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Originally Posted by stemit14

I think they would be considered taller than most for forwards. The average height of an NHL forward in 2023 is just over 6 feet (6 feet plus 0.54 inches). In the 2023 draft, the flames took three forwards in the draft and their heights were 6’4”, 6’3” and 6’2”. In 2022, they took three forwards in the draft and their heights were 6’2”, 6’3” and 6’5”. And that was their heights when drafted… it’s possible they are taller than that now. But even if they have not grown much since then, that is still quite a few larger forwards.

Later rounds you are drafting the big guys and the long shots. But aside from Honzek, who is skilled, their first and second round forwards are 6'2" or less. 6'2" isn't huge.

Plus, they probably feel like the first rounders who have made the team lately or are expected to - Zary, Coronato, Pelletier - are all smaller so they need some size as well.