Flames Talk

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 4-3 shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild. Justin Kirkland and Jason LaBarbera join the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Rasmus Anderson, Dan Vladar, and Martin Pospisil. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for The Eric Francis Hour! Eric joins the show to share his thoughts and recent writings on the Flames' first 20 games of the season, and dive into the most encouraging and concerning points, rate the team's forwards, defence, and goaltending, and make his pick for team MVP, MIP, and best defensive player!(30:59) Eric continues with his thoughts on if the team's hot start is sustainable, if he sees the team making trades, and where the Flames could end up by season's end!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson kick off by taking a look at Calgary's performance at the quarter mark of the season! The guys assess their position in the division, the team's first quarter MVP, and the teams most positive and underwhelming players so far this season.(30:40) Plus, hear from Dustin Wolf as he spoke to pat about his time visiting one of Calgary's Amazon fulfillment center and share what he took away from the visit, and he and Matt Coronato did to give an assist to Food Banks Alberta's holiday fund!(37:36) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills go around and share their thoughts on what comparisons they make between the 2024-25 Flames to the 2014-15 'Find A Way' Flames!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers. Yegor Sharangovich and Brad Larsen join the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, MacKenzie Weegar, Connor Zary, and Jonathan Huberdeau. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Calgary Wranglers goaltending coach, Mackenzie Skapski! Mackenzie joins the show to share his story of coaching Dustin Wolf throughout the AHL and his road to the NHL, dive into the mental side of the goaltender, and bring the latest surrounding the Flames' AHL goalie tandem!(22:44) Continuing on our goalie power hour, our weekly goaltending expert Kevin Woodley joins the show! Kevin shares his observations on Dustin Wolf and the early Calder Trophy buzz surrounding Wolf, his view on the Rangers and their goaltender, the return window for Thatcher Demko, and options for Team Canada at the Four Nations Faceoff!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into some potential options from the Flames to represent their countries at the upcoming Four Nations Faceoff! The guys dive into who we could see suit up in the red and white for Canada, Sweden, and more!(30:15) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on Dustin Wolf getting the nod for a third straight start, and the performance of Calgary's young d-core!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at the story of Justin Kirkland as he continues to make an impact in the NHL! The guys share their thoughts on the decision to go to Kirkland in the shootout against the Islanders, and catch an exclusive chat between Pat and Kirkland as he speaks on the road to the NHL!(25:19) Our Pacific division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest from Vegas as they continue to struggle on the road, the Anaheim Ducks finally putting some wins together, the Sharks continuing to be in close games, and much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the Flames' 2-1 shootout victory over the New York Islanders! The guys share their thoughts on the team's recent winning ways, the implications on the Montreal draft pick, and if they think the team's success if sustainable!(33:25) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on some new-look lines at practice for the Flames, including the Backlund and Coleman pairing being broken up, and their impressions of Connor Zary at centre!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 2-1 shootout victory over the New York Islanders. Martin Pospisil and Dan Lambert join the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, Rasmus Andersson, and Justin Kirkland. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to share his latest thoughts on a busy NHL news day, including the options of a potential trade for Andrei Kuzmenko, the Bruins firing their head coach, JT Miller's leave of absence, Auston Matthews injury, and news involving the salary cap next season!(24:03) Pat and Aaron Vickers review the career of coach Ryan Huska after he's set to hit the 100 game mark as an NHL head coach! The guys share what stamp they've seen placed by Huska on the team since stepping into the role, the impact on special teams, and much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers tee up Tuesday's matchup for the Flames ahead of their matchup against the New York Islanders! The guys dive into Dustin Wolf getting his second straight start after his first NHL shutout and share their thoughts on the tandem for the Flames, and what they think of Matt Coronato taking on his favourite NHL team growing up for the first time!(25:05) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on where the Flames' goaltending ranks across the NHL, and what's gotten Andrei Kuzmenko so snakebitten!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the conversation surrounding Dustin Wolf and his candidacy for the Calder Trophy this season! The guys share their thoughts on where they think Wolf ranks among the NHL's top rookies, the last time a goalie won the award, and the play he needs to maintain to keep up in the race!(21:57) Torie Peterson of CalgaryFlames.com joins the show to help us check in on all the big stories surrounding the Flames and their prospect pool! Torie shares her thoughts on Aydar Suniev, Henry Mews, Andrew Basha, Jacob Battaglia, Zayne Parekh, and much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers return to dive into the Flames 2-0 win Friday over the Nashville Predators! The guys break down their thoughts on Dustin Wolf's first career NHL shutout, and look ahead to the goaltending schedule going forward. Plus, Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show! Trent stops by to share the latest on his team as they continue their winning ways!(27:15) Pat, Aaron, and Derek Wills go around in another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys share their thoughts on where Dustin Wolf sits in the Calder Trophy race, and if they think the Flames could content for a playoff spot!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

Logan Gordon and Matt Rose host your Flames Talk Postgame following a 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators. Connor Zary and Cail MacLean join the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, and MacKenzie Weegar. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

Flames forward Nazem Kadri joins Pat Steinberg to discuss his new book "Dreamer: My Life on the Edge", which is available now wherever you get your books. Kadri discusses his sometimes difficult journey to the NHL, his family's impact on his career, overcoming difficult moments, and a whole lot more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.  https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Kevin Rooney joins the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Justin Kirkland, and Tyson Barrie inside the Flames locker room. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look back at Calgary’s thrilling season opener in Vancouver and how it set the tone for the Flames' belief and resilience as they near the quarter mark of the season. They reflect on the significance of that comeback win and the team’s commitment to proving the critics wrong. Plus, the guys dive into Monday’s impressive victory over the Kings, including Dustin Wolf’s stellar performance, Connor Zary’s impact despite not hitting the scoresheet, and Jonathan Huberdeau emerging as the team’s leading goal scorer!(24:18) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills break down Monday’s win over Los Angeles, calling it a blueprint performance for the Flames. They highlight the key elements that made it a model victory and discuss whether Connor Zary has emerged as the team’s most exciting offensive player. The trio dives into Zary’s impact and what it means for Calgary moving forward.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg welcomes Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli for a wide-ranging conversation on the Flames and NHL storylines. They dive into Calgary’s performance through 16 games, their playoff chances as U.S. Thanksgiving approaches, and which teams might threaten their spot in the standings. Frank provides updates on Vancouver’s injury situation, Brock Boeser’s future, and Winnipeg’s surprising start, while also spotlighting Lukas Dostal’s strong play in Anaheim. The segment wraps with insights from the Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, takeaways from the NHL GM meetings, and Ken Holland’s new role in league operations.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg is on demand! Pat Chats with Matt Coronato coming off a impressive win over the LA Kings. Then Pat welcomes Derek Wills and Meghan Mikkelson to the discussion, bisecting the Flames victory. Then the group interviews Flames Goalie Coach Jason Labarbra. Later on we hear from HC Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, Connor Zary and more! Plus we get your great calls and texts!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson react to the breaking news of Anthony Mantha's season-ending ACL injury and discuss its impact on the Flames' lineup. They dive into what this means for Matt Coronato’s role and address the ongoing challenges at the fourth center position. The guys also analyze Martin Pospisil’s struggles after being benched in Buffalo and debate what the Flames should do next with him.(31:16) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills dig into the numbers behind Calgary’s struggles to establish early momentum and discusses whether the Flames have the depth to adapt to Mantha's absence.(50:21) Pat is joined by Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull to discuss his team’s strong 11-3-0 start. Cull reflects on the Wranglers' ability to bounce back from losses, the outstanding play of Devin Cooley, and Adam Klapka’s development before his NHL call-up. They also touch on Sam Morton’s smooth transition to pro hockey and how the team is preparing for their upcoming games in San Jose.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/