From what I've seen heard and read Tyler Myers will not make it out the top 15.
He has a huge wingspan and great skating. His lateral movement still could use some improvement, but some will attribute that to the fact that he still hasn't adjusted to his new size as he's still growing (6'7" but ver lanky). He has good puck skills and loves to rush the puck. He could stand to use his size more and develop a mean streak.
His team mate Luke Schenn is similar in that he skates well and has great size. But I think Schenn's mental game is more developped. He has more poise and while he doesn't have the puck rushing that Myers is showing, let's not forgert a similar situation in the 03 draft with Coburn, Phaneuf and Suter.
I think Myers will be the Coburn of this draft: a project that takes a long time to arrive but will be a great dman in that he can play in all situations when he finally does play full time.
If it were me, I'd take Schenn though. That guy is as tough as nails and loves to punish people; Scott Stevens with Regher like offence (ie not nearly as good as Stevens).
Around where the Flames are projected to pick (20th or somwhere later *knock on wood*) they'll end up with a smart two way player such as Joshua Bailey, David Toews, Jordan Eberle or a decent two wat defender like Tyler Cuma
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