Flames Eye Top Draft Picks in Rebuild

0:00You're listening to Calgary Flames News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Calgary Flames are in rebuild mode after trades before the NHL deadline, and they're likely missing the playoffs this season. That puts their eyes on the 2026 draft, where they could snag the second overall pick their highest ever. A recent mod draft from daily face-off has them grabbing Swedish-winger Ivor Stenberg plus forward Ilya Mirazov at 18th overall with A pick from Vegas. Stenberg stands 6B tall and weighs 181 pounds. He's a left-shot playing pro and Sweden's top league against men, racking up 33 points in 42 games with Ferlunda. His playmaking, vision and hockey scents stand out in this draft class. Fans and scouts love his poise, especially after helping Sweden win gold at the World Juniors. Even with a recent dip, his minutes against adults make him a top prospect who could still go first overall. Pairing him with veterans like Mikhail Backland sounds like a smart long-term fit.

1:04Meanwhile, Mirazov is a 6-foot-3, 205-pound left-shot from Russia, now a freshman at Miami Ohio University. He's got 20 points in 36 games while logging big minutes on a struggling team without much prospect help. His size and grit draw comparisons to bigger versions of top players, and he could add center depth. With flames already developing young Russians like Arsenii Sergeyev, he fit right in and grow fast in Calgary. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm. It's O.L., ISOLYPILLOW.COM.