Flames Draft Russian Prospect Shaikhlislamov

Calgary Flames snag a hidden gem in the second round, landing Russian forward Alan Shaikhlislamov with the 55th pick—acquired from Ottawa in a deal involving MacKenzie Weegar. Just 17, Shaikhlislamov already boasts serious scoring upside, posting 20 goals and 33 points at 16, then 18 goals and 35 points in 31 games at 17—all while playing in Russia’s top junior league and even making his Kontinental Hockey League debut. Standing 6-foot tall and weighing 190 pounds, he’s a left-shot forward with elite upside for his age. Likely heading back to Russia for development, Shaikhlislamov could be a steal for the Flames’ future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fbfcb9d1f6c2ddb