Calgary Flames Stockpile Draft Picks for Rebuild

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on Calgary Flames news today, subscribe and stay game ready. The Calgary Flames kicked off 2026 with some major trades, sending Rasmus Anderson to Vegas, Mackenzie Wigard to Utah, and Nazem Kadri. Back to Colorado. In return, they picked up a bunch of high-value draft selections, totaling seven picks in the first two rounds over the next three NHL drafts. For the 2026 draft, the Flames now control two first round picks, including their own and one from Vegas. They also have four second rounders from their own stash, plus three from Utah, and two third round picks. That's eight selections in the top three rounds, topping their previous high of six from 2024 and 1997. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move in the team's rebuild, giving them more assets than ever to build around young talent. It matches their recent strategy of stocking up on prospects after a flurry of deals.

1:01Looking ahead to 2027, they hold two first round picks in two seconds, including a conditional one from Colorado. For 2028, expect another pair of first and second with Colorado's pick potentially in play. All these picks offer huge flexibility, whether for drafting stars, trading up, or packaging for bigger moves as the flames push to speed up there. Turn around. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive. S-O-L-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM