On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers welcome Scott Wheeler from The Athletic to break down his annual prospect rankings, where the Flames jumped to 13th overall. They discuss why Zayne Parekh stands alone at the top of Calgary’s system, how the 2024 draft class has boosted the team’s depth, and where key prospects like Matvei Gridin, Sam Honzek, and Hunter Brzustewicz rank within the organization.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers provide an update on Kevin Bahl’s injury after Ryan Huska confirmed he’s now week-to-week. They discuss what the Flames are missing without him, the potential timeline for his return, and whether Calgary should consider calling up a left-shot defenseman like Ilya Solovyov or Yan Kuznetsov. They also break down Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to Washington, highlighting the intensity between Rasmus Andersson and Tom Wilson, Adam Klapka’s physical presence, and why the game had an extra edge.

(30:22) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills dives into the loss to the Capitals and explores how the Flames should handle their defense corps with Bahl sidelined. Should they keep rolling with Tyson Barrie and Daniil Miromanov, or is it time to bring in some fresh legs from the Wranglers?

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Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame after the Flames fall to the Washington Capitals by a score of 3-1. Clark Bishop and Trent Cull join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Coach Ryan Huska, Rasmus Andersson, Blake Coleman, and Tyson Barrie address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the recalls of Tyson Barrie and Adam Klapka ahead of the Flames’ matchup against Washington, discuss Rory Kerins’ reassignment to the AHL, and explain why top-line minutes in the minors are better for his development than a fourth-line NHL role.  

(20:34) NHL Network insider Jonathan Davis joins the show for a spin around the Pacific Division, providing updates on the division's most compelling storylines, key performances, and playoff implications as the season heats up.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers discuss the Flames’ blueline adjustments as they prepare to face the Capitals without Kevin Bahl. They analyze how his absence impacts the team’s defense, the importance of the Andersson-Bahl pairing, and why Jake Bean’s move into the top four alongside MacKenzie Weegar is so intriguing. The guys also touch on Tyson Barrie’s return to the NHL lineup after a two-month absence and highlight MacKenzie Weegar’s thoughts on suiting up for Team Canada at the 4 Nations.

(25:40) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, Pat, and Aaron delves into the lineup changes for Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals, including how Adam Klapka can make an impact and what to expect from the Bean-Weegar defensive pairing.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers discuss Team Canada's need for another defenceman after Alex Pietrangelo withdraws due to an ailment. They debate whether MacKenzie Weegar could fill the role, evaluate other potential options like Evan Bouchard, Dougie Hamilton, and Drew Doughty, and consider the growing trend of players opting out to prepare for the NHL season's stretch drive.

(23:33) Flames VP of Hockey Operations and Wranglers GM Brad Pascall joins the show to provide insight into the team’s recent performances, Rory Kerins’ reassignment, and the importance of veteran players like Dryden Hunt. Brad also reflects on Devin Cooley’s return and Clark Bishop’s inspiring story, including his first NHL goal in six years.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the Flames' weekend road trip, featuring a win and a loss. They analyze the Kevin Bahl hit and its fallout, the team’s new defensive pairings, and Rory Kerins’ surprising reassignment to the AHL Wranglers. The guys also discuss Dan Vladar’s struggles in Winnipeg and the challenges of managing Dustin Wolf’s workload moving forward.

(31:34) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, Aaron, and Pat highlights Andrei Kuzmenko’s strong recent performances and the sudden resurgence of the Washington Capitals.

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Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame following the Flames 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. We hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, MacKenzie Weegar, and Nazem Kadri address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg after a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild is on demand! To open up the show Pat is joined by the colour voice of the Flames, Meaghan Mikkelson! Meaghan and pat break down the game and give out their hardest working Flame award!

(7:29) Later on, we hear from HC Ryan Huska, Rasmus Andersson and many others before we get into your great calls and texts. To close out the show we hear from Clark Bishop and the 1st star of the game Andrei Kuzmenko!

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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! Eric dives into Ryan Huska’s performance as the Flames' head coach and discusses why a contract extension could be on the horizon. He examines the partnership between Huska and Craig Conroy, their shared contract timelines, and what makes them a strong tandem moving forward.

(30:14) Eric also breaks down the Flames' playoff outlook, his confidence in their chances of securing a wildcard spot. He shares thoughts on Jakob Pelletier’s recent surge, Tyson Barrie’s conditioning loan to the AHL, and Dustin Wolf’s critical role in Calgary’s postseason push.

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