Root for Vegas, Boost Flames Draft

0:00For the Calgary Flames, it's March 19th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Vegas Golden Knights have a 92% chance of making the Stanley Cup playoffs starting April 18th. For Calgary Flames fans who are basically out of the race with less than a 1% shot, there's a twist that could make the postseason worth. Watching? From the Rasmus Anderson trade, Calgary got a 2028 second round pick from Vegas that upgrades to a first rounder if the Golden Knights win the Cup this year. Plus, the Flames already owned Vegas's 2026 first round pick from the Noah Hanuffendeele. Flame supporters might find themselves cheering for their rivals. A Vegas Cup win could boost Calgary's future draft assets, even if it means a lower spot for that 2026 pick. Using Puckpedia's pick value calculator, a Vegas Championship gives Calgary a 2026-31st overall pick worth about 10.8. Seven points plus a 2028 first around 17th overall at 22.18.

1:03That's a combined value over 33 points. If Vegas falls short, the best case is a 2026-17th pick at 22.18 plus a mid-second in 2028. Worth 5.19, totaling just 27.37. The gap favors a Vegas win by the value of an extra mid-second rounder and it could be even bigger, so Flames fans root for the Knights. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com.