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Originally Posted by Caged Great
If Calgary is picking at 15, the player that is conditionally #1 on my list is Daniel Sprong.
Right Shooting right winger that would be a top 5 pick if it wasn't for off ice issues.
One of the Flames scouts is an owner of his junior team, so he would be very very familiar with him. Mason McDonald is also on that team.
If his off ice stuff is overblown, I would be shocked if the Flames passed on him as they have no other right shooting right wingers in the organization and he's as skilled as a player like Bennett, he's really that good. If he's on the board and they go elsewhere, you know there is something wrong there.
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I've seen him play a lot. He's a terrific skater and hard to knock off the puck. He's also an excellent stickhandler with a great shot selection and quick release. He lacks a defensive game but that can be taught. He may be the sniper that puts us over the top. He's also a fine passer and is willing to pass if he plays with good players; otherwise he'll try to go end to end. He's a fitness nut too, something which separates him from Phil Kessel, to whom I've seen him compared.