What could first-round pick Jack Hextall be for the Flames?

What could first-round pick Jack Hextall be for the Flames?

From practically the very moment that Lanny McDonald read Jack Hextall’s name on behalf of the Calgary Flames at the NHL Draft, the young centre became one of the more interesting prospects in the organization’s pipeline.

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Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Jack Hextall reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and former NHL player Lanny McDonald after being selected with the thirtieth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames at KeyBa… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor