No. 65 Overall: RW Joe Iginla
Then we come to the Flames biggest shocker, as they used the No. 65 overall pick on the son of a franchise legend (and current Special Advisor to the GM), choosing Joe Iginla of the Vancouver Giants in the WHL. After the pick, Joe revealed that Jarome had nothing to do with this pick, but instead, the team used familial ties to hope that Iginla could be a late bloomer and potentially contribute at a high level for this team.
Last season, Joe took a major step forward after a disappointing 2024/25, and while he had just 31 points in 59 games played between Edmonton and Vancouver, the flashes of a potential NHLer are in there. Ultimately though, many saw this as a pick that would have never happened based on the player, with the belief that Calgary picked him purely for the last name, and while there's potential there, it's tough to see why they used a No. 65 pick on him.
Grade: C-
No. 100 Overall: C Egor Barabanov
The last two picks for the Flames were both just 17-years-old, but at No. 100 overall, they went the other way, drafting a double overage player in Egor Barabanov, who is currently 20-years-old. However, he's clearly got the skill and the upside to be a steal for Calgary, as he took a huge leap with the Saginaw Spirit in 2025/26, posting 28 goals and 91 points in 68 games played, taking a stride forward in his first season at the OHL level.
There's definitely limitations to his game, as the team will hope he can add to his 177-pound frame next year at the University of Massachusetts, but with a high compete, high end playmaking style to his game, he can definitely compete in the modern NHL. Next year at UMass will tell us all we need to know about Barabanov, but right now, he's shaping up to be the most intriguing player in this current Flames draft class.
Grade: A-
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