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NHL Draft Retrospective: A Look Back At The No. 16 Overall Pick

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CALGARY, CANADA - APRIL 2: Nikita Zadorov #16 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Anaheim Ducks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 2, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Ducks 5-4. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

After a season of misery for Calgary Flames fans, it was officially confirmed on Monday night that the team would be drafting at the No. 16 overall spot in the 2023 NHL Draft, and while many will be disappointed that they didn’t move up at all in the draft order, it’s not all negative for Flames fans.