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Originally Posted by Brando
I just spoke to someone employed by the Flames (i don't want to say names) that I believe would be closely involved in the drafting process and take it for what it is worth but he told me that the collective scouts don't believe Ekblad is a Franchise D or even on the same level of Jones. He said that they are all divided on the Sams and that they really like Drasaitl but don't believe he will slip by Edmonton. He said a lot of the scouts are really high on Ritchie even more than Da Colle and think he could be a top 4 player. He didn't seem to act as though Da Colle was an option.
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I'm not quite sure what you are trying to say? If Ekblad falls to 4th the flames would think about taking Ritchie instead?
I have to think even if Ekblad is not taken first he still goes in the top 4. Maybe he is not a franchise D, but even a big #2 is nothing to sneeze at. It's not like the 3 other centers are guaranteed to be 1st line. They all seem to have their warts.
Don't get me wrong I do appreciate the insight, but I still think the top 4 will be the same names we have heard for the last couple of months.