Flames Talk

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined in studio by Flames play-by-play voice Jon Abbott for a wide-ranging conversation on where things stand for Calgary early in the offseason. The two discuss why a quiet summer so far might not be a bad thing, how busy things could get with the draft approaching, the Flames’ stockpile of picks, and the growing questions around Blake Coleman’s future.

(27:39) Later, Pat and Jon continue the conversation by looking ahead to next season, including storylines to watch with Morgan Frost and Zayne Parekh after strong finishes to last year. They also share their thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final and take questions from the textline as the hour wraps up.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a closer look at which Flames players are set up for crucial offseasons as Calgary continues to shape its future. The guys each highlight three names they believe need big summers, including Zayne Parekh as he looks to build strength and establish himself over a full NHL season, Morgan Frost as he eyes a breakout year down the middle, and Matvei Gridin as he continues to develop into a potential impact scorer, before opening the conversation up to the textline.

(28:45) Jonathan Davis from NHL Network joins the show to break down a 2-1 Stanley Cup Final lead for Vegas and what he expects heading into Game 4. The conversation also touches on Edmonton’s reported interest in Mike Babcock, Peter Laviolette landing behind the bench in Los Angeles, expectations for the Kings, and the latest intrigue around San Jose’s plans with the second overall pick.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli to take a wide-ranging look around the league with just over two weeks to go until the NHL Draft in Buffalo. Frank shares his latest read on how the draft board is shaping up following the Combine, who he believes could go first overall, and what kind of player Calgary might be targeting at sixth overall. The conversation also dives into how much movement we could see inside the top ten, the latest surrounding Mike Babcock and the Oilers, Peter Laviolette landing in Los Angeles, the Maple Leafs’ coaching search, and the growing tension around Dylan Larkin’s situation in Detroit.

(29:14) Flames legend Lanny MacDonald joins the program as the show continues to reflect on the life and legacy of longtime GM Cliff Fletcher following his passing. Lanny shares his memories of Fletcher, including the trade that brought him to Calgary in 1981, his first impressions of working with Cliff, and what made him such a unique builder and leader during his decades in the game.

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Sportsnet prospect analyst Jason Bukala to break down his latest draft rankings. The conversation dives into what separates Ivar Stenberg and Gavin McKenna at the top, why Caleb Malhotra slots in as Bukala’s top-ranked centre, and how players like Viggo Bjorck and Keaton Verhoeff are evaluated despite questions around size, development path, and projection. Bukala also shares insight on rising names like Alexander Command, the depth of defencemen in the top ten, and what kind of player Calgary could be targeting near the end of the first round.

(28:48) Later, Pat and Logan turn their attention to a busy stretch of NHL news, including the Oilers’ reported interest in Mike Babcock, the Kings hiring Peter Laviolette, and speculation around Joe Pavelski potentially landing in Toronto. The guys also discuss the escalating situation in Detroit involving Dylan Larkin and tee up the latest from the Stanley Cup Final before opening the textline.

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Calgary Flames alumnus Colin Patterson to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Flames GM Cliff Fletcher, who passed away Friday at the age of 90. Patterson shares his memories of Fletcher’s impact on the franchise, from stories of negotiating his next contract directly with Cliff, how Cliff recruited Colin to Calgary, to his role in assembling the powerhouse teams that battled Edmonton in the 1980s and captured the Stanley Cup in 1989. The conversation touches on Fletcher’s influence bringing European players into the NHL, his reputation as a bold dealmaker, and the legacy he left not just in Calgary but across the league — while also offering a personal look at Fletcher as both a leader and a person.

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into Calgary’s upcoming UFA decisions with less than a month to go before key deadlines. The guys run through the full list — including Ryan Lomberg, Victor Olofsson, Jake Bean, and more — and weigh the balance between sentiment and pragmatism as the Flames shape their roster. Pat and Logan revisit their stance on Lomberg, discuss why Olofsson may not be a fit despite a solid showing after the trade deadline, and explain how roster depth on the wing and blue line impacts decisions on players like Bean and Cicek. They also touch on the uncertainty around Clark Bishop, Justin Kirkland’s expected trip to market, and why it looks like Daniil Miromanov and Ivan Prosvetov won’t be part of the picture moving forward.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, it’s the Eric Francis Hour — live from Las Vegas! Pat and Eric open with the passing of Cliff Fletcher and reflect on what he meant to this franchise. Then, Eric weighs in on the Flames untouchables list — the 2027 first-round pick, Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin, Cole Reschny, Dustin Wolf, and Matt Coronato — and whether anyone is truly off the table on a team still searching for its franchise piece.

(20:54) The Stanley Cup Final is tied 1-1 after two epic games in Raleigh! Eric breaks down the first two games from the ground in Vegas, including John Tortorella’s pivotal challenge in Game 2, and gives his feel for Game 3 on Saturday night.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon open with the sad news of Cliff Fletcher’s passing at the age of 90. The first general manager in Flames history, Fletcher built the franchise from its Atlanta roots through the move to Calgary and all the way to the 1989 Stanley Cup championship. Pat and Logan take a moment to celebrate his legacy before diving into the Friday Flames Talk Summer Mailbag! With the Draft three weeks away and free agency not far behind, Pat and Logan take your questions on all things Flames.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos to dive into his latest Offseason Trade Board! Nick shares his thoughts on the potential for Calgary to move Blake Coleman and Morgan Frost this offseason, the news of Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requesting a trade, the Oilers exploring spots for Darnell Nurse, and more!

(22:31) Our goaltending analyst, Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine stops by to bring his breakdown of the goaltending we saw in Game One of the Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Carolina, the scouting report on Calgary's Russian goaltending pipeline, and Minnesota adding a Director of Goaltending position!

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