Personal bias request: Kyle Conner. He seems like a player that would fit the Flames perfectly even if he would be a redundancy (left-handed centre). Fast, smart, two-way player with excellent overall tools. He's a stretch at 15 but I'd take him with no reservations if available.
More realistic options:
- Thomas Chabot: Big and has a tonne of upside. He seems like a safe pick to make the NHL in some variety and will be able to determine his own future as to whether that will be as a top pairing or second pairing guy...or just make it in as a borderline player. A little risk as a prospect but I think the Flames are starting to develop a solid track record for prospect development.
- Evgeny Svechnikov: He's the absolute powerhouse of a forward the Flames need. Big and explosive, he is the type of player who can just bust through teams standing up at the blue line and should be able to complement the forwards well with this contrasting style.
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