Craig Conroy on Extending Hanley, Losing Vladar, and More!

On the season one finale of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we get to hear some great material that didn't make it to any of our prior episodes. We hear Lanny McDonald discuss his vast amount of charity work, including his association with Special Olympics Calgary and the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. We also hear from Mike Vernon as he delves more into his life after hockey. Finally, Theo Fleury reflects on how The Breaking Free Foundation was born and grew to what it is today. All season, the show has been hosted by Brent Krahn, Colin Patterson, and Pat Steinberg.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 two of Flames Talk, Pat is joined by Eric Francis to talk about Rasmus Andersson and where him and the Flames are when it comes to negotiations. Plus, the guys give their takes on teams that are interested on Andersson, when this deal gets done, and what a possible return could be for the Flames.(27:52) Then, the focus turns to the Flames Free Agency and the recent signings of Morgan Frost, Kevin Bahl, offers to Connor Zary, plus a look into the Flames first round picks at this years NHL Entry Draft, Development Camp, and much more!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 one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers start things off with discussing Connor Zary and where things are in terms of contract talks, is a bridge deal in place or will the Flames look to offer longer term? Plus, the guys share their thoughts on the two-year deal for Frost, what they expect to see from him next season, how he can make the most of his deal, and what could be next on Craig Conroy's checklist. (22:20) Next, the guys get a listen into Calgary Flames Development Camp which runs July 2-6 at WinSport! The guys hear from Etienne Morin & Henry Mews to get their thoughts on how camp is going, expectations going into next season, and how prospects are fitting into camp!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, Meaghan Mikkelson joins Pat and Aaron to talk the Flames offseason moves, What Frost's role will be next season, Bahl's 6 year extension, and her thoughts on the draft.(21:22)The guys dive into Flames development camp and who's stood out  so far. Hear from Calgary Flames prospect Andrew Basha, as he wraps up the day at development camp. 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/

Newly re-signed Calgary Flame Morgan Frost joined Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers! Frost reflects on the whirlwind of being traded to Calgary, breaks down his season in a Flames jersey, and shares why he’s excited to stay put with a fresh two-year deal.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/

Calgary Flames director of player development Ray Edwards sat down with Pat Steinberg at 2025 development camp for an exclusive chat! Ray discusses the format of this year's camp, the addition of three-time Stanley Cup champion Brent Seabrook to the development staff, Zayne Parekh's future, and the big step to pro hockey for Andrew Basha and Etienne Morin!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 two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down Morgan Frost's new extension with the Flames! They share their thoughts on the two-year deal for Frost, what they expect to see from him next season, and what could be next on Craig Conroy's checklist.(37:18) The guys continue to dive into their thoughts on the Rasmus Andersson situation and what they believe the plan will be for potentially trading him. 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 one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down a quiet day one of NHL free agency for the Calgary Flames. The team re-signs Joel Hanley, says goodbye to Dan Vladar, adds Ivan Prosvetov and a depth blue-liner—and that’s about it. Pat and Aaron weigh in on why that might actually be the smart play, especially given where the Flames are in their retool. They also discuss the goaltending picture heading into next season, how the Hanley signing came back around, and whether Jake Bean now finds himself on the hot seat.(31:57) The guys share their reactions to Morgan Frost signing a two-year extension with the Flames! They break down what they saw from Frost last season, their thoughts on the term and dollar amount, and their expectations for him going 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 this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon sit down with Flames General Manager Craig Conroy to debrief from Day 1 of NHL Free Agency! Craig dives into the decision to re-sign Joel Hanley, the team's plans to replace Dan Vladar after he signed with Philadelphia, and the rest of his plans for the team this summer!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 episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames' defenceman Joel Hanley after signing his two-year extension in Calgary! Joel recaps his past 24 hours and why Calgary was the right choice for him, why he's excited to return, and his expectations for next season!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/