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Originally Posted by Beninho
Phillips and Gawdin are both over a ppg in the AHL FYI , one was a 7th round pick and one was a free agent signing and Valimaki was a terrific pick at the spot the flames got him at. Considering the Flames graduated many picks to the NHL it’s not shocking that the flames have less blue chip prospects then other teams.
Pelletier imo should undoubtedly be a top 50 prospect. He’s having a superb year
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The is no doubt that the Flames drafting and scouting has been great the last few years. I understand why the cupboards are bare right now.
I know that Phillips and Gawdin are doing well this year. I just don't think either of them will be top 6 forwards. Phillips could prove me wrong, he's had to prove himself at every turn, I wouldn't be the first. Gawdin however, aside from being a little older, he doesn't have great skating. Right now he has a 14.9% shooting percentage, a jump from last years 9.2%. If that is sustainable then he might just carve a career out as a trigger man. Point is, he will live and die by his shot, and I am a little more skeptical of that kind of player.