Flames Draft Trades That Backfired
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- Published
- June 19, 2026
- Duration
- 1:49
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- Last updated
- Jun 21, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
The Calgary Flames’ draft trades have been a rollercoaster—four pivotal moves from the ‘90s to the 2010s that, in hindsight, cost more than they gained. From sending veteran defenseman Brad McCrimmon and forward Joe Mullen for second-round picks in 1990, to trading Robyn Regehr and Ales Kotalik for cap relief in 2011, and paying a steep price for Travis H…
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The Calgary Flames’ draft trades have been a rollercoaster—four pivotal moves from the ‘90s to the 2010s that, in hindsight, cost more than they gained. From sending veteran defenseman Brad McCrimmon and forward Joe Mullen for second-round picks in 1990, to trading Robyn Regehr and Ales Kotalik for cap relief in 2011, and paying a steep price for Travis Hamonic in 2017, these deals exposed the risks of sacrificing talent for future picks. Each move aimed to rebuild or stay competitive, but ultim
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- hockey