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Originally Posted by dammage79
Top 5 Flames prospects in dammage79's eyes for the year 2014:
1. Gaudreau
2. Bennett
3. Granlund
4. Ortio
5. Wotherspoon
That's the juiciest top 5 I've seen in a very long time. Add in the rest of Poirier, Klimchuk, Smith et al, The Flames are definitely doing things the right way so far.
I'd like to make an honorable mention to Brandon Hickey, I really am starting to believe that he is 2014's version of Markus Granlund, He's going to get the Rodney Dangerfield treatment for a couple of years but in the end will be one of the highlights once he makes it pro.
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The level of depth is tantalising. It's all about player development now.
I like Hickey as well. Bit of a sleeper pick, but I think he could be a similar player to Brodie. He's in that mold, anyway.
Poirier & Klimchuk are really exciting to me, and factoring in their ETA, potential ceiling, pedigree & skill set I think they have to be top 5 prospects. I would not be shocked to see Poirier crack the line up in October.
Jankowski is a total wildcard. He's like that $5 bill you left in a pair of jeans which you haven't worn in 6 months. One day you reach into your pocket & it's like... well, I won't elaborate.