Flames Talk

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Calgary Flames assistant coach Trent Cull, who was officially promoted to the full-time staff last week. Cull looks back on his first season with the team, shares his approach to revamping the penalty kill, and gives insight into working alongside Ryan Huska. He also talks about the offseason so far and why he's optimistic heading into next season.

(23:53) Pat welcomes back Vickers from the IIHF World Championship in Prague! Aaron recap the Flames' presence at the tournament, including bronze medal wins for Mikael Backlund and Rasmus Andersson, and dive into just how important Rasmus Andersson's leadership is for both Team Sweden and the Flames.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers get you set for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft! Aaron dives into all his latest thoughts on this year's draft including the overall strength of the class, specific ledges, what realistic options the Flames could have at 18th and 31st/32nd in the draft, his favourite players in the draft, and more!

(29:42) The guys turn the show over to the listeners as they ask their burning questions on this years' draft!

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On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with former Flames defenceman Dana Murzyn! Listen in as Dana chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his roots in Western Canada and how he made his way to Calgary in high school! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Dana also talks about going right from junior to the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup, and more!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat is joined by Eric Francis to talk about the Dallas Stars' rise under GM Jim Nill, what Calgary can learn from that model, and some similarities between the two teams. The guys shift into a deep dive on the Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers and what's to come from this years Stanley Cup Final.

(30:25) Then, the focus turns to the Flames: what’s next with Rasmus Andersson and his contract situation, and which trade targets could make sense for Calgary as they continue to reshape the roster.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson close out the month of May by digging into what’s still on the Flames’ to-do list with June just around the corner. Rasmus Andersson’s future leads the conversation, as his situation remains unresolved heading into a pivotal stretch. Plus, they go over potential veteran trade chips, where things stand with RFAs like Zary, Bahl, Frost, and Klapka, and what June decisions loom for pending UFAs including Vladar, Hanley, Mantha, Kirkland, Hunt, and Rooney.

(39:49) The guys shift gears to react to the breaking news of the Flames hiring Trent Cull as an assistant coach. They dive into what his addition means for the NHL bench, the now-vacant Wranglers head coaching job, and how the full coaching staff is shaping up as the Flames prep for next season.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the Flames’ goaltending picture as May winds down. With Dan Vladar still unsigned and Ivan Prosvetov reportedly drawing interest from Calgary, the guys break down what the goalie carousel could look like behind Dustin Wolf. Is Vladar leaning toward more opportunity elsewhere? And how do the Flames protect themselves if he walks?

(21:33) Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine joins the show to talk Prosvetov’s KHL return to form, the latest on Stuart Skinner and Jake Oettinger in the WCF, and the incredible story of Harrison Menigan of the Medicine Hat Tigers.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson open up the Flames Talk Mailbag. With the calendar about to flip to June, there’s no shortage of storylines—pending contracts, looming UFA decisions, and the NHL Draft just a month away. The guys sift through your questions and texts as the offseason buzz picks up.

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On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a deep dive into the idea of offer sheets this summer. With the Flames in a rare cap-flexible spot and needing to take a step forward, could a bold move be coming? They break down the theory, the pitfalls, and the reality of executing one—especially with names like Matthew Knies, Evan Bouchard, and Marco Rossi out there. Conroy weighs in on how realistic an offer sheet scenario is, and why losing a 2026 first-round pick should make Flames fans pump the brakes.

(27:09) Jonathan Davis of NHL Network and VSiN Sports joins the show to chat about the Oilers’ 3–1 series lead, the big challenge for Dallas, and offseason storylines around the Pacific Division. What’s next for the Kings with a new GM? Can Anaheim take another step forward? And is it another long rebuild year ahead in San Jose after picking second overall?

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler with the NHL Draft just a month away. How is draft prep shaping up, and how much higher is the hype meter on Zayne Parekh since Scott’s midseason rankings? He had the Flames’ prospect pool ranked 13th in January—has that stock gone up? The guys dig into optimism surrounding Samuel Honzek, ask which other Flames prospects made a leap in the second half, and look at potential centre options at picks 18 and 29–32. Plus, Scott breaks down some WHL and USHL names Flames fans should get to know: Cole Reschny, Ben Kindel, Braeden Cootes, Ivan Ryabkin, and Jack Nesbitt.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson, the Calgary Flames’ colour voice, to dive into some of the team’s most intriguing storylines. How excited should Flames fans be for Zayne Parekh after his Game 82 debut, and who might be the best fit alongside him on the blue line next season? Plus, how has Nazem Kadri managed to keep elevating his game deep into his 30s? The crew also discusses what a quieter free agency might mean for Calgary and why opening spots for young players could be the right move.

(23:08) Later, Pat and Logan bounce around the hockey world with updates and thoughts on Game 4 of the Western Conference Final, Carolina’s gutsy playoff fight, and Russia’s Olympic status—with France stepping in to take their place.

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