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Originally Posted by 8sPOT
I get the same impression regarding Puempel. Has size and goal scoring ability. For some reason I am not so high on McNeil, just don't see him as a top 2 centre in the NHL.
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I think Flames faithful are gunshy when a player is deemed a 'power forward' - see Chucko/Sunblad.
Let's hope the new regime takes a more progressive view in the draft and goes after high level talent, provided it exists at the time of our selection. No more safe, two-way players with our 1st picks.
My humble recommendation - if one of Strome, Bartschi, Armia, Puempel or Hamilton (that's right, a D-man but elite level D-man) is not available at pick 13, try to trade down and get a 2nd round pick in return, with the hope that we can get 2 potential top players as a result.
We saw what happened last year with Fowler/Gormley, you just never know who may be available when it is time to make your selection.