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Originally Posted by timbit
He is big, good vision, competes and works hard with an exceptional skillset.
I don't understand the problem IF they believe he is committed to playing the NHL. If he is not, obviously that should be the stopper.
Still think he will be gone before Calgary picks.
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Personally, I would be very happy if the Flames end up drafting him. Though he is not a center, I see him having the most
potential after MacKinnon. Some scouts feel he could be the best forward in the draft period (though those are not many), but most feel he is a legitimate top 5 talent that belongs in this year's 'elite 5', and thus I would have absolutely no problem if the Flames draft him either.
I was just wondering why Estrada doesn't feel Nichushkin fits with Weisbrod's definition. Far as I can tell, Flames want 'high hockey IQ', size, speed and skill who are difficult to play against. Seems to fit that criteria, unless I am missing something, and thus my curiosity.