Grading Every Team's 2024 NHL Draft Class | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

The Flames had one of the more ridiculous hauls in the 2024 draft, top to bottom. First, they got Zayne Parekh, the best pure offensive defenseman in the draft. Then they added Matvei Gridin late in the first round, and while there is some question about his offense translating, we understand the appeal.

Day two was where they shone, snagging Andrew Basha, Jacob Battaglia, Henry Mews, and Luke Misa far below where those players could've been drafted, and adding some later-round picks with solid size. The Flames really went all-in on skill, though, and frankly, that's where the draft is won. Nicely done.