Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Continued Quest for a Centre!

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames colour voice Meaghan Mikkelson for a wide-ranging conversation. The trio dives into MacKenzie Weegar’s season and whether he got enough credit for his impact, and Meaghan weighs in on the future of Kevin Bahl and Adam Klapka in Calgary.(21:48) Pat and Wes take a look ahead to the offseason as Flames Talk heads into a short break. They reset some key storylines to watch, including Dustin Wolf’s next contract, how Lukas Dostal might set the goalie market, and the pending RFA deals for Connor Zary, Kevin Bahl, and Rasmus Andersson.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 Wes Gilbertson chat with Flames Director of Player Development Ray Edwards for a full debrief on the team's prospect group! He broke down what the last few weeks meant for Zayne Parekh, what to expect from Aydar Suniev’s summer, and why Sam Morton and Hunter Brzustewicz were able to break through to the NHL this season. Plus, he shares his thoughts on what makes Adam Klapka such a development success and what the next few months look like for the team behind the scenes.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 is joined by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli  to break down the Flames’ hunt for a No. 1 centre and how they might approach that this summer. Frank gives his take on Sam Bennett’s future, whether Calgary already has core pieces in place like Wolf or Parekh, and what the Dan Vladar situation looks like after landing 40th on his updated UFA board. They chat Ken Holland’s hire in LA, potential changes in Buffalo’s front office, and what Edmonton’s latest playoff statement says about them.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 and Wes shift their focus to the World Championship underway in Sweden and Denmark, where there’s solid Flames representation. Czechia has kicked things off with wins over Switzerland and Norway, with Dan Vladar and Adam Klapka both suiting up for their country. The guys play interviews with both Vladar and Klapka from Aaron Vickers to get a feel for how things are going overseas and what it means for their offseasons.(30:11) They also dive into round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and hit all the big series. Dallas holds a 2-1 series lead over Winnipeg after a statement win in Game 3, Toronto and Florida are deadlocked 2-2 after the Panthers blanked the Leafs in Game 4, Edmonton gets set for a critical Game 4 against Vegas after a brutal loss on Saturday, and Carolina is up 2-1 on Washington.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 Wes Gilbertson revisit their top ten Flames prospects list from Friday and react to some of the feedback and buzz it sparked online. The guys break down why Andrew Basha and Jacob Battaglia caught some attention after strong seasons and recent playoff performances. They also chat about Luke Misa, who didn’t crack either list but was on the radar, and Henry Mews, who only made one of their lists. Plus, they defend their rankings of Sam Honzek, a placement that drew some pushback, and weigh in on what stood out the most from fan reactions and texts.(32:01) Later, Pat and Wes welcome Owen Newkirk from Dallas Sports Radio to break down the Stars’ 2-1 series lead over the Winnipeg Jets after a 5-2 win in Game 3. Owen shares his thoughts on what he's seen from Mikko Rantanen and his unbelievable playoff heater, the latest updates on Miro Heiskanen, and 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 the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with the one and only Tim Hunter! Listen in as Tim chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his time growing in Calgary and working his way through the hockey ranks! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Tim also talks about making his NHL debut and what it was like playing NHL hockey in his hometown!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 is joined by Eric Francis for a full hour to break down Matt Coronato’s seven-year, $6.5 million AAV extension with the Calgary Flames. Pat and Eric dig into why the Flames prioritized locking up Coronato long-term, how the deal got done with a number starting with a six, and why it’s a win for both the organization and the player. They also discuss what message it sends to see an American-born player commit to Calgary, and how high Coronato’s ceiling could be as he enters the prime years of his career.(35:03) Later, Pat and Eric shift gears to Dustin Wolf and whether the Flames should aggressively pursue a long-term extension for the goaltender when he becomes eligible on July 1. The guys debate how Calgary could convince Wolf to sign, how much risk comes with term for a young netminder, and what kind of offer might get it done sooner rather than later.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 Wes Gilbertson reveal their top ten Calgary Flames prospects in a special Friday edition of the show. Using the criteria of players under 25 years old with fewer than 25 NHL games, the duo breaks down their full list as they profile the next wave of talent in the Flames system, and compare their lists.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 Wes Gilbertson are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson, colour voice of the Calgary Flames, for a wide-ranging conversation. The trio breaks down Matt Coronato’s new seven-year contract extension and what’s next for him after a 24-goal season. They also share their observations on Morgan Frost’s early months in Calgary and what he can do to improve his offensive output next season.(24:57) Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine and NHL.com joins the show to discuss Dustin Wolf being named a Calder Trophy finalist. Kevin weighs in on key playoff storylines, including the Sam Bennett–Anthony Stolarz collision, Joseph Woll’s role in Toronto, Connor Hellebuyck’s strong postseason start, and Calvin Pickard’s surprising run in EdmontonThe 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 Wes Gilbertson continue working through Craig Conroy’s offseason checklist, turning their focus to Dustin Wolf’s contract status. The duo debates whether the Flames should prioritize a long-term extension for Wolf as soon as he's eligible, and what a potential deal might look like. Pat outlines why a six-year commitment could benefit both sides, and shares thoughts from Craig Conroy on the subject.(36:09) Pat and Wes dive into a busy day around the NHL, including Toronto’s 2-0 series lead in round two and standout performances from William Nylander and Mitch Marner. The guys also discuss Mikko Rantanen’s incredible playoff form and Joel Quenneville being named head coach in Anaheim.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/