I actually am amazed at how quickly Brown gets his shots off from around the net. I think he is actually better than Tkachuk at scoring goals from in-tight, but Tkachuk is way better at making room in front of the net and getting tips/rebounds (the 'dirty greasy goals'). Just my opinion, and it is from not watching enough of Brown I admit, but from what I did see I really think is really good in that area.
Also, after today's firing and the resultant media availabilities, it is safe to say that the purely undersized/low physicality type players are ranked lower on the Flames' list. Keller and Nylander are probably not anywhere close to the #6 spot I would guess. Has to be Brown, Chychrun, maybe Sergachev... I would bet that the Flames will try and move up to take Jones or Gauthier too later in the round.
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