Brad Treliving's First Draft as Flames GM Was a Disappointment

No sign of Treliving at 2023 NHL Draft in Toronto

Treliving's first Flames draft included the highest draft pick in franchise history

Brad Treliving's first draft as general manager of the Calgary Flames was a clear disappointment. The Flames had the highest draft pick in franchise history, but they used it to select Sam Bennett, who has struggled to live up to expectations. No other draftee from that draft has made a significant impact at the NHL level.

Treliving's first order of business as GM was to attend the 2023 NHL Draft in Toronto. However, he will not be present at the draft, as he is attending the funeral of his father.

The Maple Leafs had the 28th pick in the draft, which they used to select a gem of a prospect, Easton Cowan, from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League.