10. Aydar Suniev, LW/RW
Aydar Suniev was the player the Flames picked using the third-round selection given in the Tyler Toffoli deal, and while the production hasn't been there in his professional career yet, he's developing the way that the organization hoped. This past season, Suniev found his groove with the Calgary Wranglers, posting 16 goals in 57 games following a slow start, and in his final six games of the year with the Flames, he had one assist, but quickly found ways to contribute to the team.
At 6-foot-2, 210 pounds with a fantatic shot, Suniev is ready made to be a middle-six winger in the NHL, and while the Flames have a logjam up front, it's clear that they need to find a significant role for him in 2026/27 and beyond. While the ceiling isn't as high as other prospects in the Flames organization, he could be a solid player for years to come, and the Flames need to prioritize that development now.
9. Henry Mews, RHD
Given all of the excitement around the Flames 2025 draft class as well as Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin, it's easy to see why Henry Mews has gone underrated or overlooked. The 2024 third-round pick was showing immense potential in the OHL, and last year, he made the leap to the NCAA, posting 9 assists in 10 games for the University of Michigan before suffering a season ending injury.
Thankfully, he's expected to be back to 100% for the upcoming season, and at 20-years-old after a red-hot start a year ago, the hope is that he can dominate before potentially turning pro at the end of the 2026/27 campaign. At 6-foot-0, 190 pounds with a point-per-game level production throughout his time in the OHL and short stint in the NCAA, fans should be excited about Mews, and while he may force the front office to make some decisions on the right side of the defense, it's for good reason.
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