2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[McG]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

Speaking of which, the 3rd round pick that the Flames received from Vancouver for Zadorov is currently the first pick in the 3rd round. 65th overall, and the 64th player taking.

Around where Oliver Kylington (2nd round, 60th OA) was taken.

According to some, we therefore need to reassess the zadorov trade as a 2nd round pick.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by McG

According to some, we therefore need to reassess the zadorov trade as a 2nd round pick.

With the recent quality of Flames scouting, they've been able to draft first round caliber players even into the 7th round of the draft, so really every draft pick the Flames get is like a 1st rounder.