Flames Talk

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg, Aaron Vickers, and Derek Wills break down how the Flames should manage their goaltending rotation on this crucial four-game road trip. What does a successful trip look like, and how much should we expect to see from both Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf?

(22:38) The guys dissect Calgary’s 4-2 loss to Colorado, including Martin Pospisil’s emergence on the top line and how the team is adjusting without Mikael Backlund. Plus, where do the Flames stand in the playoff race, and what are the odds they fight their way in?

(43:19) Wranglers head coach Joe Cirella joins the show to talk about his team’s recent struggles, the development of key prospects, and the importance of their playoff push.

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Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche to wrap up the homestand. Kevin Bahl and Assistant Coach Cail MacLean join live on the show and we hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, Rasmus Andersson, Blake Coleman, and Morgan Frost address the media. Plus, we take your calls and texts to break down all the action!

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On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat and Eric Francis revisit the Flames' depth concerns, with Backlund’s injury highlighting a major challenge down the middle. How does this compare to the Flames losing Mark Giordano a decade ago? Plus, thoughts on Connor Zary’s two-game suspension and the fallout from Wednesday’s loss to Vancouver.

(23:56) Calgary ranks last in the NHL in scoring—how much of a playoff roadblock is that historically? Pat and Eric take a deep dive into the numbers and discuss whether the Flames can turn things around offensively before the season ends.

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On Hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the tough news for the Flames—Mikael Backlund is week-to-week with an upper-body injury. With Backlund sidelined, how does Calgary navigate this crucial stretch? The guys discuss the impact of his absence, compare it to the 2015 playoff run, and discuss the players who need to step up. Plus, insights from Ryan Huska and Blake Coleman on the team’s response and a look at Yegor Sharangovich moving to center with no Backlund or Connor Zary

(25:18) Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills dive deeper into Calgary’s lineup adjustments, including Sharangovich’s shift to the middle and the recall of Dryden Hunt. Why was Hunt the choice, and what does he bring to the lineup?

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On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Kevin Woodley to talk goaltending—should Dustin Wolf get Vezina votes? Plus, a look at Calgary’s crease, Kevin Lankinen’s back-to-back starts, and what to know about goaltending around the league.

(20:55) The guys also break down Calgary’s shootout loss to Vancouver and the valuable lessons for young players like Connor Zary, Brayden Pachal, and Matt Coronato. With Zary suspended and big moments proving costly, how will the Flames respond in their next big test? Tune in for all that and more!

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On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down a tough loss to Vancouver and the costly aftermath for the Flames. Connor Zary has been suspended two games for elbowing Elias Pettersson, and Mikael Backlund could be out with an upper-body injury—what does this mean for Calgary heading into Friday’s game against Colorado?

(28:41) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills dives into how the team will manage without Zary and possibly Backlund. Plus, after being dominant in third periods for much of the season, why have the Flames struggled in recent games?

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Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame from the Hot Stove Lounge following the Flames 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Kevin Rooney and Assistant Coach Trent Cull join live on the show and we hear from inside the locker room as coach Ryan Huska, MacKenzie Weegar, Nazem Kadri, and Jonathan Huberdeau 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 Wes Gilbertson are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson in the Hot Stove Lounge to chat about the buzz surrounding Game 64 against the Canucks. In addition, Meaghan gives her thoughts on the success of Joel Farabee in the past few games.

(26:47) Pat and Wes break down the opportunity Wednesday's game against the Canucks especially in a fight for the final playoff spot. Plus your thoughts on the textline.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson preview an important matchup against the Vancouver Canucks at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The guys discuss the recent success of Martin Pospisil, the long-term plan for Connor Zary, and needing more from Yegor Sharangovich.

(26:56) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Derek Wills joins Pat and Wes to discuss Flames' rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf as he gets the nod in an important game. Plus a look back at the first matchup between these two clubs to begin the 2024-25 season.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson set the stage for Calgary’s stretch drive, which kicks off with a massive showdown in Vancouver. What needs to happen for this final push to be considered a success? The guys weigh in on the importance of staying in the race, Dustin Wolf’s workload, and how Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee can solidify their roles.

(25:47) Thomas Drance of Sportsnet 650 and The Athletic joins the show to break down Vancouver’s side of the playoff battle. What’s the latest on Quinn Hughes and Thatcher Demko? Why has Elias Pettersson been such a hot-button topic this season? And what does Vancouver need to do to hold off Calgary?

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