EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Huska on His First Season, Future Optimism, and More!

What Should the Flames Do at Ninth Overall?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the Calgary Flames' plans for the 2024 NHL Draft after landing the ninth overall selection! The guys break down their thoughts on what type of player the team will be looking for at the number nine spot, if Tij Iginla could be available, and if Craig Conroy could look to move up in the draft! (19:10) Our NHL Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD stops by to take us for a spin around the division and bring the latest from San Jose, Los Angeles, Vegas, Vancouver, Edmonton, and more! by Flames Talk

37 min listen

The Flames Will Select Ninth Overall at the Draft!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon bring their reactions to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery! The guys share their reactions to finding out where the Flames will pick when the draft takes place in Las Vegas this summer, break down what kind of players will be available to the Flames, if Tij Iginla could be available, and more! (28:01) Pat and Logan go back and review some of the Flames' most recent drafts, starting with Sam Honzek in 2023, evaluate Calgary's drafting in the first round, and share their thoughts on Craig Conroy's first full year at the helm! Sam Cosentino joins the show to share his thoughts on Macklin Celebrini and his latest draft rankings, including Tij Iginla! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

How Do We Evaluate Craig Conroy in Year One?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a look back at the first year on the job for Craig Conroy! The guys share their review on Conroy's big year in terms of trades, free agency, all the roadblocks, and setting up the team for the future! (31:05) Our NHL insider Frank Seravalli joins the show to bring his latest thoughts from around the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Frank shares his latest info on the upcoming Oilers/Canucks series, changes potentially coming in Toronto, coaching changes around the league, and San Jose landing the number one overall pick! by Flames Talk

60 min listen

Manifesting a Draft Lottery Win!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon tee up the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery as the Flames are eligible for the first overall selection! The guys share their thoughts on if they see the team moving up in the rankings, the Tij Iginla dilemmas, and the latest around the NHL playoffs! (21:31) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show! Trent stops by to share his thoughts after his team's first two games of round two at home, including his review of a controversial no-call, and what he's expecting to see from his team as they hit the road and head down to Coachella Valley! by Flames Talk

41 min listen

The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react live to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery! The guys share all their thoughts on where the ping-pong balls fall, react to who wins the number one overall selection, and where the Flames will pick when the draft takes place in Las Vegas this summer! by Flames Talk

36 min listen

How Happy Are Flames Fans for Chris Tanev?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon bring the latest updates on the Flames' draft situation continues to pan out as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue! The guys share their thoughts on Dallas advancing over Vegas, and what it means for Chris Tanev! (29:02) Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk and Hello Hockey joins the show! Tom stops by to share his thoughts on the Oilers after their first round win over the LA Kings, what sort of challenge the Canucks will be, and his feelings on Stuart Skinner! by Flames Talk

55 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

Martin Gelinas on "The Eliminator", Detroit OT Goal, and More!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a trip down memory lane with a conversation with Flames alumnus Martin Gelinas! Martin joins the show to look back at where he was on this day 20 years ago, and his favourite memories of the Flames' cup run that year. (30:50) Pat and Aaron take a look at the current state of the NHL playoffs after the Leafs surge back to bring their series to a game seven, if Nashville and Vegas can push their series to seven as well, and much more! by Flames Talk

42 min listen

Why Are We Getting Jacob Markstrom Déjà Vu?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into Connor Hellebuyck's recent comments after being eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche, and break down why it reminded them so much of Jacob Markstrom's comments in 2022! The guys compare the seasons of Markstrom and Hellebuyck, and hit on some of the biggest topics around the playoffs! (26:08) Pat and Aaron are joined by Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine! Kevin joins the show to bring on goaltending from around the NHL! Kevin and the guys dive into the Canuck's goaltending drama, Connor Hellebuyck's series against the Avs, Stuart Skinner's series, the Leafs best bet in net, and more! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Reflecting on Calgary's Big In-Season Trades!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers look back and re-visit all 4 of Calgary's in-season trades and share their retrospective thoughts on the moves! The guys break down their thoughts on the Tanev, Hanifin, Zadorov, and Lindholm trades, and how they could pan out! (34:18) Calgary Wranglers forward Cole Schwindt joins the show! Cole stops by to check in and share how he's feeling ahead of the start of round 2 of the Calder Cup Playoffs, chat about how his team is prepping for the matchup against Coachella Valley, and much more! by Flames Talk

50 min listen

Martin Pospisil: This Season's Revelation!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the season and the revelation of Martin Pospisil! The guys break down their thoughts on the year for Pospisil, what they'll be expecting to see from him next season, and why it's important for him to continue to walk the line down the stretch. (25:42) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD stops by to take us for a spin around the division and bring the latest from Vegas, Los Angeles, and more! by Flames Talk

45 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

Evaluating Year One for Ryan Huska!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look back at the season for Ryan Huska in after his first year with the Flames, and share their reviews of the season for the new head coach! The guys break down Huska's connection with the team, strengths and weaknesses, and more! (28:05) Pat is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to bring all the latest from around the NHL as the coaching carousel continues to spin, and all the biggest headlines from the playoffs! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

Talking Connor Zary's Rookie Season!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers recap the season for Connor Zary after being snubbed for the NHL's Calder Trophy! The guys share their season review for Zary and the impact he's had for the Flames since joining the club, and their expectations for Zary next season! (25:41) Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show! Trent stops by to chat about how he's feeling about his team after sweeping their first-round matchup, and what he's looking to see from the Wranglers ahead of their series against the Coachella Valley Firebirds! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Talking an Oliver Kylington Extension!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into what they're expecting to see from a potential Oliver Kylington extension! The guys share their thoughts on if they think Kylington will be extended by the Flames over the summer, and what the deal could look like! (27:04) Sportsnet 650's Sat Shah joins the show! Sat stops by to bring his latest thoughts on the Canucks and all the big storylines coming out of the team during their Stanley Cup Playoff run, and check in on a few former members of the Flames! by Flames Talk

49 min listen

Dustin Wolf Keeps on Rolling: Playoff Edition!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the play of Dustin Wolf after the first round of the AHL playoffs! The guys share what they saw from Wolf in the Wranglers' 2-0 sweep over Tucson, and hear an exclusive sitdown chat with Sandra Prusina as she speaks with Pat on her thoughts from the series! (27:02) Pat and Aaron spin around the NHL's postseason and share their thoughts as the first round of the playoffs starts to wrap up! by Flames Talk

46 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

Examining Calgary's Forward Situation for Next Year!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down Calgary's forwards under contract and which young players they want to see continue to get minutes next season! The guys share their thoughts on forwards like AJ Greer, Jakob Pelletier, Kuzmenko and Mangiapane, and more! (23:45) Our goaltending analyst, Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine joins the show! Kevin stops by to share his thoughts on Dustin Wolf's 46 save shoutout in the Wranglers' win against Tucson, and the latest around goaltending in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

How Can the Flames Help Huberdeau This Summer?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into their thoughts on the season for Jonathan Huberdeau! The guys break down the season for Huberdeau and their thoughts on it after he posted 52 points in 81 games, and they share how they think the Flames should approach getting some help for Huberdeau! (28:21) Derek Wills joins the show for the final Daily Flames Roundtable of the season! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on what the top story they'll be keeping their eyes on over the summer could be! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Can Dallas Be a Model for Calgary's Retool?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into how they think the Flames should approach their retool! The guys share their thoughts on other team's re-tools that the Flames could try to model, and exactly what odds they have to hit a slam-dunk draft! Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their thoughts and take a look back at the legacy of Bob Cole! by Flames Talk

52 min listen

What Does the Future Hold for Yegor Sharangovich?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into Yegor Sharangovich, and if they think the Flames should sign him to an extension over the offseason! The guys break down what their perfect extension would look like, or if a trade is the smarter path for the Flames! (18:06) Our Pacific Division insider Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD stops by to take us for a spin around the division and bring the latest from the Kings and the Oilers, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Canucks' series against the Predators! by Flames Talk

37 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

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

We're Talking Jacob Markstrom Again!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into their thoughts surrounding Jacob Markstrom, and if they could see him helping one of the current NHL playoff contenders! The guys share what they took away from Markstrom's comments on locker clean-out day, and if they think he'll be traded! (25:14) Pat is joined by Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull to share his thoughts on his team's upcoming series against the Tucson Roadrunners, and Pat and Aaron sit down for a chat with Wranglers play-by-play voice Sandra Prusina! 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

How Do the Flames Change the Narrative?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the future of the Flames as we officially kick off the offseason for the team! The guys share their thoughts on the idea that NHLers don't want to be a member of the Flames long-term, what they would do to try and change the narrative! (30:56) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on which player they're most looking forward to see next season, and the matchup between the Oilers and the Kings in round one! 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

General Manager Craig Conroy Wraps up the Season: Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy spoke to the media and wrapped up the 2023-24 season. Conroy talked about his first year on the job, the future for players like Jacob Markstrom and Oliver Kylington, and discussed the progression of the young players in the organization. Conroy also talked about the team's approach to free agency and looked ahead to the NHL Draft. by Flames Talk

30 min listen

Locker Clean-Out: Mikael Backlund: Calgary Flames defenceman Mikael Backlund wraps up the season on locker clean-out day. Mikael talked about his first season as team captain, the struggles of the team this season, and what the future might hold. by Flames Talk

14 min listen

Head Coach Ryan Huska Wraps up the Season: Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska spoke to the media at the Scotiabank Saddledome on locker clean-out day. Huska wraps up the season, talks about the disappointing year the team had and why there's reason for optimism going into next season. by Flames Talk

24 min listen

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