Eric Francis on Treliving's Departure and Sutter's Future

Eric Francis on a New Events Centre!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for Francis Fridays! They share their feelings on the latest Calgary Event Centre agreement, when they think we'll be seeing the doors opening on a new arena, how the politics of an election tie into it, and the next steps for Darryl Sutter's future and the next GM of the Flames! Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Derek, and Ryan Pike share their take on what they think is going to be the biggest offseason story for the Flames that isn't a new GM or coach! by Flames Talk

53 min listen

Where Do Things Stand With Calgary’s Internal Review?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers share their thoughts on why we haven't heard from Flames HC Darryl Sutter since before locker clean out day, and why we might be hearing from him until the next General Manager is announced! The guys dive into the review that Don Maloney said was taking place within the org, and a familiar voice shares his choice! Brad Pascall, Calgary Wranglers GM and Flames AGM joins the show! Brad shares his feelings ahead of Game 1 against Abbotsford for the Wranglers, how he expects the series to play out, and the remarkable play of Wolf, Pelletier, and HC Mitch Love! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Nazem Kadri's Importance Going Forward!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down one of the most positive stories of the season in Nazem Kadri! The guys share their thoughts on the season for Kadri and his commitment to sticking around in Calgary, and what they'll expect to see from him next season! (27:14) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on if they'd like to see Connor Zary as the Flames' number three center going into next season, and which former Flame they'll be cheering on the most this spring! by Flames Talk

53 min listen

Eric Francis Reflects on the Firing of Darryl Sutter: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for Francis Fridays! Eric stops by to reflect on the decision made to fire Darryl Sutter, if he thinks Brad Treliving would have stayed with the time if the firing came sooner, and what type of coach the team needs! Pat and Aaron take a look ahead to reconstruct the 4th line for the Flames and share their takes on who they want to see on that line, including any players they'd target to add to that squad! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Brent Krahn on Firing Sutter and More!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Brent Krahn! They discuss the firing of Darryl Sutter, what went wrong this season, and the best options for a new coach! Pat and Aaron react to the news of which Flames have been selected for the World Championship and the impact they can have on their teams! Plus the guys give their thoughts on round two for the Stanley cup! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Retooling, Hanifin, and Lindholm!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to bring his latest findings around the Calgary Flames including the pausing of all contract extensions, his thoughts on the Heritage Classic, and more! (22:51) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron Vickers, and Derek dive into their thoughts on the recall of Connor Zary and their expectations for the callup, and how much they thought the Flames missed Rasmus Andersson during his suspension! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Welcome Back Markstrom and Tanev!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers welcome back Jacob Markstrom and Chris Tanev back to the ice in their HUGE efforts over the Florida Panthers! The guys break down each of their games, and if Markstrom and Tanev's continued exceptional play adds another wrinkle to the trade conversations! (22:01) Hear from AJ Greer as he sits down for an exclusive interview, and dives into his time joining the Flames, coming off of the waiver wire, and his personal hobbies! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Sutter's Future! A New Arena Deal!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to share his thoughts on the future of Flames HC Darryl Sutter, the search for a new GM, and his thoughts on the buzzing topics around the NHL! Hear from Mayor Jyoti Gondek and more as they speak to the media ahead of the announcement of the next Calgary Event Centre! by Flames Talk

68 min listen

Getting a Clearer Picture of Why Sutter Had to Go: On Hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson breakdown the narrative that Head Coach Darryl Sutter was pushed out of the organization by the players! They dive into some of the reasons that led to the firing of Sutter as well as which players were the most vocal when it came down to how they felt about the coaching this year. The guys share their thoughts on the idea of MacKenzie Weegar potentially becoming the next Flames captain. Pat and Wes chat about why its been so hard for Flames fans to watch the playoffs this year and if its too early to say if Calgary lost the Huberdeau-Tkachuk trade! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Some Martin Pospisil Appreciation!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the return to the lineup of Martin Pospisil! The guys share what they saw from the Flames during his absence and what they were missing from his efforts, their thoughts on the suspension, and what they think about Daniil Miromanov being slotted on PP1! (27:12) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show to chat about the Future of the Flames! Trent stops by to chat about his team's recent stretch of games, the team continuing to push for a playoff spot, and his first impressions of the newest additions to his roster! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

How Strong Has Jacob Markstrom Been This Year?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson chat about the start to the season for Jacob Markstrom, and his impressive bounce-back season! The guys share their thoughts on Markstrom's play as of late, and the recent success for Nazem Kadri! Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around share their takes on the Flames ranking 6th in the NHL for blocked shots, and if they would sign Dennis Gilbert to another contract! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Eric Francis on a Huge Upcoming Stretch!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, we kick off the Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis dissect the Flames' challenging schedule ahead, with tough back-to-back games against the Stars and Colorado. The guys questions the significance of this stretch, pondering whether it could sway team decisions regarding pending UFAs, and Eric shares his thoughts on how many of the Flames' UFAs could be moved by the deadline! (28:59) Eric shares the stories the team's memorable holiday experience in Dallas, and his own notable Thanksgiving! With Zary's return and Pospisil's milestone tenth game in Dallas, Pat and Eric take a look at the Stars as a potential trade partner and more! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

A Big Opportunity for the Flames!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers, Pat and Aaron tee up a Flames game day against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with a chance to extend their win streak to five games! The guys highlight where the Flames stand in the playoff race just over halfway through the season. Pat and Aaron discuss the first NHL call-up for Adam Klapka and what to expect from him going forward. (29:31) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys go around and give their takes on where the Flames would be without Nazem Kadri, how excited they are to see Klapka eventually make his NHL debut, and more! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Kicking off ANOTHER Gruelling Trip!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers tee up the Calgary Flames' next big roadtrip! The guys dive into how important a stretch this could be for the Flames, and what it could mean for the team! Pat and Aaron dive into their chat with Tyler Toffoli, and what went wrong during his contract negotiations during his time in Calgary. (28:54) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Dustin Wolf's first 4 games in the NHL, and what they think of the Flames' upcoming road trip! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Darryl Sutter's Departure!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Servalli to share his reaction to the firing of Darryl Sutter! Frank shares his understanding of the process of the firing, if the timing have affected the departure of Brad Treliving, if the departure will help with the team's upcoming UFA's, and take a look around the NHL playoffs! Pat and Aaron Vickers react to the bit of good news that was shared by Flames PHO Don Maloney on the status of D Oliver Kylington! The guys break down where Kylington could fit back into the lineup next season, and how soon he could be ready to return to NHL action! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Eric Francis Talks Tij Iginla, Bob Cole, and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! Eric stops by to share his burning thoughts on if the Flames should pick Tij Iginla with their pick in the upcoming draft, all the pressure that could come along with it, and what could happen if they pick someone else! (26:54) Pat and Eric are joined by former Calgary Hitman and NHLer Andrew Ladd! Andrew joins the show to chat about his new 1616 Foundation, how he's been enjoying retirement, and looks back at some famous NHL memories! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Start and UFA Standstill: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli! Frank brings his latest thoughts on the 3-game start to the Calgary Flames season, the team's UFA front, and what he's hearing around the NHL! Pat and Frank dive into the 2-0 start for Vancouver, the 0-2 start for the Oilers, Connor Bedard's start, and more! (29:27) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Derek, and Logan Gordon share their thoughts on their concern on this year's edition of the Flames showing similar qualities to last year, and AJ Greer's fit on the team! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

How Should the Flames Handle Goaltending Down the Stretch?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into their thoughts surrounding the Flames' goaltending trio, and if the team should keep Markstrom, Vladar, and Wolf all up with the team for the rest of the season! The guys share what they think the Flames should do, how to manage the needs of the Wranglers! (29:48) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on how much they think the team has missed Connor Zary, and one player they'd like to see make their NHL debut with the Flames this season! by Flames Talk

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Talking Jacob Markstrom's Present & Future!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the Jacob Markstrom converstation! As Markstrom continues to be in trade rumours, the guys share their thoughts on the latest comments from Elliotte Friedman, what the future could hold for Markstrom, and just how expectational he's been this season! (26:32) Trent Cull joins the show for the Future of the Flames! Trent stops by to chat about his time at the AHL All-Star game, how his Calgary Wranglers have been performing, and how the team can look to bounce back after dropping their last two games! Trent shares his thoughts on Adam Klapka's and Dustin Wolf's performances, and much more! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

Brent Krahn Wraps up the Season!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by goaltending analyst Brent Krahn! The guys share their thoughts on a disaster of a Flames season, and Brent shares his take on Jacob Markstrom's season and if he has a #1 mindset, the play of Dan Vladar, and what Calgary should do with Dustin Wolf! Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys share their take on what the biggest positive development from the season was, and how it can be developed on going into next year! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Looking Back at Brad Treliving's Tenure in Calgary!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look back at Brad Treliving's tenure with the Calgary Flames ahead of the team's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs! The guys recap Treliving's time in Calgary, the on and off ice success, his off-season record, and more! (25:03) Colin Patterson, former Calgary Flame joins the show to share some stories of his former road roomate, Mike Vernon ahead of Vernon's HHOF induction ceremony! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Revisiting the Flames/Panthers Blockbuster 18 Months Later!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers tee up the Calgary Flames' tilt against the Florida Panthers, and they revisit the trade between the two that took place 18 months ago! The guys share their thoughts on Huberdeau and Tkachuk, and if Weegar was the 'forgotten' player in the deal! (29:57) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Connor Zary's Calder Trophy chances, and if Dennis Gilbert has solidified himself on the roster this season! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Path to Finding Success: On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to share his thoughts on the Flames' season as a whole, Markstrom's future with the team, and some of the biggest storylines around the NHL! Derek Wills and Logan Gordon join the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Logan, and Derek go around and share their takes on how they feel about seeing Matt Coronato getting back into the lineup, and Calgary's inability to win against bottom-end teams in the league! Pat and Logan break down what they've seen from Daniil Miromanov this season, what they think the Flames are seeing out of the player, and the biggest things you need to know ahead of the Flames' matchup against the Blackhawks! by Flames Talk

62 min listen

How Are the Flames Handling This Skid?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look and try to assess the mood around the Calgary Flames after showing some signs of life in their loss to the Dallas Stars! Hear from Dillon Dube as he shares his thoughts on the mood in the team, and more! (22:57) Brad Pascall, Calgary Flames AGM joins the show to chat about being named Co-GM of Team Canada at the Spengler! Brad shares his level of excitement, all the details, and his thoughts on the 5-0-1 start of the Calgary Wranglers! by Flames Talk

41 min listen

Eric Francis on Markstrom, Lindholm, Zadorov, and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric dive into all things Flames, including Elias Lindholm's future, the Flames' performance against the Jets, their thoughts on some of the young players, and potential trade discussions for Lindholm! Pat and Eric take a look at the upcoming Flames roadtrip starting in Pittsburgh, Chris Snow's memorial, the latest on the Eric Francis Pizza Pigout, and what the Flames' identity could be! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Talking Tij Iginla and the Flames!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the Calgary Flames' plans at the 2024 NHL Draft, and if they think the team should draft Tij Iginla! The guys share their thoughts on if drafting Tij could be the team's best move, and if they should avoid picking him because of the last name! (32:27) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on what could happen with Jacob Markstrom over the summer, and their expectations for Matt Coronato next season! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

Eric Francis on the Future of Calgary Goaltending!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for The Eric Francis Hour! The guys dive into the future of goaltending for the Flames after the news of Dan Vladar's season ending surgery, what is means for Jacob Markstrom and Dustin Wolf, and the biggest offseason needs for the Flames! (32:18) The guys dive into the latest with an update on Jakob Pelletier's status as he continues to play with the Calgary Wranglers, and how important he'll be to the team's playoff push, and take a moment to reflect on the health scare for Lanny McDonald and just how important he is to the Flames and their community. by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Eric Francis Counts Down to the Trade Deadline!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for The Eric Francis Hour! Eric brings his latest thoughts as the rumour mill surrounding Jacob Markstrom continues to run wild, and he shares what he thinks believes the Flames should do! Eric also shares what he's hearing surrounding the futures of Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev. (35:19) Eric and Pat break down just how good Nazem Kadri has been for the Flames this season, and what his future with the Flames could hold, and the guys tee up the next round of the Battle of Alberta! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

The Kids Are Alright, Hey?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the latest on the Flames, starting off with the youth continuing to inject young players into the lineup, and the guys share their thoughts on the debuts for Connor Zary and Martin Pospisil! They take a look at the start of the season for Nazem Kadri, and why they think he's headed in the right direction! (32:24) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on Andrew Mangiapane's suspension, and their biggest takeaways from the Flames' win over Seattle! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

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