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Originally Posted by jmac98
Yes, I understand. But I don't believe any of the D are considered 'better' than the forwards in the same grouping or 'ledge' or whatever its called. So if they're all within the same spectrum of perceived talent, you then consider more intricate details within the 'BPA' concept. This pole in itself pretty much shows 3 D are good but none are a runaway by perception. And I believe scouting ranks are all over the map as well by them. So it basically reaffirms what most say in that there's a ledge at 3, then 8, or whatever they all cut it off at.
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I guess it depends how you view those groupings. It wouldn't surprise me if the Flames had 3 d-men in their top 8. I think they could easily have every forward outside of Tkachuk/Dubois behind the d-men. I could be wrong, maybe they have Nylander or Brown in their top 8, I wouldn't rule that out either. But I do think that the Flames organizationally value defensemen a bit higher than some other teams in the league and I think because of that all the d-men may be ahead of Nylander for them. Not because Nylander sucks, but because they view top pairing d-men as more valuable than finesse wingers if the players are close. I think Nylander is a very attractive prospect I just think 2-3 of the d-men may be even more attractive.
To me I think Tkachuk may stand alone as the BPA at #4. Consensus shows he's one of the only players after the big 3 that scouts seem to agree on. Then I think you get into a range where guys like Dubois, Chychrun, Juolevi, Sergachev are all pretty dang close. I think Dubois as a big, powerwinger would probably be in our top 6-8. But I think 2-3 of the d-men may be ranked ahead of a finesse winger in Nylander.
Anyways I know its not a popular opinion but I think we need to keep an open mind. I think ruling out d-men being in our top grouping is questionable. For Nylander to be in our top 6 he'd have to be the clear BPA available and I don't think that's the case. I think he's close enough to the d-men that they use their organizational philosophy of the tie going to the more valuable position, defense. Interesting discussion, wish the draft would come sooner!