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Vinny01 · 03-30-2016, 09:34 PM

Looking at the Flames prospect pool there currently are 4 first round picks that are in the AHL (2 are with the Flames on emergency recall). There have been varying levels of excitement for these players but I wanted to get a discussion going on who everyone thinks will have the biggest impact on the Flames.

Jankowski is the oldest being drafted in 2012 21st overall and had a ton of hype given by the previous regime. 4 years later he is filling out his frame and had his best season in the NCAA. 6'4 220lb is what they think he will play at. I think there is a lot of potential there but could be years before he gets there

Porier is the pick we got in the Bouwmeester trade 22nd overall. Another slightly off the board pick by Feaster. A very nice draft plus one year, followed by a great rookie year in the AHL. He has had a bit of the sophomore slump this year however. Still has the ability to play in the top 6 or bottom 6 and has solid potential.

Klimchuck was drafted 28th overall in 2013 and is the 1st rounder from the Iggy trade. This is his first year pro and I have not heard much personally. He seems to be a utility player like Frolik from what I have read. It seems like he could be in the running with Jankowski as the furthest away.

Shinkaruk was acquired for Granlund and was drafted by the Canucks 24th in 2013. He was a big slider on draft day going top 10 in a lot of mocks leading up to the draft. After a so-so first year pro he has had a great year offensively in his second season.

I think success of these 4 are big for the future of the Flames. They have been fortunate to hit on their top 10 picks in Monahan and Bennett. Hitting the home run with Gaudreau in 2011 and stealing Hamilton from the Bruins has helped Calgary add 4 great young pieces to their top D pair of Brodie and Giordano.

I am going to say I think Shinkaruk is going to be the one that turns out the best of the 4. The Flames lack a prospect like him and I do think he is going to get a longer look of the team goes into next season without adding a couple top 6 forwards via free agency or trade

03-30-2016, 09:34 PM	#1
Vinny01 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CGY Exp:	Which 1st round prospect will have the best career as a Flame? Looking at the Flames prospect pool there currently are 4 first round picks that are in the AHL (2 are with the Flames on emergency recall). There have been varying levels of excitement for these players but I wanted to get a discussion going on who everyone thinks will have the biggest impact on the Flames. Jankowski is the oldest being drafted in 2012 21st overall and had a ton of hype given by the previous regime. 4 years later he is filling out his frame and had his best season in the NCAA. 6'4 220lb is what they think he will play at. I think there is a lot of potential there but could be years before he gets there Porier is the pick we got in the Bouwmeester trade 22nd overall. Another slightly off the board pick by Feaster. A very nice draft plus one year, followed by a great rookie year in the AHL. He has had a bit of the sophomore slump this year however. Still has the ability to play in the top 6 or bottom 6 and has solid potential. Klimchuck was drafted 28th overall in 2013 and is the 1st rounder from the Iggy trade. This is his first year pro and I have not heard much personally. He seems to be a utility player like Frolik from what I have read. It seems like he could be in the running with Jankowski as the furthest away. Shinkaruk was acquired for Granlund and was drafted by the Canucks 24th in 2013. He was a big slider on draft day going top 10 in a lot of mocks leading up to the draft. After a so-so first year pro he has had a great year offensively in his second season. I think success of these 4 are big for the future of the Flames. They have been fortunate to hit on their top 10 picks in Monahan and Bennett. Hitting the home run with Gaudreau in 2011 and stealing Hamilton from the Bruins has helped Calgary add 4 great young pieces to their top D pair of Brodie and Giordano. I am going to say I think Shinkaruk is going to be the one that turns out the best of the 4. The Flames lack a prospect like him and I do think he is going to get a longer look of the team goes into next season without adding a couple top 6 forwards via free agency or trade