Episodes

  • Postgame: Much Better in a Loss to Anaheim

    Postgame: Much Better in a Loss to Anaheim
    Oct 11 2026
    It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 7-3 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!
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Postgame: An Avalanche of Goals Against

    Postgame: An Avalanche of Goals Against
    Oct 9 2026
    It's the Flames Now Postgame Show with Pat Steinberg following a 7-3 home opener 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!
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Eric Francis Helps Us Find Some Silver Linings

    Eric Francis Helps Us Find Some Silver Linings
    Oct 10 2026
    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.
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    38 mins
  • Three Takeaways From a Tough First Week

    Three Takeaways From a Tough First Week
    Oct 9 2026
    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.
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    32 mins
  • Boomer on a Rough Start. Brett Sutter on Connor Zary.

    Boomer on a Rough Start. Brett Sutter on Connor Zary.
    Oct 9 2026
    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.
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    29 mins
  • Mailbag: Parekh’s Usage, Trade Rumours, and More!

    Mailbag: Parekh’s Usage, Trade Rumours, and More!
    Oct 8 2026
    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!
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    40 mins
  • How Do We Put the Start to This Season Into Words?

    How Do We Put the Start to This Season Into Words?
    Oct 8 2026
    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
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    36 mins
  • Ryan Pike Talks Zary, Castagna, and More!

    Ryan Pike Talks Zary, Castagna, and More!
    Oct 7 2026
    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
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    38 mins