Flames Talk

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames General Manager Craig Conroy immediately following the Calgary Flames acquiring Simon Nemec. Conroy dives into the road and the details that lead to the deal with New Jersey, the conversation he had with Simon Nemec following the trade, and why he's excited about acquiring Simon Nemec!

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by newly acquired Simon Nemec. Simon talks about joining the Flames organization and how he sees himself fitting in on the blueline. Additionally, he talks about the connection with current Flames Sam Honzek, Martin Pospisil, and Kevin Bahl.

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to the Calgary Flames acquiring Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils, where he could potentially fit in the lineup and what an extension could look like! The guys discuss how the Flames are managing their own draft picks as well as other teams draft picks that they own, what the potential young center trade market might look like for the Flames, and what the Flames could potentially do with their defensive pairings! (29:07) The focus shifts to the text line as the guys look at all of your questions and reactions to the acquisition of Simon Nemec! The guys answer if they Flames should acquire Mason McTavish? Will the Flames take Viggo Bjork? If the Flames are going to move one of their NHL caliber defenseman? and more! (58:34) Later, The guys continue looking at the text line to answer your questions about the possibility of the Flames acquiring Matthew Knies from the Leafs, if this trade is similar to the Griffin Reinhart trade during the 2015 NHL draft, and more!

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by our NHL insider, Frank Seravalli! Frank breaks down the latest breaking news from around the NHL, what he's hearing around the Calgary Flames, the discourse around American players playing in Canadian markets, and if he expects even more moves ahead of the draft! (26:44) Pat and Logan recap a crazy weekend in the NHL, with their thoughts on the Brady Tkachuk trade, Seattle and Toronto making moves, and the guys share how many more moves we could see before the NHL Draft kicks off in Buffalo!

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon continue our Draft Week 2026 coverage by sitting down for a chat with Boston University forward Tynan Lawrence! Tynan shares how he's feeling heading into the draft, his hectic season, adjusting to the U18 experience, and more!

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon kick off Draft Week 2026 with their five burning questions for the week! Could the Flames move up in the draft? Who should they target? Are more trades on the way? All that and more to be answered ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft!

On this edition of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames forward Ryan Lomberg for a Friday conversation focused on giving back and life off the ice! Lomberg discusses his upcoming hockey school on June 30 at the Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton — including why it’s important to him, what kids can expect from the day, and the opportunity it provides for children of first responders — along with a wide-ranging chat as the offseason continues. https://www.ymcacalgary.org/camp-lombo

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon turn things over to the Friday Flames Talk Summer Mailbag with the NHL Draft just one week away and free agency less than two weeks out. The guys take your texts on all the biggest Flames and league-wide storylines — from draft scenarios and offseason plans to trades already happening around the NHL — as they work through a full hour of listener questions and discussion.

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined for the full hour by Sportsnet’s Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! With the NHL Draft just one week away, Pat and Eric dive into the significance of draft day for the Flames, what Calgary could be looking at with picks sixth and 30th overall, and why there’s growing confidence the team will land a high-impact player. The conversation also touches on Craig Conroy’s recent comments, the likelihood of Calgary moving up, the continued belief that Keaton Verhoeff is the pick at six, and how free agency could shape up with the Flames needing to create contract flexibility. (33:31) The Eric Francis Hour continues with a look back at the Stanley Cup Final, including Eric’s perspective from being on the ground for the entire series and the fallout in Vegas following their loss. The guys also discuss what’s next for the Golden Knights and react to the Oilers hiring Mike Babcock as Edmonton’s offseason storylines continue to unfold.

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a look ahead to free agency with just two weeks to go, and what it all means for the Flames. The guys discuss the expectation that Calgary could be relatively quiet on July 1, why a number of pending UFAs like Ryan Lomberg, Justin Kirkland, and Victor Olofsson may not return, and how that opens the door for younger players to take on bigger roles. They also explore whether there’s room for low-risk additions on the market, including the potential of a buy-low opportunity, before opening the textline. (31:05) The focus then shifts to the NHL Draft, now just over a week away, as the conversation around Calgary’s options continues to heat up. Pat and Logan zero in on Viggo Bjorck as one of the most intriguing names in this year’s class, sharing why they’re both high on the Swedish forward and debating how the Flames could find a way to land him. The guys weigh Bjorck against other top prospects, revisit what they’ve heard from draft insiders, and discuss the different scenarios in play at sixth overall and beyond. (55:33) Later, Jonathan Davis from NHL Network joins Flames Talk to break down a busy stretch of NHL news, including the Leafs hiring Jim Hiller, the evolving coaching situation in Vegas and Edmonton, and what could be ahead for teams like Seattle and Vancouver. The conversation also touches on Rasmus Andersson’s future, injury storylines in Vegas, and more from around the league as the offseason begins to take shape.