Calgary Flames Summary

The Calgary Flames are strategically positioning themselves for the future as they focus on long-term contracts, with only a handful of players signed beyond 2028, according to Yahoo Sports. General Manager Craig Conroy has about $22.7 million in cap space to potentially trade veterans like Blake Coleman or Jonathan Huberdeau as the team aims to rebuild.

Ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Conroy has expressed interest in acquiring second-round picks, holding two first-round selections at No. 6 and 30 overall, and significant capital in the second and third rounds.

Flames Nation notes that with eight picks across the first three rounds, Conroy is likely to explore trades to maximize their potential. The Flames are also evaluating their draft history, reflecting on past trades and the effectiveness of their first-round picks, while local prospect Cooper Williams, a standout in the WHL, is emerging as a notable candidate for the team at the upcoming draft.

Williams, a Calgary native, has shown impressive skills and is projected to be selected in the early to mid-second round, bolstering the Flames' young forward group.