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Possible Calgary Flames at 6th: Alberts Smits

With the first round of the NHL Draft happening this Friday, it’s the perfect time to start looking at prospects the Calgary Flames might end up with at 6th overall.

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Can the Flames find a fifth-round gem again at the 2026 NHL Draft?

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.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 23

Calgary Flames 2026 NHL Draft: Pick rumours & trade scenarios

It’s almost time for the annual NHL Draft, and there is a lot of unpacking for the Calgary Flames. With a treasure chest of draft picks, especially two back-to-back in the second round, the Flames are in an interesting position.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 23

Latest Daily Faceoff mock draft sees Flames select Viggo Björck and Maddox Dagenais in the first round

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.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 23

The 10 best Canadian draft picks in Calgary Flames history

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.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 22

Former Flames executive (and hockey legend) Brian Burke named to 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class

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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 22

Flames Draft 2026: A history of the 51st overall pick

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.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 22

The Calgary Flames’ 2026 NHL Draft Guide: Everything you need to know

The Calgary Flames enter the 2026 NHL draft with 11 picks, eight in the top 70, the most draft capital they have held in a single class in nearly 25 years.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 22

The Flames have had some big fourth-round hits (and a few misses)

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.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 22

Possible Flames at 6th: Keaton Verhoeff

The NHL Draft commences this Friday at 5:00 PM MT. The Calgary Flames hold a strong draft position with the 6th overall selection. Barring any surprises, it feels pretty set that the top four will include Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, and Caleb Malhotra in some order.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 22

FN AHL Report Cards: Simon Mack was a useful depth signing out of college

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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 21

The Flames have had 7 head amateur scouts since 1972

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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 21

The Flames have had tough drafting luck in the third round

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?

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 21

5 items on the Flames’ off-season to do list

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

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / June 21

3 Reasons the Flames Should Stick to the Rebuild Plan

The Calgary Flames are in a position that many rebuilding teams spend years trying to reach. They've accumulated draft picks and have built one of the NHL's deeper prospect pools.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 20

The 4 best draft weekend trades in Calgary Flames history

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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 20

The Athletic’s full mock draft sees Flames take Viggo Björck and Liam Ruck in the first round

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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 20