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Originally Posted by dammage79
Yeah, top of the draft? Center, every time.
Mid round? I can see defensemen easy.
The rest, BPA.
Honestly, Celebrini, Lindstrom and Catton are exactly what the Flames need.
Traptors right, the Flames can get D prospects in these deadl8ne trades.
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I actually think it's the other way around.
If you have a top 10 pick, you have to pick the best player available. It's too important. And the difference in value between each pick is too large. Passing on someone just because of position can result in disaster.
It's a good think the Flames didn't (or couldn't) pick Juolevi ahead of Tkachuk because they thought they needed a defenseman.
Or imagine picking guys like Hischier and Patrick over Heiskanen and Makar, just because the former were listed as centers.
In the later rounds, its more acceptable to draft for position. It builds depth and there's just so much volatility the later you go. That's why I like the strategy of picking one goalie in the later rounds every year or so.