Adnan Virk Talks Calgary's Season, the Playoffs, and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan are joined by the one and only Adnan Virk from Amazon Prime's Monday Night Hockey and the NHL Unscripted podcast. Virk dishes on his up-close impressions of the Flames during the season, what stood out in his sitdowns with Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar, and how Calgary stacks up in terms of identity and direction. The boys also hit on the Conference Finals—Florida’s edge in the East, Dallas’ wild Game 1 comeback in the West—and the end of an era in Toronto as Brendan Shanahan is out. Plus, Virk catches up on Shan's latest movie review.(22:49) Then, it’s time for some crease talk with Kevin Woodley from In Goal Magazine. He breaks down Stuart Skinner’s rough playoff outing in Dallas and whether Calvin Pickard should be in the Game 2 conversation. Woodley also unpacks Connor Hellebuyck’s disappointing postseason, gives his take on whether we’re seeing peak “Playoff Bob” from Sergei Bobrovsky, and analyzes Jake Oettinger’s steadying role in net for the Stars.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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
23 Touko 45min
What Would the Flames Look Like Without Rasmus Andersson?
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon zero in on Rasmus Andersson—both as captain of Team Sweden at the World Championship and as the biggest storyline facing the Flames this summer. With just one year left on his deal, the debate is heating up: re-sign him or trade him? Pat breaks down what Andersson brings to the table, what the Flames would be giving up if they moved on, and what a potential return could even look like. The guys also weigh the short- and long-term impact of losing one of Calgary’s most trusted defensemen.(24:26) Aaron Vickers checks in live from Sweden after a wild quarterfinal day at the Worlds—including a stunner, as Denmark eliminates Team Canada. Vickers shares insight from on-the-ground chats with Rasmus Andersson, MacKenzie Weegar, and Ryan Huska, plus thoughts on Mikael Backlund’s consistent presence, Sam Honzek’s development tournament, and encouraging flashes from Dan Vladar and Adam Klapka. He also touches on Zayne Parekh’s growth from the experience, even without game action.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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
22 Touko 51min
Brad Pascall Talks Honzek, Kerins, Brzustewicz, and More!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames VP of Hockey Ops and Assistant GM Brad Pascall! Brad shares his thoughts on all things Flames prospects as he reflects on the year as a whole for the AHL's Calgary Wranglers, dive into what he saw from Sam Honzek last season, and why the franchise is so excited about the future of Hunter Brzustewicz.(26:53) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division to bring his latest thoughts on the Oilers, the Kings hiring Ken Holland, the summer for Vegas, and the latest on the Seattle Kraken.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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
22 Touko 45min
How Can the Flames Make Zayne Parekh's First Season a Success?
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into how the Flames can set up Zayne Parekh for success in his rookie season. From OZ starts to PP1 time to finding the right D partner, they explore how Calgary can replicate what Montreal did with Lane Hutson. Plus, Pat makes the case for Kevin Bahl as the ideal complement.(39:05) Flames prospect Sam Honzek joins Aaron Vickers from the World Championship in Sweden. Pat and Logan break down Honzek’s developmental path, why some Flames fans are down on him, and why they’re not ready to write him off just yet. Is he a late bloomer in the making?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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
21 Touko 54min
Mikael Backlund Still Has Plenty Left in the Tank!
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to Sweden’s round robin finale at the World Championship and bring you Mikael Backlund’s conversation with Aaron Vickers. Backlund weighs in on Sweden’s performance and his season with the Flames, while Pat makes the case that, even at 35, Backlund remains one of Calgary’s most reliable and effective two-way players.(29:24) The guys then dive into the fallout in Toronto after another early playoff exit for the Maple Leafs. Is this really the end of the core group? What happens with Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews? Pat and Logan also tee up the Conference Finals with their thoughts and predictions.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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
21 Touko 40min
Frank Seravalli on Calgary's Free Agency Plans!
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Daily Faceoff NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to take a wide look around the NHL offseason. Frank shares his thoughts on how active the Flames might be this summer, whether they’re ready to take a step forward, and what the future looks like in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vegas. They also weigh in on the Conference Finals matchups.(27:49) Brent Dodginghorse, former Calgary Hitmen forward and Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award finalist, joins Pat and Logan Gordon for a powerful conversation. Brent opens up about his work with the 7 Chiefs Hockey Program, his connection to the Tsuut’ina Nation, his ongoing efforts to combat racism in hockey, and the impact of being nominated for such a meaningful award.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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
20 Touko 57min
Flames Alumni Krahnicles: Tim Hunter Part 2!
On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we continue our chat with Tim Hunter! Listen in as Tim chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at Calgary's run to the 1989 Stanley Cup! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Tim also talks about returning to the city after his playing and coaching career came to an end.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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
17 Touko 55min
Meaghan Mikkelson on the Importance of MacKenzie Weegar!
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/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
14 Touko 41min
