The 2019 NHL Draft is upon us and the Calgary Flames have a reputation that precedes them. General manager Brad Treliving has a history of making big splashes at draft weekend, but is that on tap in Vancouver? Calgary selects 26th overall Friday night but some wonder whether that pick is in play. Here’s all you need to know about what’s happening on the west coast.
1. Don’t expect Calgary to move up from 26
“It seems like that would be hard for us,” Craig Conroy told me. “Talking to teams right now, everybody’s excited, they have their picks, and they kind of want to stand pat.