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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On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to set the stage for the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery! Frank dispels the "rigged" myths by explaining the transparency of the 14-ball draw process and previews what kind of impact player the Flames can expect even if they slide to the 4-6 range. The conversation also turns to the massive shakeup in Toronto, as John Chayka is named General Manager and franchise legend Mats Sundin returns as a Senior Executive Advisor. Frank sheds light on the backlash to Chayka's return to the league and provides the latest on Vancouver’s search for a new GM.

(24:58) To wrap up the show, Pat and Logan Gordon break down today's signing of 2025 second-round pick Theo Stockselius to a three-year entry-level deal and Ryan Huska’s official appointment to the coaching staff of Team Canada for the upcoming World Championships. Plus, they revisit more texts from Hour One on what could happen if the Flames win the Draft Lottery!

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon look ahead to what is arguably the most critical date in recent franchise history: the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. With the Flames holding 95 out of 1,000 possible ball combinations—good for a 9.5% chance at the first overall pick—the guys weigh the franchise-altering potential of winning big on Tuesday. They debate who the Flames could or should take at number one, and number two overall, and what it would mean for the team to potentially land their highest pick in franchise history.

(35:15) The guys are joined by Tom Gazolla to wrap up a disappointing season for the Edmonton Oilers. Following their first-round exit at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, the crew analyzes the "win now" pressure facing the Oilers' front office. They react to end-of-year comments from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and discuss the massive summer ahead as Edmonton tries to keep their championship window from slamming shut.

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On hour two of Flames Talk, it is time for the Friday Summer Mailbag! With the Draft Lottery just four days away, the text line is buzzing with questions about Calgary’s odds and potential targets for the 2026 NHL Draft. Pat and Logan spend the hour tackling your theories on offseason trades, free agency targets, and how the current playoff results might shift the Flames' strategy.

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On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the big news of the day: the Calgary Flames have officially signed their entire coaching staff to two-year contract extensions! Head coach Ryan Huska joins the program to discuss why retaining Dave Lowry, Cail MacLean, Trent Cull, Jason LaBarbera, and Jamie was a top priority for the organization, and Huska reflects on the "unanimous positivity" from player exit interviews regarding the staff and explains how continuity in their vision is vital for the team’s long-term growth.

(25:56) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show to bring the latest from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after both the LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in Round One, his impressions of the Vegas Golden Knights' series against Utah, and what could be next for the Edmonton Oilers.

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On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon kick off the show by diving into the season that was for the Flames' number one prospect, Zayne Parekh! The guys share their thoughts on the year Parekh had, and where expectations could lie for the defenceman in Year Two.

(41:33) The guys take stock of the latest around the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the NHL's rumour mill, as reports come out that Flames AGM Brad Pascall is interviewing for the Vancouver Canucks' GM opening.

(48:31) Our goaltending expert Kevin Woodley joins the show to break down just what we're seeing from former Flames netminder Dan Vladar in his first round playoff series with the Flyers.

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On the season finale of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we present some of the great conversation topics left on the cutting room floor from our second season!

First off, we hear from Hall of Fame broadcaster Peter Maher (3:37) who takes us through a day in the life during his career! Then we hear from 2004 legend Mike Commodore (10:17) as he looks back at the end of his NHL career. Following that, we check in with 1989 Stanley Cup champion Jim Peplinski (19:11) as he details the start of the Flames Alumni. Finally, Craig Gillespie of Cuming and Gillespie LLP chats with us (29:31) about sponsoring the program and how important the Flames have been to him.

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