The Calgary Flames have been one of the better teams in the league in terms of drafting over the past few seasons, with several recent picks contributing in recent years at the NHL level. This is a recent development, as they didn’t have a ton of success earlier on.
Here’s a snapshot of what they turned their own first round selections into from 2003 through 2012 in terms of assets and games wearing a Flames jersey.
2003 NHL Draft: 9th overall
The Flames held onto their pick, selecting Dion Phaneuf.
After 376 games with the club, the Flames sent Phaneuf with Fredrik Sjostrom and Keith Aulie to Toronto for Matt Stajan, Ian White, Niklas Hagman and Jamal Mayers.