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Flames Talk
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Pat Steinberg with Logan Gordon 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.
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Draft Prep With NHL Central Scouting's Dan Marr!
Jun 1600:51:28Tap to summarizeOn hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr with the 2026 NHL Draft just over a week away. Dan outlines what the final stretch looks like for Central Scouting after their rankings are released, how their evaluations evolve right up to draft day, his personal evaluations of some of the top prospects, and what teams are still working to finalize before selections are made. (28:58) Pat and Logan Gordon breaks down the now-resolved conditions tied to the Rasmus Andersson trade, as Vegas falling short of the Stanley Cup locks in Calgary’s return. Pat walks through the details of the conditional picks, why the Flames still came out strong in the deal, and how Andersson performed with the Golden Knights — including a closer look at his playoff results and what his future could hold heading into free agency, before opening the textline. 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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Transcribe →Looking at the Top Swedish Draft Prospects With Peter Ekholm!
Jun 1600:46:56Tap to summarizeOn this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL.com Sweden’s Peter Ekholm to take a closer look at what’s shaping up to be a strong year for Swedish players at the NHL Draft. Ekholm shares his perspective on the depth of talent coming out of Sweden, his scouting report on both Ivar Stenberg and Viggo Bjokr, and what NHL teams can expect as draft week approaches. (23:54) Pat and Logan Gordon is joined by Calgary Wranglers forward Alex Gallant for a wide-ranging and candid conversation following his return to the organization. Gallant reflects on signing back for another season, why Calgary has been such a good fit, last year’s Wranglers campaign, and his role as a leader on a young team. He also dives into his physical style of play, protecting teammates, life away from the rink, and what the upcoming summer has in store. 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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Transcribe →A Deep Dive on the Draft with NHL.com's Adam Kimelman!
Jun 1500:50:27Tap to summarizeOn hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor Adam Kimelman to get you set for draft week, which is now just days away. The conversation dives into the biggest intrigue points heading into Buffalo, how the top of the draft could shake out, and why San Jose going Chase Reid at number two makes sense. Kimelman also weighs in on Vancouver’s potential decision between Caleb Malhotra and Ivar Stenberg, the narrowing gap at the top of the class, and why Carson Carels is a strong fit for the Flames at sixth overall, along with a few other intriguing names to watch. (29:17) Pat and Logan react to the Carolina Hurricanes capturing the Stanley Cup with a series win over Vegas. The guys share their takeaways from the Final, discuss Freddie Andersen’s incredible run, debate the Conn Smythe choice, and look at what Carolina’s championship says about roster construction — including the value of smaller centres — before wrapping with a few offseason predictions. 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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Transcribe →Eric Francis on The Cup Final, Calgary's Draft, and More!
Jun 1200:46:48Tap to summarizeOn this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour...this time coming live from Vegas for the Stanley Cup Final! He talks about how he believes this is one of the best Stanley Cup Finals we've had in recent memory, how impressive Carolina has been, and how difficult of a decision it must've been for Rod Brind'Amour to go to Bussi amid the struggles from Andersen. (26:24) Later, Pat and Eric continue to talk about the Stanley Cup Final and how they feel Rasmus Andersson has performed in his slightly less prominent role with the Vegas Golden Knights, and why Eric believes the Calgary Flames will be one of the biggest stories coming out of the NHL Draft. 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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Transcribe →Friday Mailbag: Trade Chips, Draft Capital, and More!
Jun 1200:51:23Tap to summarizeOn this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg kicks things off with a Friday edition of a Flames Talk Summer Mailbag! He looks at your texts for a full hour answering questions about the upcoming NHL Draft just over two weeks away! (29:34) Later, he continues answering your questions and vives a little deeper into what the team can look like next season! Who will the top line be, what can be expected of returning names such as Gridin, Coronato, and Frost, and even some draft strategies the Flames could be deploying on Draft Day! 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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Transcribe →Liam and Markus Ruck Join the Program!
Jun 1200:47:56Tap to summarizeOn this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Medicine Hat Tigers forwards Markus and Liam Ruck with the NHL Draft just two weeks away. The Ruck twins discuss their rapid rise over the past year, what this season meant for their development, their experience playing alongside Flames prospect Andrew Basha, and what draft week in Buffalo will look like for them — including the possibility of one day reuniting with Basha in the Flames organization. (24:09) InGoal Magazine’s Kevin Woodley stops by to break down the latest goaltending storylines from the Stanley Cup Final, including Carolina’s crease decisions and what to expect between the pipes as the series continues. Woodley also weighs in on Sebastian Cossa, and what the Oilers could be looking to do in goal this summer. 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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Transcribe →Jon Abbott Joins Us for the Full Hour!
Jun 1100:47:27Tap to summarizeOn hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined in studio by Flames play-by-play voice Jon Abbott for a wide-ranging conversation on where things stand for Calgary early in the offseason. The two discuss why a quiet summer so far might not be a bad thing, how busy things could get with the draft approaching, the Flames’ stockpile of picks, and the growing questions around Blake Coleman’s future. (27:39) Later, Pat and Jon continue the conversation by looking ahead to next season, including storylines to watch with Morgan Frost and Zayne Parekh after strong finishes to last year. They also share their thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final and take questions from the textline as the hour wraps up. 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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Transcribe →What Flames Players Need a Big Summer?
Jun 1000:47:05Tap to summarizeOn hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a closer look at which Flames players are set up for crucial offseasons as Calgary continues to shape its future. The guys each highlight three names they believe need big summers, including Zayne Parekh as he looks to build strength and establish himself over a full NHL season, Morgan Frost as he eyes a breakout year down the middle, and Matvei Gridin as he continues to develop into a potential impact scorer, before opening the conversation up to the textline. (28:45) Jonathan Davis from NHL Network joins the show to break down a 2-1 Stanley Cup Final lead for Vegas and what he expects heading into Game 4. The conversation also touches on Edmonton’s reported interest in Mike Babcock, Peter Laviolette landing behind the bench in Los Angeles, expectations for the Kings, and the latest intrigue around San Jose’s plans with the second overall pick. 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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Transcribe →Frank Seravalli on the Draft Board, Calgary's Pick, and More!
Jun 900:50:23Tap to summarizeOn hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli to take a wide-ranging look around the league with just over two weeks to go until the NHL Draft in Buffalo. Frank shares his latest read on how the draft board is shaping up following the Combine, who he believes could go first overall, and what kind of player Calgary might be targeting at sixth overall. The conversation also dives into how much movement we could see inside the top ten, the latest surrounding Mike Babcock and the Oilers, Peter Laviolette landing in Los Angeles, the Maple Leafs’ coaching search, and the growing tension around Dylan Larkin’s situation in Detroit. (29:14) Flames legend Lanny MacDonald joins the program as the show continues to reflect on the life and legacy of longtime GM Cliff Fletcher following his passing. Lanny shares his memories of Fletcher, including the trade that brought him to Calgary in 1981, his first impressions of working with Cliff, and what made him such a unique builder and leader during his decades in the game. 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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Transcribe →Jason Bukala Dives Deep on the NHL Draft!
Jun 800:40:47Tap to summarizeOn this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Sportsnet prospect analyst Jason Bukala to break down his latest draft rankings. The conversation dives into what separates Ivar Stenberg and Gavin McKenna at the top, why Caleb Malhotra slots in as Bukala’s top-ranked centre, and how players like Viggo Bjorck and Keaton Verhoeff are evaluated despite questions around size, development path, and projection. Bukala also shares insight on rising names like Alexander Command, the depth of defencemen in the top ten, and what kind of player Calgary could be targeting near the end of the first round. (28:48) Later, Pat and Logan turn their attention to a busy stretch of NHL news, including the Oilers’ reported interest in Mike Babcock, the Kings hiring Peter Laviolette, and speculation around Joe Pavelski potentially landing in Toronto. The guys also discuss the escalating situation in Detroit involving Dylan Larkin and tee up the latest from the Stanley Cup Final before opening the textline. 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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
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