Could Calgary Actually Trade Up To No. 2?

The 2026 NHL Draft chatter is already turning into a chess match, and Calgary is suddenly in the middle of the board. The question is whether the Flames can pull off a move to second overall, which would require more than curiosity and a friendly phone call. Draft week is where GMs test each other’s bluff, and this kind of climb usually only happens when one team thinks it knows something the rest of the league does not.