The first round of the 2021 NHL Draft will take place on July 23. Following the results of the draft lottery, the Flames hold the 12th overall selection and will have a chance to add a high-end prospect to their organization.
Traditionally, the first round player mixture in each year’s NHL Draft is primarily comprised of Canadian and American major junior stars, occasional college stars, and young European pros. But there are usually one or two outliers, typically players from one of Canada’s junior-A leagues. This year’s potential junior-A first round pick is Corson Ceulemans from the Brooks Bandits.