Daniel Austin

1 day ago | calgaryherald.com | Daniel Austin

Advertisement 1Is there any one thing that the last 10 years of No. 18 picks in the draft can teach us? There’s almost always real, high-end talent availableArticle contentCalgary Flames fans may be hoping and praying their team gets a centre in Friday’s NHL Draft. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentIf recent history tells us anything, though, it’s that when you’re picking 18th overall, you’re far more likely to get an elite defenceman than a franchise-altering centre.

2 days ago | calgaryherald.com | Daniel Austin

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Article contentIs it a good draft? A bad draft? A deep draft? Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentTod Button doesn’t concern himself with that question. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Article contentThe Calgary Flames director of amateur scouting since 2001 has seen good drafts, bad drafts and everything in between over the years.

2 days ago | calgaryherald.com | Wes Gilbertson |Daniel Austin

Advertisement 1Danny Austin and Wes Gilbertson cover the Calgary Flames full-time. Who do they see as potential fits for the Flames in the 2025 NHL Draft? Article contentWe’re not scouts. Let’s make that clear right away. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe have, however, been digging in on our research. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Daniel Austin

Advertisement 1On Friday afternoon, the Calgary Wranglers announced that Sutter will be taking over head coaching duties of their team after spending last season as an assistant coach. Article contentLike so many of his family members before him, Brett Sutter will be the head coach of a professional hockey team in Calgary next season.

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Daniel Austin

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1General manager Craig Conroy says more teams seem open to trading draft picks this year. Article contentIf the Calgary Flames decide they wanted to move up in the first round of next Friday’s NHL Draft, it might not be as hard as normal to find a willing trade partner this year. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentThat hasn’t generally been the case in recent drafts, as teams have desperately clung on to their first-round picks.