Flames Nab 32nd Pick as Tkachuk Trade Closes
The Flames finally receive the 32nd overall pick to wrap up the blockbuster Tkachuk deal from three summers ago, a conditional first that activates after Florida's back-to-back Cup runs. Calgary front office folks know this draft asset lands in their lap amid $20 million in cap space and five early picks, fueling their rebuild dreams. Panthers management rides high, proving their all-in strategy pays dividends while the Flames grapple with Huberdeau and Weegar's futures.
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