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There's some great grabs in the late first if we get that pick though, perhaps it's time we start covering them.

German Rubstov
The Draft Analyst says

"He is a very strong skater with excellent acceleration and balance. But mix in his mobility with strength and tenacity, and you get a coach’s dream. Rubtsov is a “big play” center who preys on the weak, and his superior playmaking ability and vision enables him to be used in key situations regardless of which end of the scoreboard his team is on. He’s an extremely competitive leader who will involve himself physically if the game is in need of a momentum shift. "

Tyler Benson
FC Says:

A powerful kid who uses both his brains and skill to outplay his opponent. He has some skating issues that will need work, but is hard to contain down low and can really be dangerous deep in the offensive zone. He just owns the boards, protects the puck and wills himself to win most one-on-one battles. His shot is pro caliber, and he needs little space or time to put the puck in the net

Markus Niemelainen
EliteProspects says:

A complete all-around defenceman that makes the game look easy. Natural size and strength compliment his smooth stride. Very mobile skater who moves up and down the ice quickly, with acute recognition of puck and body position. His maturity and poise is actualized in his high-percentage decision-making, with and without the puck, as well as his proactive stick and body play. Very stable defensively and always takes his lane, but is quick to rush the puck up the ice as he recognizes and accounts for how much time his team is spending in their own end. All-in-all, a quick-thinking defenceman that, honestly lacking nothing, has the potential to develop into a reliable two-way defenceman. (Curtis Joe, EP 2016) - See more at: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player....B2PPl146.dpuf

Cameron Morrison
Eliteprospects :

A big, strong all-around player that thinks the game at a high level and executes plays with purpose and drive. Accelerates well and has no issues getting around the ice with haste; transition game will need some tweaks. Very good vision and puck skills, and has the size to make a difference driving to the net and causing havoc for the opposition's defence. Defensively sound, using his size to his advantage along the boards and getting his stick in place to deflect passes out of harm's way. Moving forward, Morrison will have every opportunity to develop into a smart power forward that can play in all situations and make it difficult on the opposition. - See more at: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player....5pkozbr1.dpuf

Nathan Bastien
The Hockey News :

Things are really starting to pick up speed for Bastian, a 6-foot-4, 208-pound force in Mississauga. He originally came onto the radar as the left winger on Sauga’s top line with fellow 2016 draft prospects Mikey McLeod and Alexander Nylander, but a lower-body injury to McLeod has Bastian at pivot now. In the three games since McLeod went down, Bastian has five points and the Steelheads are undefeated. The first game saw Bastian go head-to-head with Erie super prospect Dylan Strome and hold his own. The kid did play center as a rookie, but bouncing back and forth this year has been a great experience."

Mitchell Mattson
Draftsite:

Big and really can skate well., and advances the puck well. Displays a strong stride, nice passing skills, and is committed to playing a 200 foot game. Needs to build his underdeveloped frame. Looks like he might poject as the big center teams look for. Committed to the University of North Dakota.

In some cases, there's a good chance that even if the Flames do not get the Dallas 1st, that some of the guys will be available at the Flames pick in the 2nd round as well. Got my eye on Benson and Neimelainen to be there. Niemelainen looks to be a steal at 6'6 205 lbs already.