OVERLOOKED: Matvei Gridin DROPS, Carson Carels Atop Calgary Flames Prospects

Calgary Flames land prospect gold at the NHL Draft. Could this be the spark they need for a rapid rebuild? Carson Carels headlines Calgary’s newest top prospect rankings, but it’s Matvei Gridin’s surprising slide outside the top three that turns heads. Are experts underestimating his impact after a stellar AHL & partial NHL season? Zayne Parekh, Cole Reschny, and Simone Nemec also shape a top-five prospect pool that’s drawing league-wide attention. We break down the Flames’ talent pipeline, analyzes the evolving roster post-Blake Coleman trade, and examines early 2026-27 lineup projections featuring Matt Coronato and Connor Zary. Key discussions include rank debates, concerns over center depth, and goaltending futures with Dustin Wolf and Tobias Trejbal. Will these bold moves and high-ceiling prospects accelerate Calgary’s return to Western Conference contention? Join the conversation on the team’s shifting core and what it means for Flames fans eyeing the next era. Timestamps 00:00 — Flames Prospect Rankings 13:25 — 2026-27 Lineup Projections 22:15 — Flames Rebuild & Reflection Photo Credit: Sergei Belski - Imagn Images 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 If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Comes with a 7-day free trial. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonflames.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 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.