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Originally Posted by New Era
You're picking the kid that is going to be the best NHL player in five years, not right now. You're also picking a player you hope will be able to play the type of game your team needs to compete. In the west that means a heavy, grinding, physical game. I don't see Nylander surviving in the west. If the Flames draft him I will be surprised. There may not be guys as talented as Nylander available, but there are guys that are better prospects available, especially based on the Flames needs.
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Let me guess, McLeod's going to be the next Nieuwendyk.
I picked Chychrun but the Flames may not think he's the best defenceman available. Sergachyov or Juolevi could easily be thought to be better.
If we go for a forward, Nylander, Jost or Brown could be our pick also. That's six players I'd consider in our wheelhouse and would be happy with.