Sixty-Eighth Pick: Flames' Hidden Gem Hope
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- Published
- June 26, 2026
- Duration
- 1:49
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- Last updated
- Jun 28, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
The Calgary Flames eye the 68th overall pick in the draft—a historically underwhelming spot that’s produced just one All-Star (Tony Amonte) and no Hall of Famers. Still, it’s not all doom and gloom: seven of the 27 players selected here have played over 1,000 games, and a few have even won Cups. With the 67th pick offering a slightly better track record, …
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The Calgary Flames eye the 68th overall pick in the draft—a historically underwhelming spot that’s produced just one All-Star (Tony Amonte) and no Hall of Famers. Still, it’s not all doom and gloom: seven of the 27 players selected here have played over 1,000 games, and a few have even won Cups. With the 67th pick offering a slightly better track record, the Flames are hoping to unearth a hidden gem at 68, maybe even the first Hall of Famer ever taken at that spot. Support the show:Get a discoun
Themes
- hockey