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SuperMatt18 · 04-03-2014, 12:15 PM

I think the top 4 will be the top 4.

Buffalo: Reinhart
Edmonton: Draisaitl
Florida: Ekblad or Bennett
Calgary: Whoever is left of the top 4

This is the way I have it working out.

With Reinhart's playoff performance I believe he has established himself as the top center ahead of Bennett. Lots of rumors that Buffalo was very high on him to begin with and the playoff performance only cements that.

I personally think that the Oilers go with Draisaitl even if Ekblad is available. Lots of articles and stories about how much they like Draisaitl and that team loves to talk through the media. Especially since the fanbase will want Ekblad if he is there so they have to start the campaign to take Draisaitl early.

Florida is the one that is harder to read because I think they could take Bennett, Reinhart (if Buffalo goes a different direction), or Ekblad.

Either way I think that the Flames will end up with one of Reinhart, Ekblad, or Bennett if they pick at 4 and I am happy with that.

04-03-2014, 12:15 PM	#2740
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I think the top 4 will be the top 4. Buffalo: Reinhart Edmonton: Draisaitl Florida: Ekblad or Bennett Calgary: Whoever is left of the top 4 This is the way I have it working out. With Reinhart's playoff performance I believe he has established himself as the top center ahead of Bennett. Lots of rumors that Buffalo was very high on him to begin with and the playoff performance only cements that. I personally think that the Oilers go with Draisaitl even if Ekblad is available. Lots of articles and stories about how much they like Draisaitl and that team loves to talk through the media. Especially since the fanbase will want Ekblad if he is there so they have to start the campaign to take Draisaitl early. Florida is the one that is harder to read because I think they could take Bennett, Reinhart (if Buffalo goes a different direction), or Ekblad. Either way I think that the Flames will end up with one of Reinhart, Ekblad, or Bennett if they pick at 4 and I am happy with that. Last edited by SuperMatt18; 04-03-2014 at 12:19 PM.