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On this episode of Flames Now, Ryan Pike of Daily Faceoff Calgary joins Pat to break down Calgary’s recent turnaround and Joel Farabee’s impact. The guys look ahead to Farabee’s future with one year left on his contract, discuss Zayne Parekh’s power-play impact, and spotlight a few prospects to watch — including a game Flames fans won’t want to miss this weekend! Then, it’s time for the Farm Report with Calgary Wranglers GM Brad Pascall! Brad assesses the team’s first ten games and shares his thoughts on Aydar Suniev, William Stromgren, Ben Jones, and more. Plus, we hear from you on the TELUS Text Line!

On the latest episode of Flames Now, Pat gets you set for Round One of the Battle of Alberta! We break down why the Flames are better equipped to take on the high-powered Oilers than they were earlier this season, plus how big a role Devin Cooley could play. And, of course, we take your thoughts on the TELUS Text Line! Then, Pacific Division Insider Jonathan Davis from NHL Network joins the show! Jonathan dives into Anaheim’s struggles and the growing pains facing San Jose before checking in on the LA Kings, Vegas Golden Knights, and Seattle Kraken.

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, is Calgary’s goaltending situation really a controversy? Pat explains why Devin Cooley’s outstanding recent play shouldn’t spark concern about Dustin Wolf’s long-term future. Plus, we take your thoughts on the TELUS Text Line! Then, Postmedia’s Danny Austin (DannyAustin_9) joins the show to break down Calgary’s recent turnaround and what it means for year one of the rebuild. Danny also weighs in on the goaltending debate and the strong season from Martin Pospisil!

On the latest episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, the Flames are riding an unexpected four-game win streak! Pat explains why the winning streak is a positive for the organization, whether you’re on “Team Tank” or not. Then, with the Battle of Alberta looming Wednesday, we catch up with Oilers play-by-play broadcaster Cam Moon. Cam breaks down Edmonton’s impressive 8-2-2 start, Connor McDavid’s ridiculous early pace, the goaltending situation, head coach Mike Babcock, and more! And of course we’re taking your texts at 403-974-8255 on the Telus Text Line!

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. On this postgame episode, assistant coach Trent Cull stops by with his thoughts on the win. Plus, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Mikael Backlund, Matvei Gridin, and Zayne Parekh. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, NHL Insider Frank Seravalli joins us for his weekly chat! Frank breaks down Calgary’s impressive turnaround, Devin Cooley’s stellar play in net, Zach Whitecloud’s future with the Flames, and the blockbuster trade sending Connor Hellebuyck from Winnipeg to New Jersey. Then, the voice of the Calgary Stampeders, Mark Stephen, joins the show for the first time to put a bow on Calgary’s 9-9 season. After missing the playoffs on a tiebreaker, Mark looks back at what went wrong and why the Stamps couldn’t find their footing. Plus, we wrap up the hour with your thoughts on the TELUS Text Line!

On this episode of Flames Now, Pat breaks down Calgary’s recent surge, with wins in three straight and four of five. What’s changed since the Flames’ 0-5 start? Pat looks at the goaltending, special teams, and more! Then, the voice of the Flames, Derek Wills (dwillsnh) joins the show to discuss Devin Cooley mania, Matvei Gridin’s recent hot streak, and Zayne Parekh’s growing impact. And we’re always reading your thoughts on the Telus Text Line at 403-974-8255.

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. On this postgame episode, assistant coach Dave Lowry stops by with his thoughts on the win. Plus, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Joel Farabee, Matvei Gridin, and Zayne Parekh. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

It’s another edition of The Eric Francis Hour on Flames Now! Eric and Pat Steinberg break down Devin Cooley’s outstanding performances this week and what they mean for Calgary’s goaltending picture. Eric also weighs in on Cooley’s recent viral media moments. Then, it’s the big question surrounding defenceman Zach Whitecloud: keep him or cash in? Eric discusses his latest article and the potential trade return the Flames could land. Plus, Eric looks back on the 24th annual Eric Francis Pizza Pigout, which raised another huge total for KidSport!

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, Pat breaks down three takeaways from Thursday’s impressive 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. One standout? Joel Farabee, who joins Pat to discuss his strong play. Then, Flames radio voice Derek Wills joins the show to break down the win, Farabee’s impact, how Calgary responded to Mikael Backlund’s absence, and the goaltending outlook moving forward. Plus, we’re reading your thoughts on the Telus Text Line!

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. On this postgame episode, assistant coach Cail MacLean stops by with his thoughts on the win. Plus, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Devin Cooley, Joel Farabee, and Ryan Strome. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, Dean “Boomer” Molberg (@960boomer) from BarnBurner joins the show! Boomer and Pat break down Calgary’s big win over Carolina, Devin Cooley’s standout performance, and what it means for the Flames’ goaltending picture. Plus, Boomer raves about Jonathan Castagna and looks back on Blake Coleman’s time in Calgary ahead of his return with Minnesota on Thursday. Then, Calgary Wranglers head coach Brett Sutter joins Pat to discuss Ben Jones’ NHL debut against Minnesota and provide updates on William Stromgren and Rory Kerins’ starts in the AHL. Plus we’re taking your texts on the Telus Text Line at 403-974-8255!

It’s another edition of the Flames Now Mailbag! Pat Steinberg tackles your questions on the Telus Text Line, including who Calgary should take first overall in the 2027 NHL Draft, Jonathan Huberdeau’s return timeline, and Connor Zary’s future with the Flames. Plus, we discuss Brady Tkachuk’s hostile return to Ottawa and much more! Have a question for Pat? You can always reach us on the Telus Text Line at 403-974-8255!

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, we’re talking Calgary’s new Hometown Remix jersey, dropping in early November! Pat wants to hear your thoughts on the Telus Text Line about what you want to see! Then Pacific Division Insider Jonathan Davis joins the show! Jonathan shares the latest on the San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers, breaks down the struggles in Los Angeles and Anaheim, and looks at Seattle’s surprising start to the season.

It’s a Mikael Backlund appreciation hour on Flames Now with Pat Steinberg! Nearly 20 years after being drafted by Calgary, Backlund remains a key piece of the Flames’ success. Pat breaks down his impact on the ice and in the community, and we want to hear from you on the Telus Text Line! Then Ryan Pike (@RyanNPike) of Daily Faceoff Calgary joins for the rest of the hour! Ryan recaps Sunday’s win over Carolina, weighs in on Backlund’s situation and the Ben Jones recall, and names his prospects to watch this week: Ethan Wyttenbach and Theo Stockselius.

NHL Insider Frank Seravalli joins Pat Steinberg on this hour of Flames Now to break down Calgary’s up-and-down start, look ahead to the 2027 NHL Draft, and share the latest on Connor Hellebuyck. Frank also delivers his early impressions from around the league! Then, Pat spotlights three Flames forwards who have stepped up this season and why their contributions matter. We hear from Yegor Sharangovich and Adam Klapka before wrapping up the hour with your texts!

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, former first-round pick Brent Krahn joins the show to break down Calgary’s tough start, the conversation surrounding Devin Cooley and Dustin Wolf, and Connor Hellebuyck’s ongoing absence from the Winnipeg Jets. Then, Sportsnet’s Brendan Parker (@BParkerTV) stops by to recap Sunday’s big win over Carolina and weigh in on Morgan Frost’s start to the season, Yegor Sharangovich, and more! Plus, we’re opening up the Telus Text Line and bringing you the latest on Mikael Backlund’s injury and the Ben Jones recall.

Devin Cooley deserves some love on this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg after turning aside 34 shots in Sunday’s win over Carolina! We hear from Cooley himself before Pat breaks down the performance and takes a closer look at Calgary’s goaltending picture. Then, Postmedia’s Danny Austin (@DannyAustin_9) joins Pat for his regular Monday chat! The guys break down how the Flames took down the defending Stanley Cup champions, plus Danny shares his thoughts on Matvei Gridin, Zayne Parekh, and more. Plus, we’re taking your thoughts on the TELUS Text Line throughout the hour!

Goaltending expert Kevin Woodley (@KevinIsInGoal) joins Flames Now with Pat Steinberg to break down Devin Cooley’s 34-save gem against Carolina and assess Calgary’s inconsistent goaltending this season. Plus, Kevin weighs in on Connor Hellebuyck’s situation in Winnipeg and highlights some of the league’s hottest goalies. Then, Flames radio voice Derek Wills joins Pat to recap the win over Carolina, discuss Yegor Sharangovich’s start to the season, and break down Calgary’s recent lineup changes. And of course we’re taking your thoughts on the Telus Text Line throughout the hour!

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. On this postgame episode, goaltending coach Jason LaBarbera stops by with his thoughts on the win over the defending Stanley Cup champs. Plus, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Devin Cooley, Zayne Parekh, and Matvei Gridin. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

It’s the Eric Francis Hour on Flames Now! Eric and Pat Steinberg break down Calgary’s ugly 1-6 start and assess just how concerned Flames fans should be. Plus, what does a successful rebuild look like? The guys look at the teams Calgary should be trying to emulate as the organization plots its path forward.

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, Derek Wills (dwillsnhl) joins Pat to break down Calgary’s loss to Vegas and the Flames’ tough start to the season. The guys look at what needs to change to get things back on track before the season slips away. Then, Calgary Stampeders president Jay McNeil stops by the studio ahead of Saturday’s regular-season finale. Jay previews the Pink Power game, discusses preparations for the 113th Grey Cup, and more! Plus, we take your texts and look ahead to Sunday’s home matchup against Carolina.

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 6-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. On this postgame episode, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, along with Jake Middleton and Kevin Bahl. We also chat with Logan Gordon to help break down the first win of the season. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

It’s the latest Flames Now Mailbag, and we’re answering your questions! Pat dives into Zach Whitecloud’s future in Calgary and what it might take for the Flames to consider a trade. Plus, where does Connor Zary fit into the team’s plans after his stint with the Calgary Wranglers? We’re also breaking down Matvei Gridin’s slow start, Aydar Suniev’s power-play usage, and the big question of who will wear the C after Mikael Backlund retires!

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, Ryan Pinder from Barnburner joins Pat to break down Calgary’s first win of the season! The guys dive into Aydar Suniev’s NHL ceiling, Zayne Parekh’s usage, and what they’re seeing from Jonathan Castagna early on. Then, it’s time for The Farm Report with Calgary Wranglers head coach Brett Sutter! Brett weighs in on Connor Zary’s early AHL stint, Tyson Gross’s game, and how the Wranglers’ goaltending has looked through the opening weeks of the season.

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, Ryan Pike of Daily Faceoff Calgary joins the show! Ryan and Pat break down Aydar Suniev’s hot start and NHL potential, plus take a closer look at Adam Klapka, Jack Hextall, and Tyson Gross. Then, Pacific Division Insider Jonathan Davis checks in with the latest around the division! What’s behind the LA Kings’ slow start and Edmonton’s strong opening? Plus, Jonathan weighs in on Ivar Stenberg’s early days in San Jose and Seattle’s red-hot start!

On this hour of Flames Now, Calgary gets its first win of the season, and Pat is breaking it all down! From Dustin Wolf to Aydar Suniev, Pat shares his four biggest takeaways from Tuesday’s 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Plus, we want to hear from you on the Telus Text Line! Then, Wranglers play-by-play voice Sandra Prusina joins the show to talk about the farm’s hot start! Sandra shares her thoughts on Connor Zary’s return to the AHL, Hunter Brzustewicz, and more.

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. On this postgame episode, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, along with Dustin Wolf, Martin Pospisil, and Adam Klapka. We also chat with Logan Gordon to help break down the first win of the season. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

On this hour of Flames Now, Pat is finding the bright spots in Calgary’s 0-5 start! From playoff captain Mikael Backlund to defenceman Kevin Bahl, Pat breaks down the early positives. Plus, your takes take centre stage as we open up the Telus Text Line. Then, Postmedia’s Danny Austin joins for his weekly chat to share his take on the Flames’ early positives and weigh in on the latest injury news surrounding Sam Honzek.

On this episode of Flames Now, Pat sits down with NHL Insider Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) to break down Calgary’s brutal 0-5 start, the latest trade rumours, and the future of the coaching staff. Frank also shares his firsthand takeaways from watching top Flames prospects Cole Reschny and Carson Carels in action over the weekend. Then, the voice of the Flames, Derek Wills (@dwillsnhl) joins the show to weigh in on Sam Honzek’s injury news and assess the early NHL performances of prospects Aydar Suniev and Jonathan Castagna.

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. On this postgame episode, assistant coach Cail MacLean stops by with his thoughts on the loss and to give some deeper thoughts on the team's goaltending struggles early on. Plus, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Aydar Suniev, Matt Coronato, and Kevin Bahl. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 7-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. On this postgame episode, goaltending coach Jason LaBarbera stops by with his thoughts on the loss and to give some deeper thoughts on the team's goaltending struggles early on. Plus, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, captain Mikael Backlund, and Jonathan Castagna. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

It’s the Eric Francis Hour for Arctic Spas Calgary on Flames Now! Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis look for silver linings in the Flames’ 0-4 start, break down Calgary’s early-season goaltending and debate what’s next for Connor Zary after his AHL assignment. Plus, the latest on the Eric Francis Pizza Pigout and a tribute to Calgary icon Myles O’Connor.

On this episode of Flames Now, Pat breaks down his three biggest takeaways from Calgary’s brutal 0-4 start. We get real about the growing pains of a rebuild and hear your takes on the Flames’ rocky start. Then, Flames radio voice Derek Wills joins Pat to talk about how Calgary can weather the storm, plus the state of the goaltending and Jonathan Castagna’s NHL debut.

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, we're chatting with Dean "Boomer" Molberg from Barnburner. Dean and Pat discuss Calgary's 0-3 start to the season and the reasons behind three lopsided losses. Boomer also discusses Dustin Wolf's rough start and Connor Zary's future after being assigned to the AHL Wranglers. Then we chat with Wranglers head coach Brett Sutter (15:46) after a 2-0 start to the season on the farm. Brett gives his thoughts on Jonathan Castagna and Aydar Suniev, who have both been recalled to the Flames. He also gives his impressions of Zary and Brayden Pachal, who were assigned to the AHL earlier this week.

It’s another Flames Now Mailbag! Pat Steinberg takes your questions on Zayne Parekh’s usage, the latest Flames trade rumours, and what Connor Zary’s role could look like going forward. Got a question? Send us a text every Thursday on the Telus Text Line: 403-974-8255!

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, we’re joined by play-by-play broadcaster Derek Wills (@dwillsnhl) to break down Calgary’s difficult start and what it will take to turn things around. Derek also weighs in on the strong play of Martin Pospisil and Zayne Parekh, plus Dustin Wolf’s early-season struggles. Then, our Pacific Division Insider Jonathan Davis (@westcoasthkyNHL) joins us for a look around the division, including the latest on the Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and more. Plus, we hear from Jonathan Castagna ahead of what could be his NHL debut Thursday night

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, we’re joined by Ryan Pike (@RyanNPike) of Daily Faceoff Calgary to break down Connor Zary’s future after his assignment to the AHL. Ryan also weighs in on recent recalls Jonathan Castagna and Aydar Suniev as the Flames get set to host Colorado. Then, Mike Richards of the Raw Mike Richards Show (@RawMikeRichards) stops by the studio! Mike and Pat look back on 20 years of friendship and radio adventures, while also breaking down Calgary’s tough start to the season. Plus, we hear directly from Connor Zary following his first practice with the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, we take an early look at the 2027 NHL Draft with Daily Faceoff prospects expert Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey). Why has the hockey world suddenly soured on the class? Steven explains and makes the case for Calgary product Landon Dupont as the clear favourite to go first overall. He also breaks down a deep group of centers and other prospects to watch as the season unfolds. Then, we hear from the Flames’ leadership group following an 0-3 start. Captain Mikael Backlund, along with Zach Whitecloud and Ryan Strome, address the tough opening, the team’s response, and the decision to place a couple of teammates on waivers.

On this episode of Flames Now , we break down the latest on Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal after both cleared waivers Tuesday morning. Head coach Ryan Huska joins us with insight into the decision to place players on waivers this early in the season. Then, television play-by-play voice Jon Abbott (@AbbsPxP) joins the show to look ahead at the Flames’ roster, assess a tough start to the season, and highlight some of the early positives.

On this episode of Flames Now, Pat Steinberg is chatting with NHL Insider Frank Seravalli. The guys start by reacting to Monday's news of Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal going on waivers before breaking down Calgary's 0-3 start to a new season. Frank also gives us the latest on Aleksander Barkov's injury in Florida and unsigned d-man Simon Edvinsson's future in Detroit. Then we're chatting with new Calgary Wranglers captain Rory Kerins (16:03) after the team's opening weekend in the AHL. Kerins tells us about his reaction to being named captain and also gave his thoughts on training camp with the Flames and his NHL future.

On this episode of Flames Now, Pat is reacting to the big news of the day. After an 0-3 start, the Flames have placed former first-round pick Connor Zary on waivers along with defenceman Brayden Pachal. Pat shares intel on why the Flames have opted to go down this road and offers some thoughts on what players might be recalled from the AHL Wranglers. Plus, we take your texts on the topic on the Telus Text Line. Then we chat with Danny Austin of Postmedia (15:38) to get his thoughts on Zary's future. Danny also gives his observations on Calgary's nightmare start and Dustin Wolf's first two games of the season.

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. On this postgame episode, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, along with Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost. We also chat with Logan Gordon to help break down the loss. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. On this postgame episode, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, along with Mikael Backlund and Devin Cooley. We also chat with Logan Gordon to help break down the loss. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

On this episode of Flames Now, Sportsnet’s Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) joins Pat for the full hour! They break down the Flames’ ugly home-opener loss, react to Zach Whitecloud’s strong comments, and dive into Calgary’s goaltending plans for Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley. Plus, what’s next for Connor Zary after his season debut?

On this hour of Flames Now, we break down Thursday night’s ugly home-opening loss to the Seattle Kraken. Pat Steinberg digs into why the Flames were so frustrated with their effort and where the team fell short. Then, the voice of the Flames, Derek Wills (@dwillsnhl), joins the conversation. Derek breaks down Simon Nemec’s impressive debut and explains why Thursday’s Flames looked nothing like themselves.

It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 6-1 home opener loss to the Seattle Kraken. On this postgame episode, Pat chats with Flames forward Adam Klapka to break down the tough loss. Then assistant coach Cail MacLean stops by with his thoughts on the loss and to highlight a few bright spots despite the result. Plus, we go inside the locker room to hear from head coach Ryan Huska, Ryan Strome, and Zach Whitecloud. And of course we're taking your texts and calls! Listen to Flames Now from 4-6 pm on QR Calgary and after every Flames game!

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, the Mailbag is back! We’re tackling your biggest questions on line combinations, the coaching staff’s future, Hunter Brzustewicz, Brennan Othmann’s standout camp, and plenty more!

On the latest episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, we're chatting with our buddy Ryan Pinder from Barnburner. Pat and Ryan discuss expectations for the coming season, which just happens to be the Farewell Season at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The guys also discuss what getting a high pick in the 2027 NHL Draft would mean and how big this season is for Connor Zary.

On this episode of Flames Now, Pat Steinberg has his five hot takes and/or predictions for a new season! Pat's hot takes include Calgary's goaltending tandem of Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley, Zayne Parekh's season ahead, and more! Plus, we get some of your hot takes on the Telus Text Line! Then it's an exclusive conversation with general manager Craig Conroy (18:26) to preview a new season. Craig discusses this year's training camp and expectations for the coming season. Plus, Craig gives his thoughts on newcomer Simon Nemec and the final season at the Scotiabank Saddledome.