On hour two of Flames Talk, it is time for the Friday Flames Talk Summer Mailbag. Pat spends the full hour flying solo and diving into a jam-packed text line at 960960 to answer your questions on a variety of offseason topics. With the draft lottery now in the rearview mirror, the conversation centers on who the Flames should target with the sixth overall selection and how the team might use its surplus of picks to reshape the roster. Pat tackles listener questions on potential trade candidates, free agency priorities, and how the organization's philosophy might shift following the lottery results. Whether it's draft strategy or long-term outlook, no topic is off-limits as we clear out the mailbag to head into the weekend.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for another edition of the Eric Francis Hour! Following the draft lottery results that saw Calgary slide to number six, Pat and Eric discuss the sting of seeing Toronto and San Jose jump into the top two spots. They debate the feasibility of moving up from six and why fans should expect Craig Conroy to try and make a significant splash at the draft in June. Eric also shares some personal stories from his recent trip to Ireland and offers his perspective on why the draft lottery remains one of the most entertaining, albeit gut-wrenching, nights on the NHL calendar.

(30:58) After Eric dives into the details on his recent trip to Ireland, the guys shift their focus to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks have both advanced to the second round. Pat explains why these results are a massive win for the "pro-rebuild" camp in Calgary, providing tangible evidence that a patient, high-draft-pick strategy can lead to post-season success. They also discuss why the Flames must remain committed to this path, even if it means another difficult season in the standings next year to secure another high-end asset.

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On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon continue to dive into all things NHL Draft, and start to narrow down the list of what players the Flames could have available to them at the sixth overall selection at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft!

(31:30) We take all sorts of listener texts as the textline share their pick on who the Flames should draft at number six overall!

(54:36) Our goaltending expert, Kevin Woodley joins the show to wrap up the hour! Kevin dives into his thoughts on what heading to the World Championships could mean for Devin Cooley, the Flames extending goaltending coach Jason LaBarbera, and the latest around the goaltending from the Stanley Cup Playoffs!

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On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames assistant coach, Trent Cull! Trent shares how he's feeling having a new two-year extension under his belt, the changes he made with the team and the defence core, transitioning from being a head coach in the AHL to an NHL assistant coach, the young blueline, losing two workhorses in MacKenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson, and more!

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On hour two of Flames Talk, the focus turns to the strategy of the 2026 NHL Draft now that the draft position is officially locked in. Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon explore the "now what?" of the situation, debating whether Craig Conroy should look to package assets—including the Vegas first-round pick and a stockpile of second-rounders—to move back up into the top three. They weigh the pros and cons of moving down to collect more picks versus standing pat to take a franchise-altering defenseman or center at six.

(25:56) Our Pacific Division Insider, Jonathan Davis from the NHL Network joins the program to break down a busy week across the division. He shares his breakdown of Game 1 between the Ducks and the Golden Knights, his reaction to seeing the San Jose Sharks land another top pick in the draft, and more!

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon sift through the wreckage of Tuesday’s NHL Draft Lottery results. With the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks winning the two draws, the Flames dropped from fourth to sixth overall—the absolute worst-case scenario for the organization. The guys clear out a heated text line as fans react to the results and the frustration of sliding down the board. They discuss why, despite the disappointment, picking at number six still provides a massive opportunity for the rebuild and whether the caliber of player available actually shifts between the fourth and sixth spots.

(30:44) Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis joins the show to provide an early scouting report on the talent available at number six. Steven breaks down why Gavin McKenna is the undisputed top prize for Toronto and explores the possibility of Caleb Malhotra being available for Calgary. They also dive into international names like Viggo Bjork and Alberts Smits, and why Steven has the Flames selecting defenseman Carson Carels in his latest mock draft.

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On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to the Flames officially landing the sixth overall selection at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft! Hear from Craig Conroy as he shares his instant reaction to the news, and the guys dive into what it means for Calgary landing their highest pick since 2016. Plus, we take all sorts of your texts as Flames fans react to the news.

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On this special edition of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon guide you through the entirety of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery! The guys set the stage with the rules of the draft, and share how they're feeling ahead of learning where the team's highest selection in ten years could be, before sending it off to the NHL Studios and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly.

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