2. Alexis Joseph, C - Saint Johns Sea Dogs
Clearly, the Flames biggest priority in 2027 is adding a top-line centre, and if they end up picking at No. 3 or below, Quebec native Alexis Joseph would be the perfect name to fall into their lap. Like other top prospects, Joseph boasts elite size at 6-foot-5, 201 pounds at 17-years-old, with the QMJHL prospect already drawing comparisons to the likes of Evgeni Malkin and Quinton Byfield.
With the Saint Johns Sea Dogs this past season, Joseph posted 24 goals and 60 points in 54 games played, and as he develops into their top line centre, he will be even more dangerous moving forward, especially if he can find a role for Team Canada at the World Juniors. He's seen as a bit more of a project than others at this point in time, with the skills at this point being very raw, but with another year under his belt, he could be NHL ready sooner than expected.
1. Nazar Privalov, C/LW - Krasnaya Armiya Moskva
While Landon DuPont is considered the top prospect heading into the 2027 NHL Draft, that could change rather quickly, with Nazar Privalov being the perfect fit as the top star of the Calgary Flames rebuild. Firstly, he has the ability to play both centre and left-wing, and on top of that, he stands at 6-foot-4, 227 pounds at just 17-years-old, and if he continues to grow, that's the type of size that teams in the NHL crave.
Privalov also has the skill to go along with that, and while he can use his size to dominate opponents, the playmaking skill and goalscoring touch is among the best of any recent NHL prospect. In 2025/26, Privalov tallied 30 goals and 49 points in 51 MHL games played, and this year, the hope is that he can take a leap forward and continue improving his playmaking skill.
Of course things can change between now and June 2027, but in Privalov, there's potentially the next big Russian star, and with Matvei Gridin already lined up as a Flames top-line player, adding his fellow countryman to partner him gives the Flames the makings of an elite rebuild.
Add us as a preferred source on Google