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Flames' 100th Pick: Lottery or Luck?

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

Published
June 26, 2026
Duration
1:32
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Last updated
Jun 28, 2026

Discusses hockey.

Summary

The Calgary Flames are eyeing a rare draft opportunity — the 100th overall pick — a spot with a spotty history, having produced only one NHL player, Ryan Ready, who played just seven games. But with a Vegas penalty pushing them up to 99th, they’re now in luck: that spot has yielded All-Stars and Cup winners. While 100th has mostly delivered forgettable pi…

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The Calgary Flames are eyeing a rare draft opportunity — the 100th overall pick — a spot with a spotty history, having produced only one NHL player, Ryan Ready, who played just seven games. But with a Vegas penalty pushing them up to 99th, they’re now in luck: that spot has yielded All-Stars and Cup winners. While 100th has mostly delivered forgettable picks, the Flames could be in for a breakout — especially with Garry Galley, a 17-year NHL veteran and broadcaster, as a rare success story from

Themes

  • hockey