Rounds two through seven of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft will take place on July 24, 2021. The Calgary Flames currently possess a total of six picks in those rounds, having acquired the Edmonton Oilers’ third-round selection before trading their own fourth to the Los Angeles Kings.
In this “Draft Dark Horses” series, our team of writers will evaluate some of the notable prospects projected to be available in the later rounds of the draft.
Samuel Helenius is a massive Finnish centre who acquitted himself well in a full season playing against men in the Liiga. Very few players in this draft class offer the same combination of size, skill, and defensive ability.