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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Florida wins! Phew, we stay 4th.
Inspired by Calgary4Life
I see this based upon my own biases (some of which happen to be similar to Burke's biases) and from what I've seen in limited action:
Tier 1
Ekblad
Tier 2
Bennett
Reinhart
Tier 3
Dal Colle
Ritchie
Draisaitl
From some comments passed on from that luncheon it sounds like the staff might be a bit divided on Ekblad vs Bennett vs Reinhart? I suspect a lot of teams are having trouble getting consensus on these top 4-5 guys
Intriguing draft. Good chance someone unexpected is available at #4 if we stay there.
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Although it isn't how I voted, as I misinterpreted my bad. Your analysis is exactly how I see the tier's even in order with Tier 3. Although I see the Oilers going Draisaitl and it might free up a Bennett or Reinhart.
How my magic eight ball thinks it will go:
Buffalo wins lottery - Sam Bennett. Although Reinhart might be the smarter Hockey IQ, Sam Bennett isn't a dummy either from what I've read. So the intangible of win at all costs sways Buffalo.
Florida - Ekblad. There is always a need for a top 4 defensemen time will tell if that is 1 - 2 or 3 - 4.
Edmonton - Draisaitl. Big Center is something they actually lack next to a good defensemen. Has indicated a dream to be an Oiler. I think they need the bigger center more than Sam Reinhart. Who knows it is the Oilers after all.
Calgary - Sam Reinhart. BPA. Might not be as truculent as Sam Bennett but this kid has the tools and the tool box to go with it. Would love if my magic eight ball is right, but would love Bennett as well. You could flip Bennett with Reinhart it really is dependent on Buffalo I think.