Abram Wiebe: Flames' Late-Round Gem

0:00On April 22nd, the Calgary Flames wrapped a tough year in 29th place with a 34-39-9 record, but rookie defenseman Abram, Wevey gave fans a glimpse of hope laden the season. This 22-year-old made his NHL debut in the Final Four games after coming over from Vegas in the Rasmus Anderson trade, a 7th round pick in 2022. He suited up and showed some real promise on the blue line. Wevey built his game step-by-step, starting in the British Columbia Hockey League with the Chilliwack Chiefs, where he racked up points before heading. To the University of North Dakota, as a freshman, he had modest numbers, but he exploded as a sophomore with 24 points from the defense. This junior year, he led Fighting Hawk's defenseman with 5 goals, 24 assists, and 29 points, earning all-NCHC second-team honors, and helping them reach the Frozen Four. Folks are buzzing about his poise and size at the pro level, even if the underlying stats,

1:01like expected goals, weren't stellar in those short NHL shifts. He got limited ice time against playoff-bound teams, so it's no knock on his skill. Plenty of first-rounders from his draft class haven't even debuted. Yet, Flames brassed the tools that made him a key piece in that trade. Looking ahead, Wevey's ahead of schedule for a late-round gym, consistently leveling up each season. He could push for a roster-spide next fall on a younger Flames defense, or give pro-reps in the American hockey league with the Calgary Wranglers 2. Fine Tune. Either way, his short stint earns top marks, signaling brighter days for Calgary's rebuild as they chase that playoff push down the road. Stay locked in with NHL News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.