On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got part one of our chat with former Flames executive and general manager Al Coates! Listen in as Al chats with Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his early roots in hockey and his first NHL job with the Detroit Red Wingsl! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Al also talks about how the game has changed over the last five decades and a whole lot more!

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Kevin Woodley from In Goal Magazine and NHL.com to preview the goaltending matchup in the Stanley Cup Final. Woodley shares his thoughts on Stuart Skinner’s game heading into the series, how the Panthers might approach things with Sergei Bobrovsky, and what Dan Vladar’s long-term upside could be. Plus, some surprising chatter around Thatcher Demko’s future in Vancouver.

(19:48) Jonathan Davis of NHL Network and VSiN Sports checks in for a look at the Stanley Cup Final through a betting lens and a tour around the Pacific Division offseason. The guys break down what’s ahead for the Sharks, Golden Knights, Kraken, and Canucks.

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On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Calgary Flames Director of Amateur Scouting, Tod Button, for an inside look at the early days of the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Button explains why this week is such a critical part of the draft process, from interviews to fitness testing, and how much these final evaluations can impact the Flames' draft board. He pulls back the curtain on what happens inside the interview suites, how much the list is already set, and whether those infamous “weird” questions are as wild as they sound.

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On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers zero in on the upcoming NHL Draft, now just over three weeks away. With the Flames holding three picks in the top 60 — 18th, 31st or 32nd, and 54th — the guys explore whether Calgary might look to move up, even as high as the top five. They react to Frank Seravalli’s suggestion that teams like Utah and Chicago could be open to dealing their picks, and weigh the likelihood, cost, and potential targets if the Flames were to make that kind of bold move.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff to tee up what could be a busy month ahead for the Calgary Flames. With two first-round picks in hand, Pat and Frank explore how aggressive GM Craig Conroy might be, what the future holds for Dan Vladar, and whether Jonathan Toews will land a new deal at age 37. They also weigh in on Lane Lambert’s hiring in Seattle, Mitch Love’s coaching prospects, and Aleksander Barkov’s Selke win ahead of Wednesday’s Stanley Cup Final.

(23:21) Pat and Aaron Vickers welcome Meaghan Mikkelson for her weekly appearance! The trio breaks down Trent Cull’s impact on the Flames’ penalty kill, the level of trust this coaching staff has built, and what next season could look like if Dustin Wolf is paired with a less experienced backup. They wrap with some thoughts on the Cup Final and how it might play out.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into Calgary’s looming UFA decisions with less than a month to go until free agency opens. The guys explore where things stand with Dan Vladar, Justin Kirkland, Kevin Rooney, Dryden Hunt, and more. Could the Flames retain any of them? Who’s likely to walk? Pat breaks down what he's hearing and where negotiations currently sit.

(28:11) Chris Wahl of CalgaryFlames.com joins the show live from the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo! Wahl sets the scene from the combine floor, shares his conversation with Flames GM Craig Conroy, and offers early impressions of several prospects who could be in Calgary’s range at 18th overall—including Braeden Cootes, Cole Reschny, Jack Nesbitt, and more.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers are joined by Calgary Flames assistant coach Trent Cull, who was officially promoted to the full-time staff last week. Cull looks back on his first season with the team, shares his approach to revamping the penalty kill, and gives insight into working alongside Ryan Huska. He also talks about the offseason so far and why he's optimistic heading into next season.

(23:53) Pat welcomes back Vickers from the IIHF World Championship in Prague! Aaron recap the Flames' presence at the tournament, including bronze medal wins for Mikael Backlund and Rasmus Andersson, and dive into just how important Rasmus Andersson's leadership is for both Team Sweden and the Flames.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers get you set for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft! Aaron dives into all his latest thoughts on this year's draft including the overall strength of the class, specific ledges, what realistic options the Flames could have at 18th and 31st/32nd in the draft, his favourite players in the draft, and more!

(29:42) The guys turn the show over to the listeners as they ask their burning questions on this years' draft!

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