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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Not sure how anyone could be lukewarm or undecided on the 2011 draft. Despite only having 5 picks we ended up with:
1. Baertschi - we all know what he can and will bring
2. Granlund - Tied for 2nd in points at the World Juniors. Played okay in top finnish league after his brother left for North America. Still a project but has good skill
3. Wotherspoon - Surprised everyone by becoming a key member of Canada's blueline at the World Juniors. Played well in the WHL playoffs and Mem Cup. Looks very much like a future NHLer, perhaps as early as next season.
4. Gaudreau - Hobey Baker finalist. Lead the World Juniors in goals. Not much more he could've done. His stock his risen dramatically since being drafted. One of our best prospects.
5. Brossoit - Questionable cut from the World Juniors. Dominated the WHL and took his team to the Mem Cup. Looks like good value from a 6th round goalie.
There's plenty of drafts from our past that didn't look as impressive two years later. You're selling that draft class short if you think they are indistinguishable from the average Flames draft. 2011 rightfully has people thinking that Flames have finally improved their drafting.
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I like the 2011 draft also. Granted its going to take some time to find out if it is as good as i think it was. The funny part is that it is not a Weisbrod draft, it is a Button draft.