Eric Francis on Markstrom, Lindholm, Zadorov, and More!

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 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 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 Zadorov, Kylington, and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! They dive into the Nikita Zadorov trade and it's impact, why it had to be done, what it could mean for the rest of the pending UFAs, and rumors about Toronto's interest in Chris Tanev! (31:15) The guys share their thoughts on seeing Oliver Kylington back on the ice at practice today, what they're hearing on the timeline for a potential return, and everything they know during his absence! by Flames Talk

45 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 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

Eric Francis on Huska, Iginla, and Trade Talk!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of Francis Fridays! Eric shares his latest thoughts on Jarome Iginla joining the team to his surprise, coach Ryan Huska, and the latest on Noah Hanifin! Pat dives into the latest trade rumors with the Flames, including Noah Hanifin, Elias Lindholm, Nazem Kadri, and more! by Flames Talk

46 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 the Hand Pass and Matt Coronato!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for The Eric Francis Hour! Eric shares his latest thoughts on the Flames and their recent performance against the Leafs! Pat and Eric debate if the Flames should recall Matt Coronato and where he would slot, and who should start against the Oilers! (31:00) Eric shares his latest story on Mikael Backlund and Mark Giordano's connection! The guys look back at Giordano's tenure in Calgary, and what the future holds for Mikael Backlund! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Eric Francis on the Evolution of Calgary's Deadline Approach!: 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' big picture as the team gets closer to the trade deadline, and what the Flames should be looking at as the date gets closer! The guys dive into the Dad Trip for the Flames as the parents enjoyed their stop in Arizona, and now head to Vegas as the Flames look to take on the Golden Knights! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Eric Francis on Lindholm, Backlund, Hanifin, and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, we kick off with the inaugural edition of the Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg, Aaron Vickers, and Eric dive into the latest burning topics for the Flames, including Lindholm and Hanifin thoughts, Mikael Backlund, the latest on the Captaincy, and what they're seeing from Penticton! (21:20) Eric Francis makes a number of HUGE announcements for this year's edition of the Eric Francis Pizza Pigout, including an announcement date, a VERY special guest, and more! by Flames Talk

46 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

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

Frank Seravalli Sets up the Rest of the Flames Offseason!: On hour 1 of Flames talk Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank gets us up to speed on what he's hearing on the Elias Lindholm contract situation, his thoughts on the Alex DeBrincat trade and some of the other big names that need new contracts. To wrap the hour, Aaron Vickers joins Steinberg for a full discussion on what the Flames' D-core will look next season. The boys discuss a possible destination for Noah Hanifin, will there be any rust for Oliver Kylington? and if Matt Dumba could be a possible fit for Calgary. 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

46 min listen

Eric Francis on the Road Trip, Huberdeau, and Gaudreau!: 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 Flames road trip so far, Eric shares what he's seen being with the team, and the guys share their thoughts on the team's identity and more! (25:57) Eric tells us about his adventure in Columbus in trying to chat with Johnny Gaudreau, and shares his thoughts on the future of the Blue Jackets, including Adam Fantilli! by Flames Talk

42 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

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 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 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

Frank Seravalli on Elias Lindholm!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show live from the Hot Stove Lounge to share his latest thoughts on Elias Lindholm, and what he's heard from around the NHL! Frank shares his thoughts on Toronto as a trade partner for the Leafs, and the future of Sheldon Keefe! (22:01) Pat and Aaron Vickers share their thoughts from seeing Mark Giordano back in the 'Dome, and take a look back at what he's meant for the Flames! The guys share their thoughts on if the Leafs could be potential suitors for a trade with Calgary! by Flames Talk

47 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 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

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

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When Do Lindholm and Hanifin Decisions Get Made?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take stock on the state of the Flames during their development camp session, and dive into the current state of affairs for the team! They share their latest thoughts on potential Hanifin and Lindholm deal, and more! Hear from Matt Coronato as he sits down for an exclusive interview with Pat as they dive into what's next for the young Flame, Matt's experience coming to the NHL, and more! by Flames Talk

51 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 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

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 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

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

Eric Francis on Zadorov, Kylington, and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg, Wes Gilbertson, and Eric Francis host an abridged version of the Eric Francis Hour! The guys break down the bravery of Nikita Zadorov making his stance clear about the Russia/Ukraine crisis currently ongoing, and share their thoughts on how it could affect Zadorov. They also touch on the latest regarding Oliver Kylington. Pat and Wes inch closer to finding out who the captain of the Flames will be, and hear from Huberdeau, Huska, and Coleman as they share their thoughts on the captaincy! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

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