Flames Finnish Draft Picks Reviewed
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- Published
- June 5, 2026
- Duration
- 1:50
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jun 10, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
The Calgary Flames have plucked 18 Finnish players over the years, but none have become the franchise cornerstone they hoped for—most stayed in Europe, a few played sparingly in North America, and only a handful left a mark. Toni Lydman, Markus Granlund, and Joni Ortio each contributed in their own way, but the team’s Finnish legacy remains a mix of promi…
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The Calgary Flames have plucked 18 Finnish players over the years, but none have become the franchise cornerstone they hoped for—most stayed in Europe, a few played sparingly in North America, and only a handful left a mark. Toni Lydman, Markus Granlund, and Joni Ortio each contributed in their own way, but the team’s Finnish legacy remains a mix of promise and potential unrealized. High picks like Juuso Valimaki and later-rounders like Topi Ronni (whose rights were forfeited due to legal issues
Themes
- hockey