Interesting Mock Draft with Lindstorm still on the board at 9…. that would really put Conroy in a tough spot. Thanks for the Athletic subscription Roll Up the Rim

CGY First Rd.

9 – Cayden Lindstorm (C)

The Flames are elated to land Lindstrom, who has the kind of toolkit that usually doesn’t last this long. The big question will be his health, after playing only 32 regular-season games with injuries to his hand and back. But to get a big, smooth-skating forward — whether at center or wing — who put up nearly 1.5 points per game in the WHL this season is a huge opportunity for a Flames team in need of a centerpiece for their farm system.

28 – Leo Sahlin Wallenius (LHD)

LSW is one of the best skaters in his age group. He’s been a leader for his Swedish age group due to how good his feet are and the fact he can move pucks, too. He’s not the biggest defenseman ever, but he still looks like a potential NHL defenseman and Calgary needs those in their system

1. San Jose Sharks : Macklin Celebrini, C, Boston University
2. Chicago Blackhawks : Ivan Demidov, RW, SKA St. Petersburg
3. Anaheim Ducks : Artyom Levshunov, RHD, Michigan State University
4. Columbus Blue Jackets : Carter Yakemchuk, RHD, Calgary Hitmen
5. Montreal Canadiens : Berkly Catton, C, Spokane Chiefs
6. Utah : Anton Silayev, LHD, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
7. Ottawa Senators : Zeev Buium, LHD, University of Denver
8. Seattle Kraken : Zayne Parekh, RHD, Saginaw Spirit
9. Calgary Flames : Cayden Lindstrom, C, Medicine Hat Tigers
10. New Jersey Devils : Sam Dickinson, LHD, London Knights
11. Buffalo Sabres : Cole Eiserman, LW, U.S. NTDP
12. Philadelphia Flyers : Beckett Sennecke, RW, Oshawa Generals
13. Minnesota Wild : Stian Solberg, LHD, Vålerenga
14. San Jose Sharks: Tij Iginla, LW, Kelowna Rockets
15. Detroit Red Wings : Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, RW, Mora IK
16. St. Louis Blues : Konsta Helenius, C, Jukurit
17. Washington Capitals : Michael Hage, C, Chicago Steel
18. Chicago Blackhawks : Igor Chernyshov, LW, Dynamo Moscow
19. Vegas Golden Knights : Adam Jiricek, RHD, HC Plzen
20. New York Islanders : Emil Hemming, RW, TPS
21. Los Angeles Kings : Jett Luchanko, C, Guelph Storm
22. Nashville Predators : Cole Beaudoin, C, Barrie Colts
23. Toronto Maple Leafs : Liam Greentree, RW, Windsor Spitfires
24. Colorado Avalanche : Trevor Connelly, LW, Tri-City Storm
25. Ottawa Senators: Charlie Elick, RHD, Brandon Wheat Kings
26. Montreal Canadiens: Sacha Boisvert, C, Muskegon Lumberjacks
27. Carolina Hurricanes : Yegor Surin, C, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
28. Calgary Flames: Leo Sahlin Wallenius, LHD, Växjö Lakers HC
29. Anaheim Ducks: Terik Parascak, RW, Prince George Cougars
30. Philadelphia Flyers: EJ Emery, RHD, U.S. NTDP
31. Dallas Stars : Dean Letourneau, C, St. Andrew’s College
32. New York Rangers : Aron Kiviharju, LHD, HIFK