Flames Draft Dilemma
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Flames Draft Dilemma: Top Defenders or Trade?
- Published
- May 11, 2026
- Duration
- 1:30
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- Last updated
- May 12, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
The Calgary Flames, after missing out on the top five picks in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, secured the sixth overall pick. General manager Craig Conroy anticipates a robust top six and will select the first player not chosen by the top five. Fans are eagerly discussing potential targets, with left-shot defenders Alberts Smits and Carson Carels, and right-…
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The Calgary Flames, after missing out on the top five picks in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, secured the sixth overall pick. General manager Craig Conroy anticipates a robust top six and will select the first player not chosen by the top five. Fans are eagerly discussing potential targets, with left-shot defenders Alberts Smits and Carson Carels, and right-shot forward Viggo Bjorck leading the list. Trade rumors swirl around moving Blake Coleman for draft capital or jumping spots with San Jose. Th
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- hockey