The Calgary Flames got in on the trade action when they acquired Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick (Vegas), a 2028 first-round pick (Colorado), a 2026 second-round pick (NY Rangers) and prospect Etienne Morin. Nemec, a 22 year old defenceman, was the second overall…
Simas Ignatavičius is not only a dual American and Lithuanian citizen, but he is also currently playing professional hockey in Switzerland in the National League. Ignatavicius was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States, but has spent most of his minor hockey career playing in Europe. Steadily being placed in the late first round…
The annual pre-draft trade has occurred for the Calgary Flames. Per multiple reports, notably Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Flames have acquired defenceman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Vegas’ 2027 first-round pick, Colorado’s 2028 first-round pick, the NY Rangers’ 2026 second-round pick and defenceman Etienne Morin. Nemec…
As it stands, the Calgary Flames have four second-round picks. We’ve already looked at the history of the other three, but the 55th overall pick, originally owned by the Ottawa Senators, is an interesting one. Unlike the 51st overall pick, it hasn’t produced a Hall of Famer, but on top of a handful of All-Stars,…
The fifth round of the NHL Draft feels like when the “mid-draft” period ends and things transition towards “late draft.” Often it’s a round where things start thinning out in terms of high-end talent. But there’s some value to be found there if teams know where to look. Heck, last year the Calgary Flames drafted…
It’s officially draft week in the NHL, meaning the last few mocks are trickling out before the real thing kicks off on Friday. On Monday, Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis got the week going with his latest mock draft of the first round, including the Calgary Flames’ two picks. In his last mock, Ellis had the Flames…
Since the Calgary Flames entered the National Hockey League way back in 1972, they’ve drafted Canadian players pretty extensively, primarily from Canadian major junior leagues. Over the years, the Flames have selected 264 Canadian players in the draft, representing just over half (53%) of all draft picks they’ve ever made. And when you look at…
On Sunday, the Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. Over at Sportsnet, Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas discussed Tkachuk’s trade on the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast. As part of that discussion, Friedman circled back to the 2022 trade that sent Brady’s older brother, Matthew, from the Calgary Flames to…
One of hockey’s most boisterous and iconic personalities is headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame in November. On Monday afternoon, the incomparable Brian Burke was named to the 2026 Hall of Fame induction class as a builder. He’s joined by players Patrice Bergeron, Cindy Curley, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne and Keith Tkachuk. Introducing the…
The Calgary Flames’ prospect pool is going to get even better in less than a week. Barring any trades, which seem like a possibility, the Flames are set to have 11 picks at this draft. One of those picks, the 51st overall selection, have seen the Flames pick from that spot three times in franchise…
Over the past few years, the Calgary Flames have shown a willingness to move picks. But unlike in previous eras, they’ve opted to hold onto their early picks. And when they’ve missed out on rounds, it’s usually been the fourth round. With a fourth-rounder in hand for the 2026 NHL Draft, and a history of…
Simon Mack joined the Calgary Wranglers defensive depth as a college signing at the end of the 2025-26 season. The 5’10” right shot defenceman got a couple of games to show his stuff and ended up getting signed to an AHL contract in early September. Due to the types of guys ahead of him pushing…
Pals, it’s gonna be a busy week around the National Hockey League, with the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday night and the remaining six rounds unfolding on Saturday morning and afternoon. And then qualifying offers are due to pending restricted free agents by next Monday. And then free agency opens next…
Gang, the Calgary Flames are a team that’s tended to rise and fall based on the quality of their drafting. In the 1970s and 1980s, under general manager Cliff Fletcher, the Flames drafted well, made smart trades using the players they drafted, and ended up winning a Stanley Cup. When they’ve struggled at the draft,…
Pop quiz: when was the last time the Calgary Flames drafted a player in the third round that played 200 or more National Hockey League regular season games for the Flames? Lance Bouma, way back in 2008. Before that, it was Matthew Lombardi, in 2002. With a pair of third-rounders in the 2026 draft, can the…
Pals, every NHL Draft class contains many, many fascinating young men. But one of the cooler stories in the draft is Ontario Hockey League forward Ryder Cali. Not only is he blessed with size and unique bloodlines, but his journey to high-end hockey has been quite unique. Let’s learn more about this prospective second-round talent…
The Calgary Flames are going to need to make some tough decisions and monumental moves during this off-season. As they prepare to accelerate their rebuild and say goodbye to the iconic Scotiabank Saddledome, it goes without saying that this summer will be a busy one for the Flames. From draft picks to potential trades, here…
Over the course of the Calgary Flames’ illustrious history, they’ve made big moves at the NHL Draft. Not only have they made some dandy draft picks over the years, but they’ve also made some pretty impressive trades. Here are their four best draft weekend trades in chronological order. June 15, 1985: Kent Nilsson and 1986…
We are officially less than a week away from the 2026 NHL Draft. Getting sick of the mock drafts yet? While most NHL experts so far have focused solely on the first round, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman went all the way on Thursday, mock drafting all 224 picks. Pronman only offered explanations for the first round…
The second round has been feast or famine for the Calgary Flames over the years. There are some years where they’ve gotten Hall of Fame players like Joe Nieuwendyk. And there are some years where they haven’t had nearly as much luck. In 2026, the Flames have four second-round picks. Let’s check in at how…
The 2025-26 National Hockey League season has now concluded, and the league has locked in the positioning for all of the picks in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. The Calgary Flames have a lot of draft capital amassed from trades over the past few seasons, and they’re entering the 2026 draft weekend with the most…
Give Craig Conroy credit. He’s trying not to tip his hand ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. Conroy joined Dean “Boomer” Molberg and Rhett Warrener on Friday’s edition of the Barn Burner podcast for a 45-minute chat to discuss preparations for next week’s draft. And the biggest news item that Conroy let slip was that…
Friends, throughout the history of the Calgary Flames franchise, they’ve done a great deal of their team-building at the draft. And that’s not just through drafting and developing fine young hockey players, it’s also via trades made during the weekend of the entry draft. Sometimes, the Flames made amazing trades at the draft. Sometimes, though,…
Another home-town player is ready to be drafted in a couple weeks. 2026 NHL Draft prospect Cooper Williams is a Calgary native, who played a majority of his youth hockey career in Calgary. This left-handed forward has been a standout player throughout his entire career, known for his incredible hockey IQ, high-pressure play capabilities and…
Pals, there was a period of time where the Calgary Flames had issues with their first-round draft picks. There were chunks of time in the 1990s and 2000s where their first-rounders didn’t often become NHL regulars, or even play games. Well, those days are but a bad memory, as the Flames have been consistently productive…