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Flames at 35th: A Historic Draft Spot
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- Jun 13, 2026
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Summary
Calgary Flames eye a historic 35th overall pick in the draft — their first time holding that spot since trading MacKenzie Weegar to Utah. While it’s been a borderline first-round spot since 2000, it’s rarely produced superstars — just three All-Stars and zero Hall of Famers. The Flames have never drafted here before, though they once controlled a 35th pick that became Marc-Édouard Vlasic. Past picks include Matt Cullen (3 Cups), Jamie Langenbrunner (2 Cups), and Sebastian Aho (offensive force for Carolina). Of 57 players taken 35th, only two-thirds even reached the NHL — not a goldmine, but still a place where solid talent can emerge. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3fdfe2eb1b524146