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Originally Posted by djsFlames
Agreed. Ekblad in this draft would be by far the best thing for the team. At this point, Gaudreau and Poirier both look like really promising, possible top end offensive guys for the future, and Klimchuk, although a little more of an unknown to some of us could bring even more promise in that regard. If we are in a position to draft either of Reinhart or Ekblad somehow (lottery) then it could be a tough discussion as top centers are extremely valuable, but Ekblad would be my target. But course those stinkin' Oiler are probably going to get their hands on him.
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I think the ideal position for a rebuilding GM in this years draft is to pick 2nd overall... The decision will essentially be made for you cause it's clear that either ekblad or Reinhart are going #1. If Reinhart goes first, you get a blue chip defenceman. If ekblad goes first, you get a scoring centermen. You won't be criticized for making the franchise decision to focus on defence or centermen.
Personally, for the flames, I would rather be stacked at the centre ice position than any other position. I think having Reinhart, Monahan, Jankowski, Knight, and Backlund as the depth in the organization would be pretty awesome. Not that I would object to having a stud defenceman like ekblad. Honestly though, I don't think the flames will be finishing anywhere near that low in the standings... And that's a good thing.