I want to see what Flames fans opinions are of this trade went down
Drouin
For
Kylington and Jankowski
The Flames are moving the 2 biggest boom/bust prospects in the organization. One is a player that has elite skating but highly questionable play in his own zone. Went from top 5 pick discussion to being the last pick in the 2nd round. Playing in the AHL and doing alright from reports. Has potential to be a high end Dman if he improves in his own end. The other player is a 21 year old former 1st round pick. Was considered an off the board pick but has filled out and is 6'4 200+lbs. After not showing much offensively he is ppg in his senior year playing as top line centre on the best team in the NCAA.
If these 2 prospects reach their potential they represent a top Dman and top line centre. Jankowski reminds me of Colborne though and he could easily end up as a bottom 6 player. Kylington is no lock to ever make the league but could also wind up as a bottom pairing pp specialist.
Drouin was a top 3 pick and has not lived up to the hype but is still only 20 and would give the Flames another elite potential winger to pit with Monahan or Bennett long term.
I think Tampa fans laugh at this proposal while some Flames fans will say no way (while others would do it easily). What are some thoughts on the deal? I do the trade for sure personally
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