Draft targets

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

He is the best dman I have seen in the OHL since I started watching the OHL in a serious way 7 years ago. Better than Bouchard, better than Drysdale, better than Mintyukov. He is just a complete dman, Pietrangelo is a good comparable, not sure he has Alex’s mean streak yet.

Ya, I will be shocked if he makes it past 5. I could even see him go 2nd.

[Groot]

So Parekh is a bonafide top-10 prospect in this draft, and considered a top offensive d-man prospect.

He's only 15 months younger than Brzustewicz and had 4 more points than him this season (Parekh was 1st for D, Brzustewicz was 2nd)

Where would Brzustewicz rank amongst this draft crop?

I think we already have a stud D prospect that took a huge leap forward this year.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Groot

So Parekh is a bonafide top-10 prospect in this draft, and considered a top offensive d-man prospect.

He's only 15 months younger than Brzustewicz and had 4 more points than him this season (Parekh was 1st for D, Brzustewicz was 2nd)

Where would Brzustewicz rank amongst this draft crop?

I think we already have a stud D prospect that took a huge leap forward this year.

In a redraft he probably goes late first or early second.
He projects as a top 4 guy who also is on your PP

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

In a redraft he probably goes late first or early second.
He projects as a top 4 guy who also is on your PP

I think he's easily a late 1st

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Groot

So Parekh is a bonafide top-10 prospect in this draft, and considered a top offensive d-man prospect.

He's only 15 months younger than Brzustewicz and had 4 more points than him this season (Parekh was 1st for D, Brzustewicz was 2nd)

Where would Brzustewicz rank amongst this draft crop?

I think we already have a stud D prospect that took a huge leap forward this year.

Honestly looking at this draft it's hard to say. If I had to guess anywhere after 20 in the 1st round. I think he would certainly go in round 1. I have seen quite a bit of him this year and he is really really smart. I think his floor is a bottom pairing PP specialist. His ceiling is a guy that could challenge for Norris trophies.

[1qqaaz]

But really, I'd probably have Brzustewicz around #20 and Honzek around #45 as of now. Brzustewicz and Honzek have almost swapped draft positions in my mind. Moreso Brzustewicz rising than Honzek decreasing.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

Hmmm, I'll ask about that but about 2 weeks ago all I was told he was having trouble gripping his stick

Damn, that ain't good either.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Groot

So Parekh is a bonafide top-10 prospect in this draft, and considered a top offensive d-man prospect.

He's only 15 months younger than Brzustewicz and had 4 more points than him this season (Parekh was 1st for D, Brzustewicz was 2nd)

Where would Brzustewicz rank amongst this draft crop?

I think we already have a stud D prospect that took a huge leap forward this year.

Not sure, because I was shocked at how late he was taken in his actual draft, but I would say late 1st. He has a very real shot at being a top-pairing D at some point. I really like the kid.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

Roger McQueen may be the best WHL player available in next year's draft. I wonder how he compares to Lindstrom. He's bigger than Lindstrom and is having better production at the same age. But I haven't seen him play.

I love McQueen. I would say he's not as fast or as mean as Lindstrom, but I think he may have more offensive ability and creativity. He was often dominant at the Hlinka, and he was a younger player there.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I love McQueen. I would say he's not as fast or as mean as Lindstrom, but I think he may have more offensive ability and creativity. He was often dominant at the Hlinka, and he was a younger player there.

McQueen is a very smart player with high end puck skills and a good skater, and yes he was very good at the Hlinka even know they played him on the wing, his main problem is he can get rather lazy for long stretches. Good news is he has a year to put the compound W on his warts.

[Bourque's Twin]

The Flames look like they’ll be drafting 8-10. I think the players almost guaranteed to be chosen by that spot are Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Dickenson, Catton and Parekh. If any of those guys slide, you have to grab him.

Lindstrom could slide because of injuries.
Silayev could slide because he may have a lesser likelihood of reaching his ceiling.
Eiserman could slide because he’s 1 dimensional.

The Flames will have a choice of whoever slides or Buium, Iginla, Yakemchuk, and Helenius.

I think they should just take Iginla unless one from the top tier lands in their spot.

[jg13]

I have a feeling if we draft 8 Lindstrom will be available due to injuries.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

The Flames look like they’ll be drafting 8-10. I think the players almost guaranteed to be chosen by that spot are Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Dickenson, Catton and Parekh. If any of those guys slide, you have to grab him.

Lindstrom could slide because of injuries.
Silayev could slide because he may have a lesser likelihood of reaching his ceiling.
Eiserman could slide because he’s 1 dimensional.

The Flames will have a choice of whoever slides or Buium, Iginla, Yakemchuk, and Helenius.

I think they should just take Iginla unless one from the top tier lands in their spot.

Catton > Iginla > or the next top forward regardless, this team needs a highly skilled forward more than a skilled Dman that would likely take 4-5 years to make any impact. as much as I like some of the D available this year the flames already have 3 young offensive defensemen in the pipe, hopefully one or two are ready in 2 years.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

Catton > Iginla > or the next top forward regardless, this team needs a highly skilled forward more than a skilled Dman that would likely take 4-5 years to make any impact. as much as I like some of the D available this year the flames already have 3 young offensive defensemen in the pipe, hopefully one or two are ready in 2 years.

You could take a Kotkaneiemi or a Hayton up front and wait forever for them to make an impact or you could take a Quinn Hughes or an Evan Bouchard and have them make an immediate impact. Quinn Hughes is the most impactful player taken in his draft year (Dahlin probably a close second).

You could take a Turcotte or a Dach up front and wait forever for them to make an impact or you could take a Seider or a Byram on the backend and have them immediately jump in and make an impact. Seider is the most impactful player taken in his draft outside of first overall.

It really depends on whether the Flames need a guy sooner (take the dmen then) or if they have the ability to wait (take the forward).

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

Hmmm, I'll ask about that but about 2 weeks ago all I was told he was having trouble gripping his stick

If it’s true that Lindstrom is dealing with some ailment of one kind or another, his performance at the combine should be interesting. I don’t know what all the exercises are, but I assume there would be some that involve some grip/hand/wrist strength. Same goes for any back issues.

I would also add that it seems like the Flames aren’t as concerned about skating as they are other attributes. Monahan and Tkachuck being two prime examples. On the topic of Tkachuck, I’d bet the Canucks passed on him due in large part to skating.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

The Flames look like they’ll be drafting 8-10. I think the players almost guaranteed to be chosen by that spot are Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Dickenson, Catton and Parekh. If any of those guys slide, you have to grab him.

Lindstrom could slide because of injuries.
Silayev could slide because he may have a lesser likelihood of reaching his ceiling.
Eiserman could slide because he’s 1 dimensional.

The Flames will have a choice of whoever slides or Buium, Iginla, Yakemchuk, and Helenius.

I think they should just take Iginla unless one from the top tier lands in their spot.

I think that's optimistic, and setting ourselves up for disappointment. I think they will be drafting 10-12. If it's any better than that, great!

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by TOfan

If it’s true that Lindstrom is dealing with some ailment of one kind or another, his performance at the combine should be interesting. I don’t know what all the exercises are, but I assume there would be some that involve some grip/hand/wrist strength. Same goes for any back issues.

I would also add that it seems like the Flames aren’t as concerned about skating as they are other attributes. Monahan and Tkachuck being two prime examples. On the topic of Tkachuck, I’d bet the Canucks passed on him due in large part to skating.

IIRC, the Canucks were pretty set on taking a defenseman, it was just a guess as to which one they were going to grab.

[Tkachukwagon]

I have a feeling Montreal takes Iginla at #5

[devo22]

Originally Posted by TornBetween2Pucks

I don't think he's been mentioned in this thread, but I hope we take Dickinson. He's a Pieterangelo clone. Maybe not the sexiest pick but St.Louis and Vegas fans will tell you that you win cups with guys like that.

outside of Lindstrom, this the guy I'd want too ... just everything about him screams perennial top pairing defenseman. Like you said, not the sexiest pick, but that's a cornerstone player to build around nonetheless. But I'd be shocked if he made it out of the top 5.

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by Tkachukwagon

I have a feeling Montreal takes Iginla at #5

I think they MAYBE go Iginla if Catton and Lindstrom are both gone