Flames Draft Targets Revealed

The Calgary Flames are eyeing two key first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft—defenseman Keaton Verhoeff at sixth and forward Liam Ruck at thirty—both Canadian talents with strong upside. Verhoeff, a big, mobile defenseman from North Dakota, could be a steal if he improves his speed, while Ruck, a prolific scorer with 45 goals in the WHL, offers immediate offensive firepower. The Flames’ interest in both players, plus their existing connections to prospects, makes this a pivotal draft for the team, which has 11 picks total, including eight in the first three rounds. The draft will be held remotely in Buffalo on June 26-27.

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