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Originally Posted by ComixZone
I think he does have the highest ceiling, he's our best prospect in my eyes. I just really like Domi, probably irrationally so.
For me, it goes Fox > Kylington > Andersson > Valimaki.
Which is saying something, because Valimaki is a great prospect. We're loaded on the back-end with high-end prospects, and that's a definite strength.
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In reality would it surprise anyone if any (or all) of Kylington, Fox, Andersson, and Valimaki came to training camp and pushed to be NHLers next season. They are all that high of quality of prospects whom have impressed at all levels.
Andersson looks ready right now.
If you look at Fox (in the NCAA, WJC, and USNDTP) his numbers and pedigree are very comparable to Zach Werenski, Charlie McAvoy, Noah Hanifin, Trouba, and other young American d-men who had an impact in the NHL after only a year or two at the NCAA.
Valimaki already looked really good at training camp last year, is strong defensively and a PPG in the WHL. Could easily see him forcing his way onto the team at training camp.
Kylington is already in his 3rd AHL season, gets good reviews from the coaches and seems to really be impressing and some people who watch the prospects actually prefer him to Andersson.
And personally I would be all for it. After watching them closely the last two weeks look at how the Bruins 3 rookie d-men (Carlo - 21, McAvoy - 19, and Grzelcyk - 23) came into the lineup this year and completely rejuvenated that team. Specifically Carlo and McAvoy who have played a combined 7 AHL games.
IMO the Flames prospects are just as good as that group, and in some cases out performed their counterparts at the same age in the same leagues. We should try to make sure we can give at least 2 of them the same opportunity to make an impact on our roster next year.
McAvoy = Fox
Carlo < Valimaki
Grzelcyk =< Andersson & Kylington