The annual NHL Draft is behind us and it’s probably a good time to take stock of the Calgary Flames’ prospect system. After the addition of eight players in the draft, the Flames have 27 players who haven’t hit their 23rd birthday (or become NHL regulars yet) waiting in the wings for their chance at hockey stardom.
Here’s a snapshot of these 27 players and where they’re at as the season approaches.
Goaltenders
Wolf is going pro after a really decorated junior career – two WHL goaltender of the year awards, a World Junior gold medal, and falling just shy of the league’s all-time shutout record.