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a post lottery mock draft but buckle up it's a bleacher report slide show

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...nd-predictions

has the flames taking
29. J.T. Compher

Biggest Strengths: J.T. Compher loves to have the puck on his stick and make things happen. He tends to hold onto the puck in the offensive zone until the defense commits, and when they do he has the vision to find the open man.
Projected Role: Compher is a guy who can slide in and play on any line. He showed off his versatility while playing with the U.S. WJC18 team, where he put up seven points in seven games en route to a gold medal.
He has a nice finishing touch as well and is capable of snapping off deceptively quick shots.
Why He's the Pick: The Calgary Flames need rock-steady performers throughout their lineup and in the farm system. The rebuild is officially on now, and a safe pick like Compher toward the end of the first round would be another great addition to the system.

25. Kerby Rychel

Biggest Strengths: A highly skilled player, Kerby Rychel posted 87 points in 68 for the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL. Forty of those points were goals, so this is a forward who knows how to finish plays as well as he can set them up.
Rychel has a nasty streak as well and is a beast in the faceoff circle.
Projected Role: It's never a good idea to call a prospect a can't-miss guy, but Rychel at the very least projects as an outstanding third-line role player at the NHL level. Forwards like this don't always get all the press, but they are the glue that holds teams together.
His nastiness, scoring touch and faceoff prowess make him a valuable, movable asset.
Why He's the Pick: This is another safe and sturdy selection for the Calgary Flames. Rychel is the kind of player they need to add to the lineup. He brings a competitive spirit and edge to the ice every night and could eventually be a good player for the Flames for a long time.

6.Elias Lindholm

Biggest Strengths: Elias Lindholm embodies the best of what Swedish-trained hockey players offer. He's incredibly creative, shifty, works hard in all three zones and never gives up on a play. Scouts who are bullish on him compare him to countryman Henrik Zetterberg.
That's a tall bill to fill, but you get the point.
Projected Role: Lindholm has top-line center written all over him. He knows when to play aggressive, knows when to scale it back and backchecks hard on every play. He'll be a guy who teams can trust to shut down the opposition's top line while still creating scoring chances.
Why He's the Pick: Unless the Calgary Flames are looking to make another Mark Jankowski-esque "who in hockey god's name is that?" selection, there's no way they could leave the enticing package that Lindholm presents on the board.
The team has always had an issue at center, and it could take a large stride in fixing that issue by selecting a true top-10 player with its top-10 pick.