Flames Rebuild Through Draft | Calgary Flames News

The Calgary Flames are embracing a rebuild, trading away veterans and leaning on the draft to turn things around. After a brutal 2025-26 season marked by road woes, offensive barrenness, and a shaky defense, fans brace for more tough years — but hope lies in high draft picks and young talent like Carson Carels and Simon Nemec. With top scorers gone and depth thin, the lineup’s top six forwards look weak, while the bottom six and netminders Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley offer glimmers of future promise — though the defense in front of them remains a glaring weakness.

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