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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
I don't think it impacts any decision to move up in the draft for Ekblad. I love Wotherspoon, but he still probably projects at top 4 right now, probably not top pairing. He MAY develop into a top-pairing guy (you never know), but he just doesn't have that size, or that elite shot and offence to project to a #1.
Flames will need to find that #1 defencemen at some point, and if there is a reasonable chance to move up and snag Ekblad, they will.
What Wotherspoon is doing right now probably affects what the organization does with Butler or Wideman in the off-season.
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I like Butler, has really stepped up his game from last year. I like him as a 5-6 guy. Wideman... He can use work, but we can blame the injuries for this year. I hope he comes back as that powerplay quarterback. He still is managing that .5 PPG, roughly. I guess you can't say he doesn't contribute, but I think he defensive game can use work. Butler is #2 in blocked shots, that's what amazes me.
Back to Ekblad, I just hope that he doesn't turn out too pricey. I would even consider giving a first rounder from next year, with some conditions on it.