Are the Flames Getting Out of the Mushy Middle?

Preparing for the Final Stretch: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers recap the weekend for the Flames after back to back losses against the Panthers and the Hurricanes! The guys share their thoughts on how the Flames can make sure those losses are an anomaly, and how the leaders of the team can help prevent it from happening! (30:01) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Yegor Sharangovich's fit as the Flames' long-term centre, and their worry-level for the team going forward! by Flames Talk

53 min listen

Reflecting on Saturday's BoA Banger!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers recap the final installment of the Battle of Alberta this season! The guys break down the effort they saw from the Flames, why they were expecting to see a fired-up group, and their thoughts on the latest from Zary and Kuzmenko! (30:34) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show to dive into the Future of the Flames! Trent stops by to dive into his team's weekend against Bakersfield, the tight Pacific Division playoff race, and if they're expecting to see some reinforcements ahead of the playoffs! by Flames Talk

54 min listen

Talking a Yegor Sharangovich Contract Extension!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at the season for Yegor Sharangovich, and reflect on the season he's had with the Flames! The guys dive into the season for the first time 30-goal scorer, and share their thoughts on if the Flames should sign Sharangovich to an extension! (25:22) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Connor Zary's fit and the center position long-term, and Ilya Solovyov's impact on the Flames' blueline! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Jakob Pelletier and Blake Coleman Join the Show!: On hour 3 of Flames Talk, live from the Deerfoot Inn & Casino for the Flames Ambassadors' Celebrity Poker Tournament, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down their reactions to the Flames' 6-3 comeback win over the Winnipeg Jets! The guys are joined by Jakob Pelletier as he stops by to check in on how he's feeling following his shoulder injury, the impact of Jonathan Huberdeau, and his impact on the team! (19:05) Pat and Aaron are joined by Blake Coleman as he checks in on the race to get 'out' first during the tournament, his thoughts on the season so far, the team's mindset as they push for the playoffs, his mindset, the chemistry in the room, settling down in Calgary, and more! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Some Martin Pospisil Appreciation!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the return to the lineup of Martin Pospisil! The guys share what they saw from the Flames during his absence and what they were missing from his efforts, their thoughts on the suspension, and what they think about Daniil Miromanov being slotted on PP1! (27:12) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show to chat about the Future of the Flames! Trent stops by to chat about his team's recent stretch of games, the team continuing to push for a playoff spot, and his first impressions of the newest additions to his roster! by Flames Talk

45 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

Dustin Wolf Keeps Getting the Job Done!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into Dustin Wolf's first career NHL road win! The guys share their thoughts on if Wolf is starting to convert some of the doubters, and what they saw from the Flames in a win over the Sharks! Pat and Aaron are joined by Flames prospect Etienne Morin! Etienne joins the show after officially joining the Calgary Wranglers and shares how he's feeling ahead of his first game with the team! (30:48) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on if the Flames can carry their recent powerplay success into next season, and if they want to see the Kadri-Kuzmenko-Pospisil line kept together! by Flames Talk

49 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

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

Getting Ready for the Battle of Alberta: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers sets up for the third round of the Battle of Alberta as the Flames look to make it 3 straight win! The guys share their thoughts on what a win for the Flames over the Oilers would mean for the team, and how they're feeling on the biggest Flames storylines! (31:19) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on if they have issues with Jacob Markstrom playing the puck, and what the Flames need to do in order to beat the Oilers on Saturday Night! by Flames Talk

50 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

How Concerning Is Calgary's Start?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the Calgary Flames and what already feels like a critical point in the season! Pat and Aaron take a step back at look at the start of the season from the Flames, the comments made by some of the players, and what it could mean for future plans with the team. (27:11) The guys assess the Flames' scoring difficulties as the team has scored 4 goals in their last 3 games, and if this season is a more 'trust the process' situation, or if the team just lacks finishers! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Three Positive Takeaways From the Home Opener!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers react to the Flames winning their second consecutive opening night win! Hear from Ryan Huska as he shares his thoughts following the win, and the guys break down the entire game and share their thoughts! (29:24) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek share their takes on how important it will be for the Flames to find offence from their blueline this season, and the process of finding a fit for Yegor Sharangovich on the team! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Dustin Wolf's Ceiling and Free Agency!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli! Frank joins the show to dive into his latest thoughts surrounding the Flames and where the overall consensus around Dustin Wolf, the injuries for Connor McDavid and Jack Hughes, and all the biggest storylines around the NHL! (27:43) Pat and Aaron Vickers share their thoughts on what the Flames should do with Yegor Sharangovich, and if the Flames should consider extending or trading him! The guys dive into what they think Sharangovich could be in the future, and touch on the latest ahead of the Flames' matchup against the Sharks! by Flames Talk

45 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

Conflicting Emotions for Flames Fans!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the conflicting emotions of Flames fans as the team continues to win games despite the uncertainty around the upcoming UFAs! The guys share their thoughts on how they see both sides of the coin, and preview the Flames' upcoming home stand! (27:23) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their thoughts on the season for Mikael Backlund, and how the Flames might fit into the playoff fight in the back half of the season! by Flames Talk

45 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

A Special Night for Dustin Wolf!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers tee up Dustin Wolf getting his first-ever hometown start ahead of the Flames' tilt against the San Jose Sharks! The guys share what they'll be looking for from Wolf as he gets the net once again, and hear from Dustin as he shares how it feels to be starting in his home town. (28:39) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on if they would look to extend Yegor Sharangovich long-term, and their reviews of the season for Andrew Mangiapane! by Flames Talk

49 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

Hanifin and Lindholm Trade Talk + Mike Vernon!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive headfirst into what could happen if the Flames decide to pivot on this season, and explore some potential trades for upcoming UFAs! The guys break down possible returns for Hanifin, Lindholm, Zadorov, Tanev, and more! Pat and Aaron share their thoughts on Connor Zary's recall and the return of Rasmus Andersson. (26:30) Mike Vernon, Calgary Flames Alumni and Hall of Fame Goaltender joins the show! Mike shares what he's feeling ahead of inauguration to the Hockey Hall of Fame, the other members of his class, and more! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

How Do the Flames Get More Out of Kadri and Huberdeau?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers try to answer a loaded question: how do you get WAY more out of Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri? The guys share their thoughts on potential line changes, healthy scratching, and a potential move! Pat and Aaron share their early impressions of Ilya Solovyov and Jacob Markstrom's season start! (24:26) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers Head Coach joins the show to bring the latest from the Flames' farm team! Trent shares his thoughts on his team's performance after the Wrangler's home opener weekend, and he chats about some of his top players! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Start and UFA Standstill: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli! Frank brings his latest thoughts on the 3-game start to the Calgary Flames season, the team's UFA front, and what he's hearing around the NHL! Pat and Frank dive into the 2-0 start for Vancouver, the 0-2 start for the Oilers, Connor Bedard's start, and more! (29:27) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Derek, and Logan Gordon share their thoughts on their concern on this year's edition of the Flames showing similar qualities to last year, and AJ Greer's fit on the team! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Kicking off ANOTHER Gruelling Trip!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers tee up the Calgary Flames' next big roadtrip! The guys dive into how important a stretch this could be for the Flames, and what it could mean for the team! Pat and Aaron dive into their chat with Tyler Toffoli, and what went wrong during his contract negotiations during his time in Calgary. (28:54) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Dustin Wolf's first 4 games in the NHL, and what they think of the Flames' upcoming road trip! by Flames Talk

48 min listen

Is Matthew Phillips the One That Got Away?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at Matthew Phillips as he becomes a full-time member of the Washington Capitals, and take a look back at his time with the Flames! Pat and Aaron share their thoughts on if the Flames mismanaged Phillips during his time with the team, and if they think he can be a full-time NHLer! (18:08) Trent Cull, Calgary Wranglers head coach joins the show to chat about the start of the season for the Wranglers as they open the season with a 1-0-1 record, and Trent shares his thoughts on his players and his first impressions of them! by Flames Talk

42 min listen

Evaluating the Roster After the Lindholm Trade!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down the new-look Flames after Elias Lindholm gets moved to Vancouver and Calgary brings in Andrei Kuzmenko! The guys share their thoughts on if the Flames have taken a step back competitively after the deal, and if Andrei can find new life in Calgary! Hear from Brayden Pachal after he was claimed by the Flames off of waivers and shares his thoughts on his first practice with his new team! (30:37) Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull joins the show for The Future of The Flames! Trent checks in from San Jose during the AHL's All-Star break and shares what he's been up to, and the experiences that he's had with Matt Coronato and Dustin Wolf during the festivities! by Flames Talk

44 min listen

The Flames Are Keeping a Playoff Mindset!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the latest around the Calgary Flames as the team gets closer and closer to the NHL's Trade Deadline! The gives dive into their thoughts on the team mentally preparing to make a playoff push, and if they'd like to see the team try to sneak into the postseason! (30:51) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on Andrei Kuzmenko being moved to the fourth line, and how much of a test the upcoming game against the Bruins will be! by Flames Talk

51 min listen

ALL the Tyler Toffoli Trade Reaction!: On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers react to the Calgary Flames trading Tyler Toffoli to the New Jersey Devils for Yaren Sharangovich and a 2023 3rd round pick! They chat with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman after he broke the news, and share their immediate thoughts on the move! Craig Conroy joins the show to share his thoughts on his decision to move Tyler Toffoli, and why he's excited to bring in Yaren Sharangovich! by Flames Talk

48 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 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

Who is Calgary's Number One Line?: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers share their latest thoughts on how the Flames best go about their business, by rolling four lines deep! The guys break down their thoughts on the team's line strength, which is the true number one line, and if it's good to have a team built this way! (26:30) Derek Wills joins the show for the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Aaron, and Derek go around and share their takes on if they would ever breakup the Backlund line, and how they think the two weeks before the trade deadline could pan out for the Flames! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

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Are the Flames Getting Out of the Mushy Middle?

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