Who's Pushing for a Roster Spot Right Now?

What Is Dustin Wolf's Realistic Path to the NHL?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into their thoughts around Dustin Wolf, his first set of starts in the NHL, and how the Flames should handle the future of their three goaltenders! They bring the latest around Jacob Markstrom's injury status and when Flames fans can expect to see him again, and if he'd be interested in a pivot! (28:32) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on the effect of Elias Lindholm's uncertain future and how it may be affecting his play, and how Jonathan Huberdeau can get back to his more productive level of play with the Flames! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Setting Expectations for a New Season!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson get you set for the start of the Flames season with the 'Great Expectations' Show! The guys dive into the team's changes from last season, the latest on contract status, the importance of a good start, and more! (32:09) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek share their take on what their definition of a successful season will be for the Flames, and where Calgary fits in the Pacific Division picture! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Is Jakob Pelletier Ready for the NHL?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson tee up the Flames' split squad matchup against the Seattle Kraken! The guys dive into the two rookies they'll be keeping a close eye on during the game, and who might be penned onto the opening night roster! Former Flame and now Player Development staff Michael Stone joins the show! Michael chats about what it's been like pivoting to player development, his role with the team, the value of a good camp, and his impressions of the young guys! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Kelly Hrudey on Deadline Distractions and Miikka Kiprusoff!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Kelly Hrudey! Kelly stops by to dive in his latest thoughts surrounding the Flames! He shares what he's seen out of the play of Jacob Markstrom this season, what it's like to get traded and the distraction that it can be, and looks back at his biggest memories of Miikka Kipprusoff ahead of his jersey retirement! (23:29) Trent Cull joins the show to bring the latest on the Future of the Flames! Trent recaps his team's weekend as they continue to be deep in a playoff chase, the impact that Cole Schwindt has had since his recall, the progress of Jeremie Poirier's return, and seeing Dryden Hunt up with the Flames! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

What Does This Run Mean for the Flames?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the Flames ten game stretch since the All-Star break! The guys share their thoughts on why they think this is the best stretch of hockey the Flames have played in the last two years, and break down all the stats that's lead to a 7-3-0 stretch! (32:19) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on if the Flames' longer break could throw them off when they take on the Penguins, and if Jakob Pelletier should come out of the lineup for Andrei Kuzmenko! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

What Do You Want to Hear at Locker Clean-Out?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson kick off the hour by looking ahead to the Flames' locker clean-out day! The guys share what they're be looking forward to hear from the Flames after the season wraps up, and look back at the season that was for the team! (30:36) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their picks for the most positive and most disappointing development of the season! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

There's a Good Buzz Around This Flames Team!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg, and Wes Gilbertson jump into the difference in perception around the Flames from before the road trip to now! The guys also get into the latest news on the Jacob Pelletier injury, and Pat sits down with Blake Coleman to discuss the Flames recent form. Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on who they believe is the Flames current top line, and discuss if Jacob Markstrom can stay with the Flames after the revelation that he waived his no trade clause to be dealt to the Devils! by Flames Talk

54 min listen

Director of Goaltending Jordan Sigalet Talks Wolf, Ignatjew, and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by the Flames' Director of Goaltending, Jordan Sigalet! Jordan stops by to share his latest observations surrounding Dustin Wolf, his thoughts on the latest goaltender to join the Flames' organization, and an update on Dan Vladar! (27:47) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their take on which individual milestone they're most excited to see chased in the last two games of the season, and Adam Klapka's recall to the big club! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Blueline Trade Talks Are Picking Up!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson discuss ongoing trade talks for the Flames and the team's recent improved performance, going 4-1-2 in their last seven games. They discuss Elliotte Friedman's insights on the offers for defensemen and the challenges of the team's unknown future! (24:42) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach, joins the show! Pat, Wes, and Trent discuss the Wranglers' recent games, including wins against Bakersfield and Ontario, as well as a loss to Ontario! They delve into managing a busy stretch, the team's response to losses, and the contributions of players like Ben Jones and Emilio Petterssen! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

The Most Intriguing Training Camp Battles!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a closer look at all the positional battles that they expect to see during training camp! The guys dive into the Flames' goaltending, defence, and forward group, and share their thoughts on who could make some noise during training camp! (33:12) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! The guys debate which camp battle they're most interested to see, and which player on the Flames training camp roster intrigues them the most headed into 2023 camp! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Dustin Wolf's Time Will Come!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson discuss the hot topic of Dustin Wolf's recent move back to the AHL Wranglers! They explore the team's dilemma of managing their goaltender situation while keeping an eye on the promising future for Wolf, and dive into the Flames' roster adjustments as they prepare for the opening day, providing insights into who's in and who's out. (31:45) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek share their take on what’s the biggest surprise of camp so far, and what player that they've seen sent to the American League they're most interested in seeing get their first recall this season! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Frank Seravalli With the Latest on Hanifin!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to dive into his latest findings in around the latest on Calgary's pending UFAs! Elliotte and Pat go around the latest rumors and stories in the NHL! (28:11) Derek Wills and Wes Gilbertson join the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on Yan Kuznetsov's upcoming Flames debut, and Dillon Dube getting healthy scratched for the first time since 2021! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Looking Back at Calgary's First Half!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look back at the first half of the season for the Flames and dive into their thoughts on the team's performance! The guys share their thoughts on the team's MVP, biggest stories and questions, and more! Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on how Jonathan Huberdeau has been able to get back on the points sheet, and if Blake Coleman is having a career season! by Flames Talk

55 min listen

Why is Jakob Pelletier Going to the Minors?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson, the guys open by discussing Jakob Pelletier being sent down earlier today, and give some possible reasons for his demotion. Also they reflect on the passing of former Calgary Flames player Chris Simon. (26:58) Later on Flames Assistant GM and VP of Hockey Operations Brad Pascall joins the program. Pat, Wes and Brad discuss all things Flames prospects including Jakob Pelletier, Sam Morton, Jeremie Poirier, Artem Grushnikov, and more! by Flames Talk

47 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

Sitting Down with Yegor Sharangovich!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into Yegor Sharangovich, and why he is one of the more intriguing players on the team this Flames roster! Pat sits down for an exclusive chat with Yegor, as he shares his thoughts on being traded to Calgary! (28:11) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek share their thoughts on is the Flames can handle running 3 goalies this season, and their thoughts on the mood and vibes around the team! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Who's Made an Impression at Camp So Far?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson recap the Flames' first 3 preseason games, and dive into all the game action! The guys chat about the surging stock of Solovyov, Adam Klapka and Walker Duehr, and the latest on Jakob Pelletier's injury. (36:40) Pat and Wes break down the nights for Calgary's backup goaltenders, Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar, and share what they saw from the two goalies! The guys share their thoughts on the new Heritage Classic jerseys! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

The Impact of Sunday's Chicago Loss: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson recap the Flames' disappointing road trip as they drop games to the Philadelphia Flyers and the injured Chicago Blackhawks! The guys share their thoughts on the team's recent stretch of games, and the latest developments surrounding Noah Hanifin! (30:54) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on the positive developments on Jakob Pelletier, and why the loss to Chicago felt so impactful! by Flames Talk

54 min listen

The Flames Are at a Crossroads: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down the Flames' uninspiring loss to the St. Louis Blues as they get shutout for the first time this season, and the guys share what they heard from Huberdeau and Markstrom as they look to bounce back against the Oilers in the upcoming Heritage Classic! (31:25) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek get into their takes on why it's important for the Flames to keep their line pairings together, and how they're feeling ahead of the Heritage Classic! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Kevin Woodley on Markstrom Rumours and Wolf!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our goaltending analyst, Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine and NHL.com! Kevin joins the show to dive into the Jacob Markstrom trade talk, his reaction on Markstrom nearly getting sent to New Jersey, and share his thoughts on Dustin Wolf, and the future of Flames goaltending! (19:58) Pat and Wes delve into Dustin Wolf's first start for the Flames in over two months ahead of his game against the San Jose Sharks! The guys break down Wolf's play so far this year, how the Flames should manage him going forward, and more! by Flames Talk

40 min listen

The Revelation That Is Connor Zary!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look at Connor Zary and his play as of late! The guys dive into just how effective Zary has been and the numbers he's been able to put up since being called up by the Flames, and why Blake Coleman is one of the hottest players in the league! (28:21) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on how important it could be for the Flames to be back over .500 with a pair of wins on this road trip, and their thoughts on AJ Greer's future with the team! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Wrapping up Flames Goaltending With Kevin Woodley!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our goaltending analyst, Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine! Kevin joins the show to share his thoughts on the future of the Flames' goaltending trio, and sets up some of the biggest clinched playoff matchups! (24:21) Pat and Wes break down what they want to see in the regular season finale for the Flames, and what it could mean for the team to hit some individual benchmarks and milestones in the last game of the season! by Flames Talk

34 min listen

Jeff Marek on Calgary's Crossroads!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Jeff Marek! Jeff joins Pat and Wes to discuss Calgary's recent performance, the potential re-signing of UFAs, the future of Dustin Wolf with the Flames, and speculation on Edmonton's goalie targets, while touching on the NHL's plans for an international tournament! (25:01) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek dive into the Flames' struggling powerplay and the significance of the US Thanksgiving mark in relation to playoff prospects! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Reacting to the Oliver Kylington News: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson bring you the latest from Flames training camp! They provide an update on the status of Oliver Kylington, and share their thoughts on the matter. Hear from Ryan Huska as he shares his thoughts on the first day of camp! (25:36) Hear from brand-new Flame Parker Bell as he joined Pat and Wes to share how he's feeling after signing his first entry-level NHL deal! Pat and Wes share their thoughts on expectations for Jonathan Huberdeau this season, and hear from Jonathan as he spoke to the media! by Flames Talk

45 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

The Opening Day Roster Is Becoming More Clear!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson wrap up the Flames' 2023 training camp and break down what they believe to be the team's opening night lineup! They share their thoughts on the combinations as well as the two players that get left off the team, and more! (32:01) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek dive into how comfortable they're feeling about starting Cole Schwindt at the 4C, and Jordon Oesterle at the 6D, and if a waiver claim would be more desirable! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

We're Talking Jacob Markstrom Again!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson open the show by talking about the strong road trip by Jacob Markstrom. The guys dive into the recent rumours surrounding Markstrom, and the potential deal that could have sent him to the New Jersey Devils, and share their thoughts on why the Flames can't lose sight of their re-tool despite being in a wildcard race, and more! (32:25) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on the strong play of Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar, and if this is the best that the Tkachuk trade has looked since the deal was completed. The guys also get into on how they think Oliver Kylington has looked since being inserted back into the Flames lineup. by Flames Talk

52 min listen

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

Kelly Hrudey on Wolf, Markstrom, and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Kelly Hrudey! Kelly stops by the show to share his thoughts and first impressions of Dustin Wolf, and if he thinks Wolf is NHL ready! Kelly breaks down Wolf's game, Jacob Markstrom's injury, and the career of Roberto Luongo! (26:52)Pat and Wes take a look at the play of MacKenzie Weegar this season and importance for the Flames' future, and the guys take a look at a few burning Flames questions including work ethic, Adam Ruzicka, and Nick DeSimone! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Evaluating the First Quarter!: On hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson they dive into the Calgary Flames' season so far as the team sits tied for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. They discuss the team's progress, evaluating their first quarter performance, surprises, concerns, and speculate on their playoff chances with 60 games remaining! (30:25) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their evaluations of the Flames' first 22 games of the season, and who Calgary's best player has been! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

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