Eric Francis on the Future of Calgary's Core!

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 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 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 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

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

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

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 Talks MacKenzie Weegar's Future 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 share his latest conversation with MacKenzie Weegar, and his thoughts on how committed Weegar is to the Flames! The guys share their thoughts on what veterans they see sticking with the Flames long-term! Eric shares his thoughts on Andrei Kuzmenko's recent hot streak of late, Nazem Kadri breaking the 900 game mark, his 'draft cheat sheet', and much more! 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

Frank Seravalli on Markstrom, Mangiapane, and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to dive into the latest around the Flames and the mood surrounding the team following locker cleanout day, and his thoughts on the future of Jacob Markstrom and Andrew Mangiapane! Pat and Frank break down the biggest topics around the NHL playoffs, and more! (29:36) Plus, Pat and Aaron Vickers dive into the biggest burning topic around the NHL! The guys touch on Vegas and Mark Stone, McDavid's 5 point night, and much more! by Flames Talk

47 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

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

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 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

46 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 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

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

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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

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 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

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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

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

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

Eric Francis Talks Year One for Ryan Huska and Craig Conroy!: 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 share his latest thoughts on the first year in action for General Manager Craig Conroy and Head Coach Ryan Huska! Eric and Pat give their reviews on the new heads of the organization, and what they'll be looking for from them in the future. Pat and Eric look back at where they where on May 3rd 2004, share their favourite stories from that run, and Eric shares some details on his latest secret! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

The Trade Speculation Ain't Going Away!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into all the latest trade buzz surrounding the Calgary Flames! The guys share their latest thoughts on all the latest around Jacob Markstrom, Chris Tanev, and Noah Hanifin, and hear from members of the Flames on all the noise! The guys tee up the Flames' matchup against the San Jose Sharks! (30:32) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share if they believe Connor Zary should be a Calder Trophy finalist, and how committed the Flames are to keeping Jacob Markstrom well rested! by Flames Talk

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Why Tuesday's Loss to Anaheim Means Something: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the bigger picture surrounding the Flames' final set of games of the season! The guys share their takeaways from the 5-3 loss against the Ducks, why Ryan Huska decided not to pull Jacob Markstrom from the game, and their thoughts on MacKenzie Weegar's comments postgame! (32:02) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Wes, and Derek go around and share their takes on what's been the key to Calgary's improved powerplay, and what they've seen from Connor Zary since returning to the lineup! by Flames Talk

54 min listen

Eric Francis and Premier Danielle Smith!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis dive headfirst into the new Calgary Arena deal! They bring all the details regarding the latest announcement around the deal, and share their thoughts on what they want to see brought to the new arena! They're joined by the Honourable Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta to chat about all the fine details regarding the province's involvement in the project, and all the next steps! (26:40) Pat and Eric break down the Flames' 22-man roster, the biggest surprises in training camp, their thoughts on Matt Coronato's camp, Dustin Wolf, and their expectations for the group this year! by Flames Talk

43 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 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

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