Flames Talk

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into a bold trade deadline question—should the Flames be sniffing around Carolina to see if Mikko Rantanen is available? With uncertainty surrounding his future, the guys debate whether Calgary should explore a blockbuster move and what it would take to pull it off.

(27:33) Wranglers assistant coach Martin Gelinas joins the show to break down Calgary’s weekend in California, the team’s scoring struggles, and Rory Kerins’ return to the AHL after his NHL debut. Gelinas also shares insight on Adam Klapka’s development, Martin Frk’s scoring tear, and the Wranglers’ approach as they wrap up their road trip in San Diego.

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers get set for the biggest road trip of the season as the Flames embark on a seven-game swing that could define their playoff hopes. They break down the gauntlet ahead, from facing the NHL’s top team in Washington to a rematch with Tampa Bay after December’s blowout loss. Plus, how will the goaltending rotation shake out, and could this stretch impact Calgary’s trade deadline approach?

(28:22) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills dives into Connor Zary’s return to the lineup after nearly two months. How did he look, and where does he fit best moving forward? The guys also assess Calgary’s 3-2 win over San Jose and what it tells us heading into the stretch drive.

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Pat Steinberg hosts Flames Talk Postgame after the Flames defeat the San Jose Sharks by a score of 3-2. Ryan Lomberg and Assistant Coach Dan Lambert join live on the show, and we hear from inside the locker room as Coach Ryan Huska, Nazem Kadri, Joel Hanley, and Kevin Rooney 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, it’s the Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis break down the 4 Nations Face-Off and how the tournament delivered high-level hockey that few expected. They discuss Canada’s thrilling battles with the U.S., how this sets the stage for the Olympics, all the storylines throughout the tournament.

(28:37) With the stretch drive beginning Sunday, Pat and Eric dive into the Flames’ upcoming schedule. With six straight road games before the trade deadline, how much will this stretch dictate Calgary’s approach? Could a tough run force them to pivot? And what does it mean for Dustin Wolf’s workload down the stretch?

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On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the conclusion of the 4 Nations Face-Off and what it meant for Rasmus Andersson, the lone Flames representative. Plus, they dive into the latest Flames news: Yan Kuznetsov is sent back to the Wranglers, Ilya Solovyov stays up, Adam Klapka gets the call, and Tyson Barrie's future after he clears waivers and is assigned to the Wranglers.  

(29:08) The Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills looks ahead to potential Flames players who could make an impact at the 2026 Olympics and the importance of Sunday’s game before the team embarks on a crucial six-game road trip.

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the Flames Talk Mailbag! With the stretch drive set to begin on Sunday, the guys answer your questions on everything from the upcoming trade deadline to Tyson Barrie hitting waivers. Plus, what does the return of Connor Zary and Kevin Bahl mean for the Flames’ lineup, can Zayne Parekh crack the lineup next season, and so much more!

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Derek Wills for the Daily Flames Roundtable. The crew breaks down the big news of Tyson Barrie being placed on waivers and what that means for Calgary moving forward. They also discuss Mikael Backlund's health after three straight days of practice—could a fully healthy Backlund be the difference-maker as the Flames push for the playoffs?

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On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Kevin Woodley from In Goal Magazine and NHL.com to dive into the latest on Flames goaltending. Has Dustin Wolf’s play dipped due to workload concerns? Woodley shares his insight on Wolf’s development and what it takes for a young goalie to handle the demands of an NHL schedule. Plus, with the stretch drive ahead, how does Vancouver’s goaltending situation stack up? And as the 4 Nations Face-Off wraps up, Woodley breaks down the performances of Jordan Binnington, Connor Hellebuyck, and other standout netminders.

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Calgary Flames color voice Meaghan Mikkelson to break down the impact of Connor Zary and Kevin Bahl returning to the lineup. With the Flames sitting three points behind Vancouver in the standings, how realistic are their playoff hopes heading into the stretch drive? Plus, a six-game road trip looms large—could this stretch make or break Calgary’s season? The chat wraps up with Meaghan diving into what it's like to play in a gold medal game for Canada against the USA.

(29:42) With Canada set to face the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, MacKenzie Weegar weighs in on the tournament. Pat and Wes debate what Canada needs to do differently this time around and what makes the Americans such a dangerous opponent. Plus, does this event make you more excited for future best-on-best tournaments like the Olympics and World Cup of Hockey?

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On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson welcome Flames top prospect Zayne Parekh to the show! The Flames prospect joins the guys to talk about his season in Saginaw, how his game has evolved since his NHL training camp experience, and what he’s focused on as he prepares for a deep playoff run. Pat and Wes break down why Parekh is the Flames' most exciting young player, what makes him stand out, and what his timeline to the NHL could look like.

(30:35) On the Daily Flames Roundtable with Derek Wills, the Flames have recalled Yan Kuznetsov and Ilya Solovyov while Tyson Barrie was absent from practice—how actively should Calgary be making room for their young defensemen? Plus, Connor Zary is nearing his return—how much of a boost does he bring to the forward group?

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