Tough one for me. I hate not picking Arnold - he is going to be an 'elite' 4th line center (if there is such a thing). He is going to really round out the center depth very nicely and I think he will be a key cog for the Flames for years to come - but is still a depth guy.
Wotherspoon is definitely worthy of getting chosen here (and arguably, a few rounds before). Just think his upside is a good #4 D, and he seems to be on the cusp of making the team.
MacDonald - he has done absolutely nothing except to show that he is deserving of being a top 10 prospect. Has starter potential.
I went with Andersson here. His potential is a #2 defencemen I think. When the Flames get him into proper shape, I really do think he is going to be a good one, and will be playing in all situations.
So many really good prospects left that I think will go on to have NHL careers aside from the ones mentioned. Smith and Carrol I think will be players on the Flames within the next 2-3 years, and will make this team so much more difficult to play against, and will provide decent depth scoring too.
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