The first round of the 2021 NHL Draft will take place on July 23. Following the results of the draft lottery, the Calgary Flames hold the 12th overall selection and will have a chance to add a high-end prospect to their organization.
Jesper Wallstedt is widely considered the top goaltender available in this year’s draft and the Flames may not get the chance to draft him at the 12th spot. Stranger things have happened, however, and Brad Treliving is no stranger to making maneuvers involving the Flames’ draft picks.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at Sweden’s heir presumptive to “King” Henrik Lundqvist.