Flames Talk

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the logjam on the wing for the Flames! With Matvei Gridin, Matt Coronato, and Joel Farabee all pushing for top-six minutes, the guys evaluate the uncertain futures of Yegor Sharangovich and Martin Pospisil. They analyze Sharangovich’s struggle to find a permanent home in the lineup as his new contract kicks in and debate what Martin Pospisil needs to do to remain a regular NHLer following an injury-plagued season that saw him drift away from his physical identity. (26:16) Goaltending expert Kevin Woodley joins the show from Vancouver to share his impressions of the Canucks' new regime and the pressure on their crease. Kevin also pivots to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, breaking down the goaltending battles in the Buffalo-Montreal series and providing his take on Colorado’s recent performance. From Frederik Andersen's steady play to the high-stakes matchups in the West, Woodley gives his final evaluation of the puck-stoppers left in the hunt.

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames play-by-play voice Derek Wills for his first appearance in a month. The crew takes stock of a quiet start to the offseason in Calgary, discussing the decision to bring back the entire coaching staff on two-year extensions and the lingering frustration of dropping to sixth overall in the draft lottery. They also look ahead to the community side of the sport with the upcoming Gaudreau 5K event. (22:07) The focus shifts to a massive day of news across the Pacific division. With Kris Knoblauch officially out in Edmonton, the guys break down Stan Bowman’s decision to move on and the reports linking the Oilers to Bruce Cassidy. Pat questions if the coaching change addresses the real issues in Edmonton—roster construction and goaltending—or if Knoblauch is a scapegoat for deeper organizational bets that failed. They also react to the new-look front office in Vancouver, where Ryan Johnson, Daniel Sedin, and Henrik Sedin have been tasked with leading the Canucks forward.

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined in-studio by O2K Sports Player agent Dave Cowan! The guys talk to Dave about how draft time is for an agent, what it's like for a player during draft time, and how draft buzz on social media is something that young players need to manage leading up to the draft. They also talk about how Zach Whitecloud is off the ice, the value that Dryden Hunt and Justin Kirkland have in an organization, and what Jake Neighbours' next contract negotiations look like from an agent's perspective!

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon start the show by exploring what could happen with the Calgary Flames and their 6th overall pick with the draft six weeks away! The guys explore different pre-draft prospect rankings and who might be available when the Flames are on the clock, while also debating if the team should take a forward or defenceman. Plus, they discuss how players such as Carson Carels, Keaton Verhoeff, and Viggo Björck have emerged as the favourite for the Flames! (32:07) Pacific division insider Johnathan Davis joins the show! Pat talks to him about game five between Las Vegas and Anaheim, Brayden McNabb's one-game suspension, and how Anaheim can use their youth to force a game seven. They also touch on the ongoing Bruce Cassidy situation, and Vancouver's search for a new GM.

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon talk to draft prospect Carson Carels about his past month after the Prince George Cougars season came to an end, along with how he is feeling before the upcoming NHL Draft! Carson shares his personal scouting report on his game, his past season at Prince George, and his experience at the World Juniors. Plus, his thoughts on the possibility of playing for Calgary or another Canadian team!

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the future of the Flames and their abundance of middle-six wingers. They talk about how players' roles on the team are up in the air, Jonathan Huberdeau's timeline around his hip injury, and where Connor Zary fits into the forward core with AHL players ready to make the jump to the NHL! (28:38) Pat and Logan recap game four between Colorado and Minnesota and discuss how each team has performed throughout the series! The guys break down the war of words between Josh Manson and Michael McCarron, how Minnesota can overcome their playoff struggles, and how Ryan Johnson has emerged as the favourite in Vancouver's hockey operations search!

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL Insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to dive into all the latest thoughts from around the NHL, including the Flames' options after sliding to pick six at the NHL Draft Lottery, the latest on the story between the Edmonton Oilers and Bruce Cassidy, Vancouver's General Manager search, and more!

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan open with the news that Daniil Miromanov is expected to return to Russia next season, bringing his time in Calgary to an end. The guys discuss why the move isn’t surprising, what never materialized after he was acquired in the Noah Hanifin trade, and how that deal ultimately looks in hindsight — including the Flames’ return and the lessons learned from the process. (25:56) The conversation shifts to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the guys look at series like Anaheim tied with Vegas and Montreal up on Buffalo, and what it could mean for how Calgary approaches its own long-term direction. They also dive into how teams like Carolina, Colorado, and others are shaping the league’s playoff picture, and what it says about building through high-end draft talent.

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan kick off the new week by digging into Adam Klapka being left off Czechia’s World Championship roster after initially being expected to make the team. The guys break down the surprise omission, the makeup of the Czech roster, and what it says about how Klapka is viewed outside of Calgary, plus what his role and future with the Flames could look like moving forward. (32:49) Jamie Dodd joins the show to react to the Canucks dropping in the draft lottery, the fallout from a chaotic stretch in Vancouver including Jim Rutherford stepping down after the draft, updates on their GM search, and the future of key pieces like Elias Pettersson.

On hour two of Flames Talk, it is time for the Friday Flames Talk Summer Mailbag. Pat spends the full hour flying solo and diving into a jam-packed text line at 960960 to answer your questions on a variety of offseason topics. With the draft lottery now in the rearview mirror, the conversation centers on who the Flames should target with the sixth overall selection and how the team might use its surplus of picks to reshape the roster. Pat tackles listener questions on potential trade candidates, free agency priorities, and how the organization's philosophy might shift following the lottery results. Whether it's draft strategy or long-term outlook, no topic is off-limits as we clear out the mailbag to head into the weekend.