Eric Francis on Markstrom, Kadri, Optimism, and More!

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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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

44 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 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 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 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 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

We're Joined by Ryan Huska and Andrew Mangiapane!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers kick off their Flames season preview! Hear from Ryan Huska and Andrew Mangiapane in a pair of exclusive sit-down interviews as they share their thoughts on the upcoming season! (34:33) The guys board the 'Matt Coronato Express' as they dive into Coronato's training camp, what kind of an impression he's made, how he earned a spot on the roster, and where he's projected to start the season! by Flames Talk

48 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

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 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

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

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

Eric Francis on Sharangovich, Huberdeau, and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for the Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric dive into the start of the season for Yegor Sharangovich and how he's settled in since he was traded for by the Flames! The guys debate whether or not he would be considered a part of the team's core, and the slump of Jonathan Huberdeau! (30:13) Pat and Eric assess the team's position on goaltending and if it's time for the team to make room for Dustin Wolf sooner than later! They share their thoughts on if a Vladar trade is the easiest way to make room, where Markstrom fits into the longterm fit for the team, and if the Flames could go with a Wolf/Dansk tandem next season! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

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 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

Predictions for the Coming Season! Eric Francis Talks Captaincy!: On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers share their 'way to early' 2023-24 season predictions! They break down their hot takes about the team's lines, trade deadline targets, and point totals! (25:04) Eric Francis joins the show for another edition of Francis Fridays! Eric stops by to share his thoughts about who he thinks the next captain of the Flames should be, his confidence in the team's ability to bounce back, and the latest on Elias Lindholm! by Flames Talk

48 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

Frank Seravalli Sums up Calgary's Season and More!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to bring his latest thoughts from around the NHL, including the Flames and their future, the Arizona-Utah movement, the Tony Granato firing, and more! (28:50) Pat and Wes Gilbertson share their thoughts on what sort of effort they're looking for from the Flames ahead of their final road game of the season against the Vancouver Canucks, and Connor Zary's future at center! by Flames Talk

41 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

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 and Matt Coronato!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to bring his latest findings from around the NHL! Frank brings the latest from the Flames, the Jets naming a captain, the Mike Babcock controversy, Jake Sanderson's extension, and more! (21:40) Flames rookie Matt Coronato joins the show! Matt stops by to chat about how he's feeling headed into his first NHL camp, getting ready for the Young Stars Classic, his summer, and more! by Flames Talk

46 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

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