Predictions for the Coming Season! Eric Francis Talks Captaincy!

Eric Francis on Extending Noah Hanifin!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! Eric stops by to share his latest thoughts on the Flames' pending UFAs, which of them he thinks the team should re-sign, and more! (31:26) The hour continues with Eric sharing his thoughts on Dan Vladar and his future with the Flames, and what the team could be performing like if the go ahead with moving out several of the upcoming UFAs! by Flames Talk

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Eric Francis on Expectations for the Upcoming Season!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Eric Francis for a new season of Francis Fridays! Eric brings his latest thoughts on his worries about the Flames' upcoming UFA situation becoming a distraction in the locker room, the latest on Elias Lindholm, and a big announcement at the end! (28:06) Pat and Aaron take a look at the Flames' young core, and debate which young gun could be up for a long-term deal! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Eric Francis on Calgary’s Crossroads: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric dive into the recalls of young players and the direction of the team will be decided over the next 10 games, including how this could affect the signing of the team's upcoming UFAs! (25:34) Pat and Eric discuss the Flames' decision to send Matt Coronato to the AHL and his debut with the Wranglers. Who gets the next recall for the Flames? Plus recapping the 2023 Eric Francis Pizza Pigout. by Flames Talk

50 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

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

Eric Francis on Zadorov's Trade Request!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, it's the Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis share their thoughts on the Flames' recent turnaround, and Eric dives into his take on Nikita Zadorov's mid-season trade request! The guys get into potential fits and returns for Zadorov, including the Canucks, and if the Flames could follow Vancouver's model of pivoting! (31:46) Eric shares his chat with Martin Pospisil, and what he's seen from the Flames' callup! Pat and Eric share their thoughts on his ceiling, and the positive impact of the young players this season! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Eric Francis on Calgary's Nightmare Start: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric dive into the disastrous start to the season for the Flames, and they share their thoughts on exactly what is going on right now, including how this could affect the signing of the team's upcoming UFAs! (31:53) Pat and Eric tee up the 2023 Heritage Classic and preview the upcoming festivities, how big a game this could be for both teams, and take a look back at all the previews outdoor games in Alberta! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Eric Francis on Noah Hanifin’s Departure and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for The Eric Francis Hour! Eric shares his thoughts on the return of Noah Hanifin to the Scotiabank Saddledome and what went into the decision for the Golden Knights to acquire the pending UFA. Additionally, Eric dives deeper into his conversation with Noah. (28:33) Eric shares his thoughts on the Flames' signing Hunter Brzustewicz to an entry level deal and where he could be playing before the end of the season. Plus a look at what the Flames need to do in the final 16 games of the regular season. by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Eric Francis on Markstrom, Kadri, Optimism, and More!: 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 dive headfirst into all of Jacob Markstrom's comments during the Flames' locker clean-out day, and the difference between his comments compared to Nazem Kadri's! (31:17) The guys share their thoughts on why they felt like this year's locker clean-out day felt so different compared to last season, and what they'll be looking for from Jonathan Huberdeau next season! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Conflicting Emotions for Flames Fans!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the conflicting emotions of Flames fans as the team continues to win games despite the uncertainty around the upcoming UFAs! The guys share their thoughts on how they see both sides of the coin, and preview the Flames' upcoming home stand! (27:23) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on the season for Mikael Backlund, and how the Flames might fit into the playoff fight in the back half of the season! by Flames Talk

45 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

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Three Positive Takeaways From the Home Opener!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers react to the Flames winning their second consecutive opening night win! Hear from Ryan Huska as he shares his thoughts following the win, and the guys break down the entire game and share their thoughts! (29:24) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek share their takes on how important it will be for the Flames to find offence from their blueline this season, and the process of finding a fit for Yegor Sharangovich on the team! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Hanifin and Lindholm Trade Talk + Mike Vernon!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive headfirst into what could happen if the Flames decide to pivot on this season, and explore some potential trades for upcoming UFAs! The guys break down possible returns for Hanifin, Lindholm, Zadorov, Tanev, and more! Pat and Aaron share their thoughts on Connor Zary's recall and the return of Rasmus Andersson. (26:30) Mike Vernon, Calgary Flames Alumni and Hall of Fame Goaltender joins the show! Mike shares what he's feeling ahead of inauguration to the Hockey Hall of Fame, the other members of his class, and more! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

Projecting This Year's Point Total! And the Mailbag Is Back!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into their point expectations for some of the Flames that need some of the biggest bounce back seasons! (16:10) The guys open up the Flames Talk Mailbag and take fans burning questions heading into the 2023-24 season! They cover contracts, leadership group, goaltending, and more! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

Who's Going to the All-Star Game?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers share their thoughts on who the Flames' selection for the NHL All-Star game should be! The guys share their thoughts on what player should be sent to Toronto, and just how impressive Jacob Markstrom has been since returning from injury! (31:46) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on Mangiapane returning to the Backlund-Coleman line, and the team's most realistic path to the playoffs! by Flames Talk

53 min listen

Eric Francis Talks Goaltending and Pospisil!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! Eric joins he show to bring his latest thoughts on ahead of the final Battle of Alberta of the Season! Pat and Eric debate which Flames goalie should start for the BoA, and Eric dives into his thoughts on Martin Pospisil! (29:05) Eric shares his thoughts on coach Ryan Huska's decision to healthy scratch Connor Zary against the Winnipeg Jets, and Oliver Kylington being named the Flames' nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Award! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

Eric Francis on the Deadline, Markstrom, and More!: On hour 3 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for The Eric Francis Hour! Eric shares his thoughts on the moves the Flames did and didn't make! Eric dives into the recent comments made by Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald on his goaltending situation, his thoughts on Conroy's plans for the Flames, and how he judges the first season so far for Conroy! (28:35) Eric shares his thoughts on some of the newest members of the Flames and what he's expecting to see from Joel Hanley, Daniil Miromanov, and Nikita Okhotiuk, and the rest of the new-look defence core! by Flames Talk

46 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

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The Pros and Cons to an Elias Lindholm Extension.: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers continue the conversation around Elias Lindholm and the pros and cons of the Flames re-signing him to a long-term extension! The guys share their thoughts on where they stand on if it's in the Flames' best interest to sign Lindholm! (26:33) Ryan Leslie joins the show to dive into his thoughts on the Flames upcoming UFAs, the team's leadership group, his pick for biggest comeback season, and the youth movement for the team! by Flames Talk

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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

Is Calgary's Direction Becoming Clear?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive headfirst into the Flames and whether or not it's time to sound the alarm for the team! Pat and Aaron recap the team's performance from the Heritage Classic in Edmonton, share what they saw from the Flames, and think about what options GM Craig Conroy could take to right the ship! (32:24) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Jacob Markstrom's start to the season, and their impressions of Ilya Solovyov's first NHL stint! by Flames Talk

50 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

Eric Francis on Hanifin, Tanev, and Markstrom: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for The Eric Francis Hour! Eric joins the show from New York as he continues to travel with the team during their road trip, and the guys dive into the latest surrounding Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, and Jacob Markstrom as their futures with the Flames remain to be a question! (34:40) Pat and Eric break down the increased level of play from Hanifin, Markstrom, and Tanev, and share their thoughts on if it should change the Flames' decision-making! by Flames Talk

52 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

A Lindholm Update With Frank Seravalli!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg chats with NHL Insider Frank Seravalli! Frank shares his latest thoughts on the latest regarding Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, and the biggest signings and extensions around the NHL! (21:28) Pat is joined by Aaron Vickers and Derek Wills for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys dive into their thoughts on what AJ Greer brings to the Flames, and they share their realistic expectations for Matt Coronato's season! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

Eric Francis Talks the Markstrom Firestorm and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! Eric joins the show to bring his latest thoughts surrounding the Flames and the trade rumours, including Jacob Markstrom and what it means if a trade does not end up happening, and everything around Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev! (34:28) Eric shares his latest thoughts on how the team plans to re-tool their team, and the goals that the team would like to hit their stride! Pat and Eric dive into Oliver Kylington opening up to the media, Matthew Phillips being claimed by Pittsburgh, and much more! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Eric Francis on Chris Tanev's Future!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis kick off the Eric Francis Hour! The guys dive into the complexities of Chris Tanev's potential trade value versus his importance to the organization, pondering the surprising potential of his return in a trade scenario! The spotlight shifts to reflections on the Toffoli trade, questioning its outcome, Sharangovich's progress, and Toffoli's pending status with New Jersey! Eric and Pat dive into goaltending strategies as Markstrom continues to recover from injury, and the Flames' recurring comeback victories, posing questions about the team's need for more substantial leads and the choice between Vladar and Wolf! by Flames Talk

49 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

Frank Seravalli Talks Flames Trade Deadline!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli! Frank brings his latest findings from around the NHL and the Flames, and shares his thoughts on the latest with the team, their upcoming UFAs, and more! (23:33) Pat and Aaron Vickers assess the Flames' upcoming homestand, and dive into how much of an opportunity for the teams! The guys decide what they would define as a successful home stand, and which games are 'must wins'! by Flames Talk

40 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Lindholm, Vladar, and More!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to dive into the latest around the NHL rumour mill, including a potential link between Elias Lindholm and the Colorado Avalanche! Frank shares his thoughts on the future for Lindholm, and the latest around the league! (25:46) Derek Wills and Aaron Vickers join the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys go around and share their takes on if the Flames can compare themselves to Nashville of last year, and if they would sign Dennis Gilbert into next season! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

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Predictions for the Coming Season! Eric Francis Talks Captaincy!

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