Calgary Flames: NHL Draft Second Round Targets

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

The Calgary Flames own three second round selections at the upcoming NHL entry draft, so who will they target with their picks?

The Calgary Flames own three 2nd round picks in this year’s NHL entry draft, thanks to trading Kris Russell and Jiri Hudler to Dallas and Florida respectively.  Despite the chatter that Calgary may end up packaging those picks to either move-up in the draft, or trade for a goalie, it is unlikely they will trade all three picks away.

While this year’s draft isn’t as deep as the last one where Calgary was able to score Ramus Andersson and Oliver Kylington, there still should be quality players available for Calgary. Here is a look at some of the players Calgary could target ahead of the NHL draft:

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