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With Parekh, Nemec and now Carels, the Flames’ defensive pipeline is the envy of the NHL

It sure seems like June is Craig Conroy’s month. Two years ago, his Calgary Flames knocked it out of the park with a fantastic 2024 draft class. The following summer, they picked up right where they left off with a centre-heavy crop of intriguing prospects.

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Grading the Calgary Flames 2026 NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Draft is complete, which means it is now time to take a look at the Calgary Flames’ draft class and grade each of the picks. The Flames had a solid two days this year, selecting players who can be projects and turn into potential pieces down the road.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 29

Flames 2026 NHL Draft grades: Carels to Iginla evaluated

The Calgary Flames entered the 2026 NHL Draft with nine selections, including five inside the top 55, giving them plenty of opportunities to add impact talent.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 29

Projecting the Calgary Wranglers’ 2026-27 roster after the 2026 NHL Draft

The Calgary Wranglers, like the Flames are looking to make a huge improvement on the 2025-26 season and move forward with a clean slate going into the last season in the Saddledome.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 28

Flames receive an ‘A’ in Daily Faceoff’s post-draft report card

After two days and seven rounds of selections, the Calgary Flames have emerged from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft with nine new prospects. So how did Calgary’s draft compared to other franchises across the league?

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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 28

FN AHL Report Cards: David Silye served similar role in his second full season with the Wranglers

David Silye played his second full season of pro hockey with the Calgary Wranglers last year and in a harder year for the team, he at least had the perspective to know how this group found success in the past.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 28

Calgary Flames Director of Amateur Scouting Tod Button breaks down the 2026 draft class

Calgary Flames Director of Amateur Scouting, Tod Button, sat down with the media following the conclusion of the 2026 NHL Draft. He broke down every player the Flames selected.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 28

Flames head scout Tod Button breaks down the 2026 NHL Draft class

The 2026 NHL Draft has concluded, and the Calgary Flames have been busy. The Flames made nine selections over the two days of the draft, adding a goaltender, two defencemen and six forwards.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 27

A recap of the 9 prospects the Flames selected at the 2026 NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Draft is in the books, and it was a busy one for general manager Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames. The Flames made nine draft choices over the course of Friday and Saturday’s festivities in Buffalo.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 29

The Calgary Flames select Bode Laylin 164th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

With the 164th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected defenceman Bode Laylin. Laylin is a right-handed defenceman from St.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 27

Flames select defender Bode Laylin at 164th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Calgary Flames have made their sixth-round selection, their final pick of the year, at the 2026 NHL Draft. At 164th overall, the Flames have selected defenceman Bode Laylin from the United States Hockey League’s Tri-City Storm.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 27

The Calgary Flames select Simon Katolicky 132nd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

With the 132nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected forward Simon Katolicky. Katolicky is a left-shooting winger who spent the 2025–26 season playing in Finland for Tappara U20.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 27

The Calgary Flames select Egor Barabanov 100th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

With the 100th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected forward Egor Barabanov. Barabanov is a 6’0″, left-handed forward from the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 27

Flames select forward Simon Katolicky at 132nd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Calgary Flames have made their fifth round selection at the 2026 NHL Draft. At 132nd overall, the Flames have selected forward Simon Katolicky, who played this past season for Tappara in the U20 SM-Sarja, Finland’s top junior league.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 27

Flames select forward Egor Barabanov at 100th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Calgary Flames have made their fourth round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. With the 100th overall pick, the Flames have selected forward Egor Barabanov from the Ontario Hockey League’s Saginaw Spirit.

Jarome Iginla News / The Win Column / June 27

The Calgary Flames select Joe Iginla 65th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

With the 65th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected the son of Jarome Iginla, Joe Iginla. Iginla is a smaller-sized winger who brings a decent amount of skill to the table.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Flames select Tobias Trejbal No. 42 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

A large netminder has heard his name called on the draft floor. On Saturday, the Calgary Flames selected goaltender Tobias Trejbal, 18, with the No. 42 overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

2026 NHL Draft: Top 30 players remaining heading into Day 2

BUFFALO – The first day of the 2026 NHL Draft is complete – and boy, it was slow. A total of 32 NHL players heard their names called on Friday night in Buffalo, including 25 in Daily Faceoff’s top 32 draft rankings.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Flames Draft Jack Hextall 30th Overall

With the 30th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected Jack Hextall from the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL. Jack Hextall is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound center from Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Flames select Jack Hextall No. 30 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Calgary Flames have selected center Jack Hextall with the Jack Hextall overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Hextall was projected to be selected around 35th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 18th and as low as 64th.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Flames Draft Carson Carels 6th Overall

With the 6th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected Carson Carels from the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Carson Carels is a great two-way defender who played massive minutes in the WHL this year.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Flames Extend Rory Kerins, Sam Morton

According to a team announcement, the Calgary Flames have extended forwards Rory Kerins and Sam Morton for the 2026-27 season. Each will have identical one-year, two-way contracts with a salary of $850K at the NHL level.