History and the 9th Over All Pick.
It has been confirmed that the Flames will draft 9th over all in the 2024 NHL draft. Though time will tell what good comes from that selection. History can offer us an understanding of what to expect.
There has been 61 NHL drafts. Of those Fifty Four played chosen at 9th over all that have played at least 1 game in in the NHL. 20 defencemen, 33 forwards, and Flames Legend Brent Krahn is the only goalie.
13 currently play in the NHL. Most notably: Logan Couture, Mikael Granlund, Dougie Hamilton, Jacob Trouba, Bo Horvat, Nikolaj Ehlers, Timo Meier, Mikhail Sergachyov, and Trevor Zegras.
37 have played over 300 games. That excludes Zegras, Rossi and Guenther who are trending to eclipse that total.
7 have played more than 1000 games: Rod Brind'Amour, James Patrick, Brian Leetch, Doug Bodger, Joshua Bailey, Dion Phaneuf, Laurie Boschman
22 have accumulated more than 300 points. That excludes Sergachyov, Zegras, Rossi and Guenther who are trending to eclipse that total.
6 have more than 600 points: Rod Brind'Amour (1184), Brian Leetch (1028), Logan Couture (701), Cam Neely (694) and James Patrick (639).
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