Flames Talk

Pat Steinberg with Aaron Vickers, and Wes Gilbertson have the city's most in-depth coverage of the Calgary Flames. We have the most exclusive access to the Flames and insiders around the NHL. Airing live on Sportsnet 960 The FAN weekdays from 4pm-6pm MT and every Flames postgame show.

Postgame: Grinding Out a Point in Motown

Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg is on demand following a OT loss to the Detroit Red Wings. To open up the show Pat is joined live by Flames Colour Analyst for SN 960 Meghan Mikkelson! Meghan gives us her thoughts on the tough loss for the Flames and picks her hardest working Flame.Later on we hear from HC Ryan Huska and get to 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/

11-28
01:42:54

Which Flames Could Be at the 4 Nations?

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers get set for the upcoming Four Nations Face-off roster announcements, and dive into their Flames thoughts on if MacKenzie Weegar, Rasmus Andersson, and Mikael Backlund could suit up for their respective countries at the tournament! Aaron also shares his dark horse pick for a potential new name between the pipes for the United States!(25:32) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on why the Backlund-Sharangovich-Coronato line has been working so well, and if MacKenzie Weegar makes their Team Canada roster for the Four Nations Face-Off!(46:45) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest from Los Angeles after a frustrating loss for the Kings, the rolling Vegas Golden Knights, the Seattle Kraken, 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/

11-27
01:04:19

Frank Seravalli on Dan Vladar's Future and Calgary's First Quarter!

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to bring his latest thoughts on the Flames, and his bet on if they could make the playoffs this season! He also shares his thoughts on if Dan Vladar could be a trade option this season, and all the biggest headlines around the NHL this past week!(21:03) Pat and Wes Gilbertson re-visit the conversation surrounding Dan Vladar's future with the Flames and if he could be a possible trade piece, with so many teams struggling with goaltending around the NHL!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/

11-27
47:36

What's Going on With Kuzmenko?

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the first of the four-game road trip for the Flames following a 4-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators! The guys share their thoughts on the game from both sides, the play of the new Backlund-Sharangovich-Coronato line, and Andrei Kuzmenko's continued struggles.(32:43) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on how much help the Flames might need from their goaltending on this road trip, and the possibility of inserting Adam Klapka back into the lineup!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/

11-27
56:17

Postgame: Falling Short Against the Hungry Sens

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 4-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Rasmus Anderson, and Nazem Kadri. 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/

11-26
01:17:23

How Are the Flames Doing What They're Doing?

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take stock of the Flames as they head into the second quarter-mark of the season! The guys share their assessment of the team's play as they currently sit at second in the division, how they got there, and they'll be looking for from the team in the next slate of games!(31:00) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their burning takes on what they've seen from Pospisil and Sharangovich as of late, and if Zary's performance down the middle slows down Calgary's need for a young NHL centre!(50:04) Plus, Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show! Trent stops by to bring the latest from the Flames' farm team and evaluates the last week for his group, the play of Hunter Bruzstewicz, how they'll look to bounce back from their first back-to-back losses, 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/

11-25
01:08:43

Postgame: Sweeping the Home Stand!

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/

11-24
01:56:09

Eric Francis on the First 20 Games!

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/

11-23
46:36

Assessing the Flames at the Quarter Mark!

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/

11-23
55:53

Postgame: Making a Statement!

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/

11-22
01:53:49

Dustin Wolf and the Goalie Power Hour!

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/

11-22
43:44

MacKenzie Weegar for Team Canada?

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/

11-22
53:46

Justin Kirkland on His Amazing Ride So Far!

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/

11-21
44:34

The Dilemma of Calgary's Great Start

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/

11-21
55:14

Postgame: Dustin Wolf Does It Again!

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/

11-20
02:33:28

Frank Seravalli Talks Dustin Wolf for the Calder Trophy!

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/

11-20
43:54

How Good Has the Goaltending Tandem Been?

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/

11-20
46:36

Dustin Wolf for the Calder Trophy?

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/

11-19
41:24

Wolf FINALLY Gets His First Shutout!

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/

11-19
51:25

Postgame: Dustin Wolf Shuts the Door!

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/

11-16
01:42:24

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