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Flames Now

Flames Now

Lottery? Playoffs? Just What Are These Flames?

Nov 4, 2026 · 33 min · 16 segments

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, we’re trying to determine what this team is all about. Calgary is 7-3-0 after starting the season 0-5-0 and we discuss whether this team can compete…

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, we’re trying to determine what this team is all about. Calgary is 7-3-0 after starting the season 0-5-0 and we discuss whether this team can compete for a playoff spot or if they’re more likely to drop back. Then Sportsnet’s Kevin Sawyer (X: @KevinSawyer1 ) joins Pat to break down Calgary’s coaching staff and the job they’ve done this season. Kevin also examines the Flames’ impressive turnaround and their ability to avoid back-to-back losses over the past few weeks. And of course we’re taking your texts on the Telus Text Line at 403-974-8255!

On this episode of Flames Now with Pat Steinberg, we’re trying to determine what this team is all about. Calgary is 7-3-0 after starting the season 0-5-0 and we discuss whether this team can compete…

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Speakers: Pat SteinbergHostKevin SawyerGuestJock WilsonHost

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What Are the Flames?0:11 – 1:23

Pat SteinbergHost

0:11

So the big question that I know I've been asking myself and certainly has been asked to me a lot from, you know, from people and colleagues and friends and such is like, what are we watching with the Calgary Flames right now? They've won seven of their last ten.

Pat SteinbergHost

0:29

They're right in the thick of this Western Conference muck and with what feels like there's about 700 teams within a game or two left.

Pat SteinbergHost

0:37

one way or the other of the 500 mark you've got you've got just as many people now it feels like screaming about you know this team making the playoffs and and that being a real possibility you got just as many people uh vocal there than you do with people talking about them screwing up a rebuild or falling back down to earth and so i'm really curious what you're thinking on the text line at 403-974-8255 and kind of what's going through your head in that regard As we welcome you to a Tuesday edition of Flames Now.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:06

It's presented by TELUS.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:07

As always, make the switch to pure fiber internet today.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:10

Now with a five-year planned price lock.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:12

It's Pat Steinberg along with you on this Tuesday, November 3rd on QR Calgary 770 on your AM dial.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:18

And of course, wherever you get your podcasts, Apple, Spotify, and more.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:22

Let's dive into what's hot.

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What Are the Flames?0:11 – 1:23

Pat SteinbergHost

0:11

So the big question that I know I've been asking myself and certainly has been asked to me a lot from, you know, from people and colleagues and friends and such is like, what are we watching with the Calgary Flames right now? They've won seven of their last ten.

Pat SteinbergHost

0:29

They're right in the thick of this Western Conference muck and with what feels like there's about 700 teams within a game or two left.

Pat SteinbergHost

0:37

one way or the other of the 500 mark you've got you've got just as many people now it feels like screaming about you know this team making the playoffs and and that being a real possibility you got just as many people uh vocal there than you do with people talking about them screwing up a rebuild or falling back down to earth and so i'm really curious what you're thinking on the text line at 403-974-8255 and kind of what's going through your head in that regard As we welcome you to a Tuesday edition of Flames Now.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:06

It's presented by TELUS.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:07

As always, make the switch to pure fiber internet today.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:10

Now with a five-year planned price lock.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:12

It's Pat Steinberg along with you on this Tuesday, November 3rd on QR Calgary 770 on your AM dial.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:18

And of course, wherever you get your podcasts, Apple, Spotify, and more.

Pat SteinbergHost

1:22

Let's dive into what's hot.

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