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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I don't even know if the draft class is all that exciting this year.
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Beniers was really good for the Americans in the WJC. He played 2C as a draft eligible player and has had a really good season in the NCAA.
I'm a little bit leery of Owen Power, just because his 6'6" frame and good skating should have him running away with first overall if he was truly elite.
Kent Johnson is a player I am starting to get excited about. He gets Matt Barzal comparisons. Scored 101 points in 52 games in the BCHL as a 17 year old and actually had a better point per game pace than Beniers at the University of Michigan this season. He's got a ton of skill and creativity. 6'1" and still needs to fill out (only 168 lbs).
I'm trying to get excited about adding some talent and there is definitely some available where the Flames are looking to pick (plus a bunch of other high end D).