AnalysisCraig Conroy is the general manager of the Flames. Bruce Bennett / Getty ImagesJune 26, 2026 6:00 am EDT Updated The Calgary Flames have 10 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft: Nos. 6, 30, 36, 51, 55, 65, 68, 100, 132, 164. Here’s what to expect.Pronman’s team needsCalgary took a massive swing on the blue line by drafting Zayne Parekh in 2024. While the Flames added forwards Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter in the first round of the 2025 draft, they still need more help down the middle long-term and will be tempted by Caleb Malhotra or Viggo Björck if either is available at the No. 6 spot, given their projections as future top-six centers.Names to watchIn recent mock drafts, Corey Pronman has projected the following picks:6. Viggo Björck, C30. Liam Ruck, RW
36. Tobias Trejbal, G51. Egor Shilov, C55. Thomas Vandenberg, C65. Zachary Lansard, C68. Vladimir Dravecky, D100. Pierce Mbuyi, LW132. Sean Burick, D164. Matvey Karasyov, DJun 26, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
