Eric Francis on Dustin Wolf's Great Start!

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Kevin Rooney joins the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Justin Kirkland, and Tyson Barrie inside the Flames locker room. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson take a look back at Calgary’s thrilling season opener in Vancouver and how it set the tone for the Flames' belief and resilience as they near the quarter mark of the season. They reflect on the significance of that comeback win and the team’s commitment to proving the critics wrong. Plus, the guys dive into Monday’s impressive victory over the Kings, including Dustin Wolf’s stellar performance, Connor Zary’s impact despite not hitting the scoresheet, and Jonathan Huberdeau emerging as the team’s leading goal scorer!(24:18) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills break down Monday’s win over Los Angeles, calling it a blueprint performance for the Flames. They highlight the key elements that made it a model victory and discuss whether Connor Zary has emerged as the team’s most exciting offensive player. The trio dives into Zary’s impact and what it means for Calgary moving forward.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg welcomes Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli for a wide-ranging conversation on the Flames and NHL storylines. They dive into Calgary’s performance through 16 games, their playoff chances as U.S. Thanksgiving approaches, and which teams might threaten their spot in the standings. Frank provides updates on Vancouver’s injury situation, Brock Boeser’s future, and Winnipeg’s surprising start, while also spotlighting Lukas Dostal’s strong play in Anaheim. The segment wraps with insights from the Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, takeaways from the NHL GM meetings, and Ken Holland’s new role in league operations.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

Flames Talk Postgame with Pat Steinberg is on demand! Pat Chats with Matt Coronato coming off a impressive win over the LA Kings. Then Pat welcomes Derek Wills and Meghan Mikkelson to the discussion, bisecting the Flames victory. Then the group interviews Flames Goalie Coach Jason Labarbra. Later on we hear from HC Ryan Huska, Dustin Wolf, Connor Zary and more! Plus we get your great calls and texts!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson react to the breaking news of Anthony Mantha's season-ending ACL injury and discuss its impact on the Flames' lineup. They dive into what this means for Matt Coronato’s role and address the ongoing challenges at the fourth center position. The guys also analyze Martin Pospisil’s struggles after being benched in Buffalo and debate what the Flames should do next with him.(31:16) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Wes, and Derek Wills dig into the numbers behind Calgary’s struggles to establish early momentum and discusses whether the Flames have the depth to adapt to Mantha's absence.(50:21) Pat is joined by Calgary Wranglers head coach Trent Cull to discuss his team’s strong 11-3-0 start. Cull reflects on the Wranglers' ability to bounce back from losses, the outstanding play of Devin Cooley, and Adam Klapka’s development before his NHL call-up. They also touch on Sam Morton’s smooth transition to pro hockey and how the team is preparing for their upcoming games in San Jose.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 3-2 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Matt Coronato joins the show live, and we hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, Dan Vladar, and MacKenzie Weegar inside the Flames locker room. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis open the Eric Francis Hour by diving into Dustin Wolf’s remarkable start to the season, highlighting his elite underlying numbers and growing importance to Calgary’s future. They discuss whether it’s time to move past the “too small” label and how the Flames can maximize their goaltending depth. Plus, a look at Calgary’s need for cornerstone players in net, at centre, and on defense.(23:53) Pat and Eric revisits Martin Pospisil’s hot-button season, acknowledging his early struggles and recent success after a strong performance in Boston. The Flames’ third-period resilience continues to impress, but can they sustain their playoff push? Plus, the guys evaluate the team’s long-term outlook as they navigate a crowded Western Conference playoff race.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers explore the Flames’ unique identity as a third-period team, diving into their league-leading stats for late-game scoring and the risks of relying on comebacks. They also evaluate Dustin Wolf’s impressive performance in Boston, where his numbers place him among the NHL’s best young goalies.(29:03) On the Daily Flames Roundtable, Pat, Aaron, and Derek Wills tackle Martin Pospisil’s return to centre, debating the implications of Calgary’s revolving door at the third-line centre position. The trio also examines the Buffalo Sabres’ underwhelming start in a pivotal season and how they stack up against Calgary’s recent adjustments.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

Pat Steinberg hosts your Flames Talk Postgame following a 4-3 OT loss to the Boston Bruins. We hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, and Tyson Barrie inside the Flames locker room. We also take your calls and texts to break everything down!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Kevin Woodley from In Goal Magazine to talk all things goaltending! With Dustin Wolf getting the nod for consecutive nights, what does this signal for his role in the Flames’ tandem moving forward? Kevin shares his thoughts on Wolf’s numbers, comparisons with Buffalo’s Devin Levi, and how Calgary’s next opponents stack up in the crease.  (23:03) With Dustin Wolf starting back-to-back games for the first time, Pat and Aaron debate how tandems should work in the NHL and what this decision could mean for Calgary’s rotation moving forward. The guys also dive into the breaking news surrounding the NCAA and CHL changing their eligibility rules..The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/