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.
The latest prospect we’ll dive deep on sounds like a very Flamesy potential pick: talented right shot Swedish winger Fabian Lysell from Lulea HF of the Swedish Hockey League.
Scouting report
A product of Goteborg, Sweden, Lysell is listed as 5’10” and 175 pounds and is a right shot winger. He’s primarily played in Frolunda’s system as he’s moved up in the hockey world, but he was moved to Lulea HF at mid-season after (a) the Swedish junior circuit (J20 Nationell) was shuttered due to COVID concerns and (b) Lysell looked at Frolunda’s pro depth and decided he’d get a better chance to play with another club.