The Final Thot is as everyone should expect. It is Kevin and the absolute juggernaut he has built and cultivated over the years. Including ripping of Sumit multiple times.

Calgary Flames – “The Core Burns Bright”
GM: Kevin Switzer
Record: 49 - 21 - 12 (3rd in Pacific)
PP: 20.36% (13th) | PK: 81.78% (15th)
GF: 3.33 (9th) | GA: 2.49 (3rd)

This is a team with structure, discipline, and danger in all three zones. Calgary doesn’t rely on a gimmick or a single MVP season — they bring a complete, measured, playoff-ready build. A top-10 offense is matched with a top-3 defense, giving them the best GA differential outside of the elite tier (Oilers/Lightning).

Special teams? Average. But average is good enough when your even-strength game is elite. And that’s where the Flames shine — they don’t beat themselves. No glaring weakness, no passenger minutes.

Switzer built this team to survive long series. They grind you down without losing pace. If the goaltending holds, Calgary is a dark horse Cup threat — not flashy, just flame-forged.

FORWARDS: A-
Switzer’s forward group has depth, identity, and versatility. The center core of Tavares, Monahan, Cirelli, McCann, and Schenn provides a unique blend of faceoff reliability and playoff grit. DeBrincat and Batherson add a strong mix of goal-scoring and creativity on the wings, while Garland, Sharangovich, and Marchenko bring youth and two-way promise. Add in Mark Stone (elite when healthy) and Ryan O’Reilly (veteran leadership), and you have a group that can match up against nearly any team in a playoff series. Depth scratches Kirby Dach and John-Jason Peterka are massive insurance policies—both with breakout potential.

DEFENSE: A
This is where Calgary excels. Adam Fox is a top-5 fantasy defenseman, and pairing him with Cam York, Moser, or Borgen provides puck-moving stability. Colton Parayko and Dylan DeMelo anchor the right side with size and shutdown ability. The group isn’t flashy, but it’s mobile, defensively responsible, and absolutely built for the playoffs.

GOALTENDING: B+
Logan Thompson and Lukas Dostal both have strong upside and can win you weeks in the BRHL. Dostal’s showing promise in Anaheim while Thompson already has NHL playoff experience. Neither are proven elite workhorses (yet), but this tandem is young and trending up.

PROSPECT PIPELINE: A-
Among the deepest in the league. Ryan Leonard is a future top-6 lock. Oliver Bonk, Noah Ostlund, Jakub Stancl, Tristan Luneau, and Jackson Blake give you high-upside options at every position. Names like Coulson Pitre, Theo Lindstein, and Salomonsson add further quality. There’s a lot of quantity here—but also real NHL projection.

DRAFT CAPITAL: A+
No fewer than 5 first-round picks in 2025, including BOS, DET, and BUF’s. This gives the Flames absurd leverage in trades or the option to add more elite youth. Also stacked with multiple picks in every 2026 round. Calgary has the rare blend of contending now while holding long-term assets.

Calgary Flames – Farm System Analysis
Overall Grade: B+

This is a deep and well-managed farm, blending NHL fringe depth with a few high-upside prospects who could pop in the coming years.

Top Forward Prospects:

• Jiri Kulich – A-
  Likely the crown jewel here. Kulich has top-six potential and an NHL-caliber shot. Real breakout candidate within the next two seasons.
• Josh Doan – B+
  Skilled and productive winger, strong AHL campaign. Could become a solid second-line scorer or PP2 option.
• Zach Dean – B
  Strong two-way player, likely projects as a middle-six NHLer. Not flashy, but has utility.
• Tristen Robins / Glenn Gawdin / Sam Gagner – C+
  All have NHL exposure, but best case is bottom-six fill-in roles. Robins still has a glimmer of offensive upside if he develops further.
• Cole Reinhardt / Linus Weissbach / Ben Jones / Curtis McKenzie – C
  Solid AHL producers who add to system depth. Most will be call-ups in injury waves but unlikely long-term NHL regulars.
• Alexander Barabanov – C-
  NHL upside has dimmed. Worth stashing, but he’s probably peaked as a support winger.

Top Defense Prospects:

• Stanislav Svozil – B+
  One of the most exciting D in the system. Puck-moving, mature game. Top-4 upside if things click.
• Ryan Johnson – B
  Safe, smart, mobile—projects as a third-pair NHL defenseman with PK utility.
• Jared McIsaac / Vladislav Kolyachonok / Filip Roos – C+
  All have been on the edge of NHL roles. Kolyachonok has shown flashes; McIsaac’s development has plateaued.
• Radim Simek / Alex Goligoski / Mike Reilly – C
  Veteran insurance. No future upside, but could fill in for injuries at the BRHL level.

Goalies:

• Ales Stezka / Connor Murphy – C-
  Neither is currently close to NHL-caliber, but there’s always value in goalie depth for unexpected pop-up seasons. Developmental depth, not needle-movers.

Depth Notes:

• Tons of utility forwards like Nathan Walker, Chris Terry, Tyler Pitlick, Chase Wouters—these are invaluable in BRHL for injury weeks or cap management.
• Versatile center depth—this team can plug in faceoff guys with ease, especially in a playoff push.

Farm System Grade: B+ (Bordering on A- with Kulich and Svozil leading the way)

Final Word:
Kevin’s Flames are a legitimate BRHL juggernaut—good enough to contend today, but with a future pipeline that guarantees the run won’t end anytime soon. The roster is smartly layered, defensively solid, and capable of multiple scoring lines.

Playoff Slogan: “Don’t Play with Fire.”

Offseason Strategy:

• Shop picks for premium goaltending if doubts arise with Dostal/Thompson
• Leverage deep prospect pool to find a top-tier RW or LHD if any cracks form midseason
• Keep Peterka/Dach ready for expanded roles—if they hit, this team is terrifying

You're entering every game as the favorite—and the future looks even hotter.