They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL).
[3] Since 2016, the NHL holds a weighted lottery for the 15 non-playoff teams, allowing the winners to move up to the top three selections.
[6] Between 1986 and 1994, the NHL also held a Supplemental Draft for players in American colleges.
Ten picks went on to play over 1,000 NHL games: Al MacInnis, Gary Roberts, Paul Ranheim, Brett Hull, Gary Suter, Joe Nieuwendyk, Theoren Fleury, Cory Stillman, Derek Morris and Dion Phaneuf.
Three of Calgary's draft picks, MacInnis, Joe Nieuwendyk and Brett Hull have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.