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Old 02-20-2016, 11:40 AM   #752
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Originally Posted by Caged Great View Post
With the lack of RW beyond the top ten that have any size whatsoever, I would expect the Flames to take one of the Finns, Nylander or Gauthier with their first pick all of which would depend on where they are picking. I'd frankly be shocked if they took anything besides a RW with their first unless they're picking 9th and Chychrun is on the board or some similar craziness.
Flames aren't going to force a RW, they'll take the best player available. Often wingers can switch sides as well so getting a top line winger is more important than getting specifically a RW.

I think you have to add Tkachuk, Chychrun, Dubois as additional likely picks for us as well.
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