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Flames Draft Targets Revealed

Calgary Flames News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
June 5, 2026
Duration
1:48
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Last updated
Jun 10, 2026

Discusses hockey.

Summary

The Calgary Flames are eyeing two key first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft—defenseman Keaton Verhoeff at sixth and forward Liam Ruck at thirty—both Canadian talents with strong upside. Verhoeff, a big, mobile defenseman from North Dakota, could be a steal if he improves his speed, while Ruck, a prolific scorer with 45 goals in the WHL, offers immediate…

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The Calgary Flames are eyeing two key first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft—defenseman Keaton Verhoeff at sixth and forward Liam Ruck at thirty—both Canadian talents with strong upside. Verhoeff, a big, mobile defenseman from North Dakota, could be a steal if he improves his speed, while Ruck, a prolific scorer with 45 goals in the WHL, offers immediate offensive firepower. The Flames’ interest in both players, plus their existing connections to prospects, makes this a pivotal draft for the te

Themes

  • hockey