Flames Drafting From Unlikely Places
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- Published
- May 30, 2026
- Duration
- 1:39
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jun 7, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
The NHL draft is heating up, and the Calgary Flames are eyeing some unexpected corners of the globe—Latvia and Lithuania included—highlighting how hockey’s talent pool has exploded beyond North America. From Hungary’s lone goalie pick in 2000 to Norway’s one forward in 2018, and even Paraguay’s fiery 1975 draft pick, the Flames’ history is a wild ride of …
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The NHL draft is heating up, and the Calgary Flames are eyeing some unexpected corners of the globe—Latvia and Lithuania included—highlighting how hockey’s talent pool has exploded beyond North America. From Hungary’s lone goalie pick in 2000 to Norway’s one forward in 2018, and even Paraguay’s fiery 1975 draft pick, the Flames’ history is a wild ride of international discoveries. Ukraine, the UK, Switzerland, Belarus, and Germany all contribute to this global tapestry, with players like Sven Ba
Themes
- hockey