Flames Find Gems in Seventh Round
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- Published
- June 25, 2026
- Duration
- 1:18
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jun 28, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
The Calgary Flames may not have a seventh-round pick this year, but their history proves they’re masters of late-draft gems—turning overlooked prospects into NHL contributors with savvy scouting and development. From Dustin Wolf (now their starting goalie) to recent finds like Yan Matveiko and Jakob Leander, the Flames consistently unearth hidden talent w…
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The Calgary Flames may not have a seventh-round pick this year, but their history proves they’re masters of late-draft gems—turning overlooked prospects into NHL contributors with savvy scouting and development. From Dustin Wolf (now their starting goalie) to recent finds like Yan Matveiko and Jakob Leander, the Flames consistently unearth hidden talent when others are done picking. Even players drafted years ago like Dave Moss and Stu Grimson proved their worth. It’s a calculated gamble on raw
Themes
- hockey