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Originally Posted by ricardodw

That is very hard to say...

Take 2013 draft: Central scouting had only 6 North American D-men ranked above 22 where the Flames Picked.... Zaradov was ranked #22 Morin ranked #23 and Morrisey ranked #27. These all were ranked behind the consensus International Picks Barkov, NICHUSHKIN, Lindholm, RISTOLAINEN and Weenberg.

In theory Zaradov , Morrissey and Morin all should have all been around when the Flames were picking #22 and #28.

If the Flames had the plan that they were going to stock up on D-men prospects with the 22 and 28 picks and there was going to be 4-5 great D picks on the board to choose from it got messed up at the draft.... Maybe they should have been taking 22 and/or 28 and adding in #67 to move up and get Mueller or Zaradov. They probably did not see the need to do that heading into the Draft.


They also could have just gone with the safe choice and pick the best available Kelowna Rocket D-man Bowey (who went #53) with #28 rather than Klimchuk.

So far no GM ever got fired or 2nd guessed for picking a Kelowna Rocket D-man too high.


In 2012 when the Flames went off the Board with #21 pick they had Kelowna rocket D-man and 22 minute/game NHL rookie with NJD Damon Severson on the board. He went #60 well behind Seiloff #42 who the Flames had as a first rounder on their list.


Is it just too easy to pick a Rocket D-man?

Devante Stephens is Ranked 108 in North american Skaters. Will he be around for 3rd round pick #76 or #83 or should the Flames jump on him in round #2?

I think you are joking about Kelowna D men, but Sureloss' point about having 6 potential picks and moving back 5 spots still stands. In that scenario you can move back and get one of the guys you like. Your story around the 2013 draft is irrelevant.