19-year-old Flames center prospect Topi Ronni had his career in the NHL and hockey altogether effectively ended today. The Flames renounced their rights to him after he was convicted of a crime that was committed two years ago. This is a very serious matter in which the Flames wanted no part of. Luckily, the team had not even signed him to an entry-level-contract yet.
Ronni was drafted 59th overall by the Flames in 2022. Since then he hasn't looked like a future NHL player. Now he certainly won't be playing in the NHL at any point. Furthermore, his Liga club in Finland has also terminated his contract, effectively ending his career in hockey altogether.
