Flames Draft Russian Prospect Shaikhlislamov
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- Published
- June 27, 2026
- Duration
- 1:41
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Jun 28, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
Calgary Flames snag a hidden gem in the second round, landing Russian forward Alan Shaikhlislamov with the 55th pick—acquired from Ottawa in a deal involving MacKenzie Weegar. Just 17, Shaikhlislamov already boasts serious scoring upside, posting 20 goals and 33 points at 16, then 18 goals and 35 points in 31 games at 17—all while playing in Russia’s top …
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Calgary Flames snag a hidden gem in the second round, landing Russian forward Alan Shaikhlislamov with the 55th pick—acquired from Ottawa in a deal involving MacKenzie Weegar. Just 17, Shaikhlislamov already boasts serious scoring upside, posting 20 goals and 33 points at 16, then 18 goals and 35 points in 31 games at 17—all while playing in Russia’s top junior league and even making his Kontinental Hockey League debut. Standing 6-foot tall and weighing 190 pounds, he’s a left-shot forward with
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- hockey