value trade, and why "retention" will be the magic word in any potential deal.

(30:16) The guys wrap up the show by looking at the opening matchups of the postseason. They react to the Edmonton Oilers surviving a scare against the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 and discuss the Carolina Hurricanes taking a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators behind the steady play of Frederik Andersen. 

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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 free agent Ryan Lomberg, and dives into a chaotic week for NHL front offices—including the firing of Patrick Allvin in Vancouver and the ongoing general manager searches in Toronto and Nashville.

(24:55) On the Daily Flames Roudntable, alongside Derek Wills and Logan Gordon, the crew debates what stands as the "biggest success" of the Flames' season. Was it the graduation of top prospects, the emergence of a new goaltending tandem, or the commitment to a long-term direction? They also take a moment to look at former Flame Dan Vladar, who has become the MVP of the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently leading them through a first-round series against the Penguins.

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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 for a massive sophomore jump next fall. Finally, Meaghan gives us a peek into her broadcast prep as she gets ready for Game 2 of the Oilers and Ducks series. The guys wrap up the show with their final thoughts on the organizational direction and what fans should be watching for as the NHL draft lottery approaches.

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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 system evolved in the second half of the season to better accommodate high-end talent like Matvei Gridin and Parekh, and why those technical tweaks to the offense provide a reason for optimism heading into a critical summer for the rebuild.

(32:19) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the crew kicks off the final week of the roundtable by naming their Flames MVP from a transformative 2025-26 campaign. They also look ahead to the only remaining series yet to puck drop, breaking down the matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks and discussing whether the underdog Ducks have a path to an opening-round upset.

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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!

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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 reel goal against the LA Kings, and what he needs to do throughout the 2026 offseason. Plus, a heartwarming story around Dustin Wolf a young fan, and Eric's latest article on Dion Phaneuf!

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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 evaluations on the year for the Flames, and their biggest takeaways from Locker Cleanout Day!

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