Calgary Flames headlined Round 1 with Carson Carels (#6), Jack Hextall (#30). Best value came on Carson Carels at #6 (A). 1 of their 10 picks graded in the A-range.
The Calgary Flames are stacked with 2 first-round picks in 2026 — #6, #30 (via VGK) — the capital to address several needs (C, LW, RW) or package a move up the board. At 6th, the cleanest fits on HockeyMockDraft.com's board are Viggo Björck, Keaton Verhoeff, Ethan Belchetz.
Based on HockeyMockDraft.com's current consensus board, the prospects most likely to fit this slot:
The Flames hold 11 picks across all 7 rounds in 2026, including 2 first-round selections — significant draft capital.
Picking in the top 10, the Calgary Flames are in range for a potential cornerstone. Expect a best-player-available approach, leaning toward center if the board breaks evenly.
The Calgary Flames earned a B+ for their 2026 NHL Draft class on HockeyMockDraft.com. Calgary Flames headlined Round 1 with Carson Carels (#6), Jack Hextall (#30). Best value came on Carson Carels at #6 (A). 1 of their 10 picks graded in the A-range.
The Calgary Flames made 10 selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, led by Carson Carels (#6), Jack Hextall (#30), Chase Harrington (#36). See the full list above.
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