NHL · Pacific · Est. 1972 · Scotiabank Saddledome
Updated March 16, 2026
The Flames sold off their roster at the trade deadline in dramatic fashion. Nazem Kadri went to Colorado, MacKenzie Weegar to Utah, and Rasmus Andersson to Vegas earlier in January. Calgary now holds 14 picks in the first two rounds over the next three drafts — the cupboard has never been this stocked.
For the first time since relocating from Atlanta in 1980, the Flames are on track for a top-3 draft selection. Their worst start in franchise history has positioned them to land a generational talent in what is shaping up to be a deep 2026 draft class.
Calgary sits 30th in the power rankings, and the losses keep piling up. Craig Conroy's plan is clear: endure the pain now, stockpile assets, and build something sustainable. Flames fans are being asked to trust the process in a way this franchise has never demanded before.