DRAFT SURPLUS: Are Calgary Flames Plotting a Move BACK INTO First Round?

Calgary Flames face a pivotal draft month, debating whether to prioritize quantity or quality with 11 picks on hand. Is it time for GM Craig Conroy to get aggressive and trade up for top prospects like Carson Carels or Tynan Lawrence? The discussion spotlights potential moves, contract crunches, and which current players, Dustin Wolf, Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin, should be considered untouchable as the rebuild accelerates. Goaltending depth gets a close look, with prospects like Devin Cooley, Arsenii Sergeev, and Kirill Zarubin bolstering the Flames’ future in net. We are joined by John Easthope of The Red Mile Rundown Podcast to tackle NHL draft lottery reforms, debate roster strategies, and preview trade possibilities across the Pacific Division, raising the stakes for Calgary as the Vegas Golden Knights’ playoff run could yield an extra first-round pick. Will the Flames find their next cornerstone this draft, or are bigger moves looming? Timestamps 00:00 — Flames Draft Strategy & Picks 13:39 — Goalie Depth & Development 24:18 — Around the Pacific Division Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-flames/ Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNHLPods Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonflames.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #NHL #CalgaryFlames Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.