Flames Drafting Right in First Round
Calgary Flames News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
- Published
- June 19, 2026
- Duration
- 1:32
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Jun 21, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
The Calgary Flames are turning their once-troubled first-round draft history into a winning streak, with five of their last picks already suiting up in the NHL during the 2025-26 season—and two more poised to join them in this year’s draft. Smart acquisitions, calculated bets on high-potential prospects like Gridin and Potter, and a legacy of stars like M…
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The Calgary Flames are turning their once-troubled first-round draft history into a winning streak, with five of their last picks already suiting up in the NHL during the 2025-26 season—and two more poised to join them in this year’s draft. Smart acquisitions, calculated bets on high-potential prospects like Gridin and Potter, and a legacy of stars like MacInnis and Backlund who played over 1,000 games show they’re building a sustainable core from within. Sure, there have been misses, but the Fl
Themes
- hockey