Welcome to draft week! I’m thrilled to be representing FlamesNation and Sportsnet 960 at the 2022 NHL Draft in Montreal. With just three picks, it looks like Calgary is in store for a rather quiet event… but that’s on the surface. I actually think there’s a chance the Flames could be much busier than at first blush.
Here are four stories to watch for Calgary this week.
1. Trading for more picks
General manager Brad Treliving has gone down this road before. Due to trades made over the last 12 months or so, the Flames don’t have a lot of 2022 draft capital.