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Thirtyrd Pick History Revealed

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

Published
June 25, 2026
Duration
1:14
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Last updated
Jun 28, 2026

Discusses hockey.

Summary

Calgary’s 30th pick in the draft—once Vegas’s, now theirs after trading Noah Hanifin—is a rare spot with a storied past. It last held this position in 1992, when they chose Chris O’Sullivan, a brief NHLer who later played abroad. But history shows promise: past picks include All-Stars like Sandis Ozoliņš, Cup-winning coach Randy Carlyle, and modern stando…

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Show notes

Calgary’s 30th pick in the draft—once Vegas’s, now theirs after trading Noah Hanifin—is a rare spot with a storied past. It last held this position in 1992, when they chose Chris O’Sullivan, a brief NHLer who later played abroad. But history shows promise: past picks include All-Stars like Sandis Ozoliņš, Cup-winning coach Randy Carlyle, and modern standout Brock Nelson, who leads all 30th-pick players in goals and points. While not every player here becomes a superstar, the odds are strong for

Themes

  • hockey