On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with former Flames forward Ron Stern! Listen in as Ron chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his time in Calgary in the 1990's! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Ron also talks about being a tough guy, his hockey upbringing, and a whole lot more!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, it’s the Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric for a full breakdown of how aggressive the Flames could be this summer. The guys dig into all the options on the table—trades, offer sheets, and free agency—and whether names like Mitch Marner or Sam Bennett could be realistic targets. Plus, how much roster space should be saved for young players pushing for NHL jobs?

(26:31) Later, Pat and Eric shift focus to the playoffs and the Cup chase in Dallas. Jim Nill’s track record earns him a GM of the Year nod, but is this finally the Stars’ year? They also talk Oilers, Edmonton’s playoff window, and what kind of deal Leon Draisaitl could be looking at in 2025.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into a big-picture question: who’s truly untouchable on the Flames roster and in the system? With Calgary eyeing upgrades down the middle and a potential move this summer, Pat lays out his shortlist including Dustin Wolf, Zayne Parekh, and a very valuable 2026 first-round pick. The Textline lights up with your takes on who makes the cut.

(31:15) Later, Pat and Logan look ahead to what could be a must-watch Wranglers season in 2025-26. After hearing from assistant GM Brad Pascall earlier in the week, the guys spotlight Morin, Basha, Misa, and Suniev—prospects who could make the jump to pro hockey next year. Morin, in particular, has Pat’s attention as a young left-shot D with big upside.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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