Sounds like there might be a decent chance that the Flames want Kylington to play in Brandon for the coming season. Kelly McCrimmon would have talked to the Flames after the NHL draft about the chances of him coming over
From a Brandon Sun article from before the CHL import draft:
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Complicating matters for the Wheat Kings is that their success last season — a CHL-high 114 points — means they’ll pick dead-last in the 60-team draft. Last year, the Wheat Kings were in the 30th position in the draft when they unearthed a gem in Provorov, but to catch lightning in a bottle like that again — picking 30 spots later no less — will be a challenge.
"You make your calls, you talk with NHL teams, you talk with agents and you put together a list, but certainly we’re going to see a lot of the players that we’ve identified be selected by other teams prior to pick 60," McCrimmon said.
Those connections are vital in a draft where many players will be picked sight unseen by CHL clubs based on the reports of contacts.
McCrimmon worked those connections at the NHL draft on the weekend. He said the efforts have intensified in the ensuing days as contract situations clarify and NHL teams consider where they’d like their prospects to play in the coming season.
It could work in the Wheat Kings’ favour that they are expected to be a championship contender again this season, providing an excellent development opportunity for a young player.
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