4. Jaxon Jacobson, C - Brandon Wheat Kings
The Calgary Flames have shown a particular love to the Western Hockey League in recent years, and after Carson Carels of the Prince George Cougars was their top pick this year, don't be shocked to see Jaxon Jacobson of the Brandon Wheat Kings garner attention ahead of the 2027 NHL Draft. At 5-foot-10, 183 pounds, Jacobson has some growing to do, but in two seasons with the Wheat Kings, he's done nothing but improve and dominate.
As a 15-year-old, Jacobson posted 44 points in 51 games played, and last year he took a major leap forward, tallying 25 goals and 85 points in 63 games, and as he continues to grow, so should the output. Jacobson already has elite level skills, with the IQ and the poise to match, and while he may never be the best centre in hte National Hockey League, he has the ability to be a 1C at the next level, something these Flames desperately need.
3. Milan Sundstrom, C - MoDo Hockey U20
The Calgary Flames have had plenty of success in targeting Swedish prospects in the NHL Draft, and with 2027/28 potentially set to be Mikael Backlund's final season in Calgary, there's no better way for him to go out than by mentoring their next big star in Milan Sundstrom. While the next two players on this list are locks to go top-three, Sundstrom's value is not yet set in stone, as some have him as the No. 4 player on the board, while others see him more in the 5-8 range.
Whatever the case, Sundstrom has all the tools to be a great NHLer, and even though he's 6-foot-3, 196 pounds, the belief is that he still has plenty of growing to do ahead of the 2027 NHL Draft. Unfortunately, injuries played a role in Sundstrom playing just 12 games for MoDo Jr. last year, but in those 12 games, he completely dominated, posting 12 goals and 20 points in that time, with another 8 points in 5 playoff games.
2026/27 will be as important for Sundstrom as any potential top prospect in the 2027 NHL Draft, and if he can stay healthy and continue dominating at this level, he'd be a prize worthy of what's going to be a very ugly Flames season.
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