Flames draft Topi Ronni 59th overall

The Calgary Flames used their first pick of the 2022 NHL Draft on Topi Ronni, selecting the Finnish center 59th overall.

Ronni, listed at 6-foot-1 and 181 pounds, entered the draft as Central Scouting's 31st-ranked European skater. He bounced around the Finnish ranks this past season but was most productive with Tappara's Under-20 squad, scoring 29 points in 30 games.

The 18-year-old also shined at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, registering six points in five games.

The Flames shipped their 2022 first-rounder to the Montreal Canadiens in February as part of the Tyler Toffoli deal. Barring a trade, Calgary will only make two more selections Friday - one in Round 5 and one in Round 7.

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