Why Craig Conroy Is the Right Man for the Job!

Who's The Next Captain Going to Be?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Ryan Pike recap Craig Conroy's introductory press conference! They take a closer look at some of the comments he made during his conference and interview with Pat, and the guys dive into the Captaincy question for the Flames and name their top candidates for the role! Pat and Pike tap into the latest on Jarome Iginla joining the Flames, Matthew Phillips' future, and the internal candidates for head coach! by Flames Talk

43 min listen

What Does Hiring Craig Conroy Mean for the Next Head Coach?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Ryan Pike re-open the conversation surrounding the next Head Coach for the Calgary Flames! The guys recap the latest and biggest names who appear to be front-runners for the team, and what each candidate could bring to the team! Mitch Love, Calgary Wranglers Head Coach joins the show! He joins Pat and Pike to recap the Wranglers' series against Coachella Valley, his thoughts on the season as a whole, what made the team special, and how interested he is in making the jump to the Flames! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Five Burning Training Camp Questions!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down their 5 burning Flames questions as training camp is officially underway! The guys share their latest thoughts on the captaincy, the team's forward lines, the coaching style of Ryan Huska, Oliver Kylington, and which young plyers will crack the roster! (43:49) Pat and Wes analyze the team's training camp roster, and hear from Craig Conroy on why the team didn't elect to sign any PTOs this season! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Frank Seravalli With the Very Latest on Elias Lindholm!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Frank Seravalli to dive into the latest surrounding Elias Lindholm and his contract negotiations with the Flames! Pat and Frank share what they're hearing around the situation, what the 'slow play' allows GM Craig Conroy to do, and the latest around the rest of the NHL! (26:46) Pat and Aaron Vickers share their candidates for the biggest bounce back candidate for the Flames, and hear from Andrew Mangiapane after he spoke to the media at the Calgary Italian Open! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Should Brad Treliving Be Allowed to Interview Elsewhere?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Ryan Pike address the latest news around former Flames GM Brad Treliving, as reports stated that the Flames would not be allowing Treliving to speak to other teams until his contract officially expires at the end of June. The guys share their thoughts on the situation, and why the Flames might have motivations to do so. Former Calgary Flames General Manager Al Coates joins the show! Al chats with Pat and Pike about his observations on the team so far, to discuss the benefits of hiring internally, share stories from when he was GM of the team, and the 2023 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame class inductees! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Who's Going to Take Tyler Toffoli's Spot Next Season?: On Hour 2 of Flames Talk Pat Steinberg and Ryan Pike discuss the immediate tasks in regards to Flames coaching as they need to figure out an option to replace the minutes Tyler Toffoli logged as well as a replacement for the open AHL coaching job. To wrap the hour, the guys are joined by Ryan Dittrick of CalgaryFLames.com. Ryan recently chat with Kadri and Coleman so he gives an update on them. Ryan also gives his thoughts on the general feeling around the team as the direction of the club lies on some key decisions yet to be made by some players. 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. by Flames Talk

45 min listen

Will Calgary's Pending UFAs Be a Distraction?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers get you say for week one of main Flames camp, as the guys try to sort through the 'haze' surrounding the team as Calgary goes into camp with a number of upcoming UFAs, and if they think it could be a distraction this season! Hear from GM Craig Conroy as he shares his thoughts, and the guys debate which players will still be on the roster after the deadline. Derek Wills joins the show as we bring back the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys debate what has to happen for Matt Coronato to start the season on the NHL roster, and what Oliver Kylington's return could mean for Calgary's blueline! by Flames Talk

42 min listen

Is There a New Flames GM Candidate?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Ryan Pike dive into the latest name thrown into the hat of potential Flames GM candidates! The guys share their take on whether or not they like the fit, when they would like to see a new GM made official, and the latest update on Oliver Kylington! Pike shares his thoughts on the new Calgary Event Centre deal; what the total bill might look like, if it's better than the last one, timelines, and next steps! by Flames Talk

40 min listen

Elliotte Freidman and Craig Conroy on Hiring Ryan Huska!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman as he shares his thoughts on the hiring of Ryan Huska, he dives into the latest trade rumours surrounding some Flames players and sets up for game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals! Aaron Vickers joins the show to share his take on the hiring of Huska and more! Hear from Craig Conroy as he speaks to Pat and shares his thought process in the hiring of the next head coach of the Flames, and why he landed on Ryan Huska. by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Is the Coaching Search Nearing Its End?: On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the latest news surrounding the Calgary Flames! They break down Elliotte Friedman's latest comments regarding the Flames head coaching search and what names are currently looking like frontrunners, and what the Flames need to do in terms of goaltending! Calgary Wranglers F Connor Zary joins the show! He stops by to chat about and review his season with the Wranglers and how he felt about his performance and the team as they went for a deep run in the AHL playoffs! He talks about what it would be like to get called up to the NHL, and having Mitch Love as a coach! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Eric Francis on What Comes Next for Craig Conroy!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for Francis Fridays! Eric joins the show to dive into the Elias Lindholm conversation and what Craig Conroy can do to try and keep him in Calgary, and who the next captain of the Flames should be! Pat goes through Craig Conroy's UFA checklist with the Flames as the team goes into the offseason with 7 UFAs, and what options Conroy has ahead of the 2023 NHL draft. by Flames Talk

42 min listen

The Flames Talk Mailbag Is Back!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg opens up the Flames Talk Mailbag and dives into YOUR questions! He dives into player personnel questions, questions about the next coach, and more! Pat recaps his conversation with Craig Conroy and what he took from it, and what it means for the future of the team! Flames VP of Hockey Ops and Assistant GM Brad Pascall joins the show! Brad stops by to chat about how he's feeling about his new role, Craig Conroy being named GM, and how excited he is to get things going with the team! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

The Latest Flames Intel and a Chat with Jordan Oesterle!: On this hour of Flames Talk, the newest Calgary Flame Jordan Oesterle joins Pat Steinberg and Ryan Pike. Jordan talks on how signing the Flames came to be, his excitement level joining Calgary, how his style of play can make an impact and what's going to be like now that he will have seen both sides of the Battle of Alberta. To wrap the hour, Pat and Pike get into the Flames offseason "to-do list" and the latest intel around the team. 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. by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Are the Flames Getting Out of the Mushy Middle?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off the hour by looking at the teams just eliminated from the playoffs, and comparing them to the Flames and what they may have avoided by not re-signing all of their UFAs! Pat breaks down why he believes it's for the best that the Flames didn't re-sign their pending UFAs, and Aaron shares his thoughts on the idea. (30:32) Calgary Wranglers defenceman Jeremie Poirier! Jeremie joins the show to chat about his season with the Wranglers and their playoff run, his return to play after a terrible injury, and how he's feeling ahead of the second round of the playoffs! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Eric Francis Talks Markstrom and Kiprusoff!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for The Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric dive headfirst into the comments made by Jacob Markstrom during a scrum! The guys share their thoughts on the comments, the impact it might have on the Flames' trade deadline strategy, and the message it sends to Craig Conroy! Pat and Eric take a look back at the career of Miikka Kiprusoff and share their favourite stories and memories of his time with the Calgary Flames! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Can the Flames Trade Their UFA's and Stay Competitive?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look at the Flames' impressive 8 game turnaround! The guys share their thoughts on what this recent win streak means for the future of the team's UFAs, and how Craig Conroy should handle his decision-making at the trade deadline! (19:09) Tod Button, Calgary Flames Director of Amateur Scouting joins the show! Tod and the guys take a look back at some of the most notable names Tod has drafted, including captain Mikael Backlund, and Tod dives into his thought process in selecting at the draft! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

Eric Francis on the Future of Calgary's Core!: On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric take a look at the crossroads the Calgary Flames are currently sitting at, and debate what would have to happen in the next month for Craig Conroy to think about keeping the current core together! (29:20) The guys share their thoughts on the play of Connor Zary and his rookie season, if Jacob Markstrom could be a trade chip, Christmas plans, and much more! by Flames Talk

46 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

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

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

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

Talking Hanifin, Prospects, and Flames Goaltending!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers share their thoughts on the Jeff Petry deal which sends him to Detroit, and how it could affect the Flames and their shopping of Noah Hanifin! Torie Peterson from CalgaryFlames.com joins the show to share her thoughts after watching GM Craig Conroy go through his first NHL draft as a General Manager, and what it's like having Jarome Iginla around the office! (30:03) Jason LaBarbera, Calgary Flames goaltending coach stops by to chat about his summer, the Flames new coaching staff, and how he's feeling about his goalie group, including bringing up Dustin Wolf! by Flames Talk

54 min listen

Lightning vs. Rangers Game 5 & Series Picks + NHL Rumors (Ep. 63): In this episode of the Hockey Gambling Podcast, Talon Jenkins, Ryan Gilbert, and Joel Meyer get into the NHL Conference Finals. First, they start out with some news from around the league, including David Pastrnak rumors, injuries, and Claude Giroux's future. They then give their takes on a few controversial statements in a new fun segment. Of course, the boys get into Game 5 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers with a betting preview including picks, predictions, and more! They finish out the show with some best bets for the HGP Puck Buck Challenge! by Hockey Gambling Podcast

60 min listen

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37 min listen

Did Conroy Do the Right Thing?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into their thoughts surrounding the future of the Flames, and if Craig Conroy did the right thing leading up to the trade deadline! The guys share their thoughts on the new direction for Calgary, why they believe Conroy made the correct decision! (31:48) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on what makes Daniil Miromanov so interesting, and how scary the Colorado Avalanche are going to be in this years playoffs! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

Ryan Huska is the Head Coach, so Now What?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive more into the hiring of Flames Head Coach Ryan Huska! They share their thoughts on how the selection will be reviewed in the long term, and hear from Craig Conroy as he shares his ideas on how the hiring will affect some of the biggest storylines around the team! Pat Steinberg and Ryan Huska sit down for a conversation about the hiring process for Ryan, and he shares his emotions after being named the 24th head coach in Calgary Flames history. by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Eric Francis Evaluates the Flames Entering 2024!: On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric take a look at the future for the Calgary Flames heading into 2024 including the future of the three pending UFA's. Plus the approach for Craig Conroy at the trade deadline. (37:05) The guys go into a look in and around the Circle K Classic as the future and 2nd generation stars begin their journey towards the goal of being an NHLer. by Flames Talk

48 min listen

How Did Matt Coronato Play in Penticton?: On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers wrap up the Flames' participation at the Young Stars Classic from Penticton! The guys share their thoughts on Matt Coronato, evaluate his performance, and hear from Craig Conroy and Ryan Huska as they talk about what they saw from the rookie! (25:49) Pat and Aaron set up for training camp and the Flames' mentality to let some young players challenge for spots, hear from Craig Conroy as he speaks about his philosophy with PTOs, and we share who impressed us the most relative to expectations! Lastly, Trent Cull shares his thoughts after the tournament. by Flames Talk

50 min listen

All the Flames Trade Deadline Burning Questions!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off their trade deadline week as we approach the final week before the deadline! The guys share their thoughts on where they think Hanifin will land, if a Markstrom deal could get done before the deadline, and more! (26:42) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show to chat the Future of the Flames! Trent shares his thoughts on his team's weekend, Jeremie Poirier's return to the lineup, Matt Coronato's recall to the Flames, and the final 20-game stretch of the season! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Ron MacLean Joins the Eric Francis Hour!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, we kick off the Eric Francis Hour by bringing Ron MacLean to the show! Ron joins Pat Steinberg and Eric to chat about his upcoming celebrity roast, the importance of amateur scouting in hockey, and Ron shares some of his oldest stories from Alberta! Pat and Eric chat about the latest updates regarding Chris Snow, Mikael Backlund's captaincy and extension, Matt Coronato's fit in the lineup, Jakob Pelletier's injury, and the Flames' lineups starting to sort themselves out! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

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