Eric Francis on the Backup Goalie Headache and More!

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Pat and Eric break down the Flames’ goaltending strategy after a win in Edmonton and a loss in Vancouver, debating Dustin Wolf’s heavy workload and the team’s lack of confidence in their backups. They explore trade possibilities, the impact of Dan Vladar’s departure, and standout performances from Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee. Plus, concerns about Calgary’s offensive depth and the importance of bounce-back seasons for key forwards.

(30:45) Pat and Eric continue to break down the latest on Zayne Parekh’s potential debut, defensive lineup decisions, and the emergence of Matvei Gridin. They also discuss the impact of injuries on the Flames’ blue line and preview Saturday’s home opener against the Blues. Plus, an update on the Eric Francis Pizza Pig Out and how fans can support KidSport while enjoying Calgary’s best pizza.

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.

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