Flames Talk

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour. The two breakdown the upcoming season, deliberating on the Connor Zary situation, the potential of a long term or short term deal, his development, and the impact this uncertainty is causing nearing training camp. The discussion continues into where Rasmus Andersson stands with the Flames, where he might go, what a trade could look like, and the distraction it can cause for the locker room.

(25:07) The hour continues with the two talking about a young tennis star that has Canada in a choke hold. Eric shares his thoughts on Victoria Mboko, and her performance at the National Bank Open. Plus his opinions on how Naomi Osaka responded after her match against Mboko. The conversation makes its way to Dustin Wolf and what to anticipate heading into his second year as a mainstay in the league.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat and Wes are joined by Jon Abbott, the play-by-play voice for the Calgary Flames. They talk about Connor Zary being an still remaining unsigned as an RFA, Zayne Parekh's potential to play next season, how reliant this team might be on Dustin Wolf, and all the big storylines he'll be looking for at training camp!

(26:59) For the first time ever, the Mailbag overflows! Some great questions from yesterday that weren't answered are resolved by the guys, including Mikael Backlund's future, Rasmus Andersson, and Dustin Wolf.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson open up the Flames Talk Mailbag once again! The guys answer listener's burning questions around the backup goaltending competition, Rasmus Andersson, player movement around the league, 'sleeper prospects', and much more!

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson preview year two for Dustin Wolf in the NHL! The guys share what they're expecting to see from Dustin in his second full season, and just how much it could affect the Flames' season in 2025-26.

(29:12) Pat and Wes reflect on the career of Sidney Crosby on his 38th birthday, and take some time to appreciate the legacy The Kid has already left on the NHL.

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On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordan talk with former Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers player, Luke Gazdic at the Battle of Alberta Golf Tournament in Red Deer. They talk about the how important the event is, Gazdic's career in the NHL and his most memorable fight, his expectations for the Flames and the Oilers next season, and his transition to a broadcast career!

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On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordan are joined by Flames goaltender and Calder finalist, Dustin Wolf, coming from the Battle of Alberta Golf Tournament in Red Deer! Dustin Talks about how his offseason has been going, Golf, his level of excitement for the new stadium, his time at the Calgary Stampede, the mindset going into next season, and Dan Vladar moving to Philadelphia.

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take stock of the Calgary Flames following a three-week break. With training camp just over a month away, they dive into the biggest questions still lingering around the team. Is a Rasmus Andersson trade now more likely closer to the deadline? What’s holding up the Connor Zary contract, and why are the Flames right to stay firm? Plus, they break down Martin Pospisil’s new two-year deal, the logic behind Yan Kuznetsov’s unique contract structure, and why Dustin Wolf’s next extension might still be a ways off. The guys also react to the Flames pulling Zayne Parekh from World Junior camp and Mackenzie Weegar’s invite to Canada’s Olympic orientation camp.

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson return from a short summer break with a deep dive into the Flames prospects at the World Junior Summer Showcase. Four Calgary players suited up at the event, and Flo Hockey’s Chris Peters joins the show to break it all down. They get into Zayne Parekh’s early exit due to a minor injury, his projected path to NHL games this season, and what his status looks like for Team Canada. Plus, a full scouting report on Henry Mews after a strong showing, where his long-term ceiling sits, and what challenges he might face en route to the NHL. Peters also shares his takeaways on Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter, and highlights a few standout names from around the tournament.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers revisit the Calgary Flames’ prospect pool following the 2025 NHL Draft. After adding eight new players, the top-10 rankings look a lot different than they did back in May — including a major shakeup in the top five. Pat walks through his updated list and explains why recent picks like Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter are already pushing up the ranks, and why holdovers like Gridin, Brzustewicz, and Honzek have slid. The guys debate upside, long-term value, and who just missed the cut.

(17:50) Later, Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis joins the show to break down Calgary’s system in detail. He shares insight on how to rank a team’s prospects, where Zayne Parekh stacks up among all D prospects league-wide, and why he’s buying upside on players like Reschny, Gridin, and Honzek. Plus, which Flames prospect has the biggest boom-or-bust potential? And who might sneak into the top tier down the road?

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off the final show before a three-week hiatus by diving into the biggest unanswered questions of the Flames’ offseason — starting with the Rasmus Andersson situation. Is a trade still likely? Should the team wait for more leverage, or try to get it done before camp? The guys also dig into the Connor Zary contract negotiation, what a bridge deal could look like, and why it’s so important for Zary to be signed and ready for captain’s skates.

(31:06) The guys take a closer look at some of the most intriguing changes coming out of the NHL’s new CBA MOU, including tweaks to the NHL-CHL agreement, possible changes to contract length limits, and the lingering idea of an 84-game season.

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