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1qqaaz · 02-25-2018, 11:48 PM

I think Fox and Valimaki have a lot more trade value than Andersson.
A lot of teams seem to keep a close eye on guys who do well in the NCAA, remember when the Flames were getting tons of offers for Gaudreau?
But with Fox, there's always a large risk that he wont sign. As it stands has to compete with so many strong defense prospects and a solidified top 5 in the NHL (Gio, Hamiltion, Brodie, Hamonic and Stone). Plus he'll likely want to finish his degree at Harvard. I would say 70% he doesn't sign with the Flames. Not unless someone is traded.

In terms of actual prospect rankings, I would say Andersson is a bit closer to Fox and Valimaki.

I would go:

1. Fox
2. Valimaki
3. Andersson

4. Kylington

5. Wotherspoon
6. Rafikov
7. Mattsson
8. Healy

02-25-2018, 11:48 PM	#391
1qqaaz Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indiana Exp:	I think Fox and Valimaki have a lot more trade value than Andersson. A lot of teams seem to keep a close eye on guys who do well in the NCAA, remember when the Flames were getting tons of offers for Gaudreau? But with Fox, there's always a large risk that he wont sign. As it stands has to compete with so many strong defense prospects and a solidified top 5 in the NHL (Gio, Hamiltion, Brodie, Hamonic and Stone). Plus he'll likely want to finish his degree at Harvard. I would say 70% he doesn't sign with the Flames. Not unless someone is traded. In terms of actual prospect rankings, I would say Andersson is a bit closer to Fox and Valimaki. I would go: 1. Fox 2. Valimaki 3. Andersson 4. Kylington 5. Wotherspoon 6. Rafikov 7. Mattsson 8. Healy