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CalgarySames · 03-10-2024, 12:46 PM

Can't remember the source on this but I recall reading that this years draft basically shapes up like this:

Macklin Celebrini is the run away number one pick this year, though he doesn't stack up to the top three from last year in Bedard, Fantili, Carlsson

Dropoff to 2-9 who still shape up well and are projected to be top line/pair potential or solid 2nd line/pair players on the low end

Bigger drop off to 10-40, projected for second line/pair potential or solid 3rd line/pair players on the lower end.

If this is for the most part accurate, and the Flames don't end up with one of the top 9 picks. I would be interested in seeing if the Flames could potentially make a trade to get the number one pick. Obviously it would require a fairly steep cost, but if Chicago gets the number one pick I could see them being open to a deal considering they already have Bedard. Would Celebrini be worth making a move for? What would the cost be? Our two 2024 1st round picks, plus a 2025 2nd, and maybe one of our recently aquired defense prospects?

Personally I'd be open to taking a chance like that (assuming we don't have one of those picks in the top 9). I think the Flames are fairly well stocked with guys who can play 2nd and 3rd line rolls, so I don't think we are missing out too much on guys from 10-40.

Celebrini would give us our number 1 center who could really benefit playing with a guy like Huberdeau and likely get the best out of Hubby too.

Zary could potentially fill in that slot if given the chance but Celebrini would be more of a "sure thing". Zary has also been phenomenal on the second line and would still slot well there. Zary could also be used as a future third line Center when Backlund either leaves or retires.

Coronato has 1st line potential with how deadly a shot he has, with development I think he could really be a top end contributor.

I think Pelletier has second line potential as well but could be a really good third liner if we move or move on from Mangiapane during or after the 2024-25 season.

Been liking Pospisil a lot but he realistically slots as a 4th line player long term (a very good 4th line player mind you)

If we do pull the trigger for Celebrini the following lines could look very very good!

Huberdeau-Celebrini-Coronato
Zary-Kadri-Sharangovich
Mangiapane-Backlund-Coleman
Pelletier-Rooney/Duehr-Pospisil

Kuzmenko the odd man out here

or

Huberdeau-Celebrini-Coronato
Kuzmenko-Kadri-Sharangovich
Mangiapane-Backlund-Kadri
Pelletier-Zary-Pospisil

Again this is all based on what I've heard about this years draft, but what are your thoughts on making a bold deal for Celebrini?

03-10-2024, 12:46 PM	#890
CalgarySames Farm Team Player Join Date: Sep 2021 Exp:	Can't remember the source on this but I recall reading that this years draft basically shapes up like this: Macklin Celebrini is the run away number one pick this year, though he doesn't stack up to the top three from last year in Bedard, Fantili, Carlsson Dropoff to 2-9 who still shape up well and are projected to be top line/pair potential or solid 2nd line/pair players on the low end Bigger drop off to 10-40, projected for second line/pair potential or solid 3rd line/pair players on the lower end. If this is for the most part accurate, and the Flames don't end up with one of the top 9 picks. I would be interested in seeing if the Flames could potentially make a trade to get the number one pick. Obviously it would require a fairly steep cost, but if Chicago gets the number one pick I could see them being open to a deal considering they already have Bedard. Would Celebrini be worth making a move for? What would the cost be? Our two 2024 1st round picks, plus a 2025 2nd, and maybe one of our recently aquired defense prospects? Personally I'd be open to taking a chance like that (assuming we don't have one of those picks in the top 9). I think the Flames are fairly well stocked with guys who can play 2nd and 3rd line rolls, so I don't think we are missing out too much on guys from 10-40. Celebrini would give us our number 1 center who could really benefit playing with a guy like Huberdeau and likely get the best out of Hubby too. Zary could potentially fill in that slot if given the chance but Celebrini would be more of a "sure thing". Zary has also been phenomenal on the second line and would still slot well there. Zary could also be used as a future third line Center when Backlund either leaves or retires. Coronato has 1st line potential with how deadly a shot he has, with development I think he could really be a top end contributor. I think Pelletier has second line potential as well but could be a really good third liner if we move or move on from Mangiapane during or after the 2024-25 season. Been liking Pospisil a lot but he realistically slots as a 4th line player long term (a very good 4th line player mind you) If we do pull the trigger for Celebrini the following lines could look very very good! Huberdeau-Celebrini-Coronato Zary-Kadri-Sharangovich Mangiapane-Backlund-Coleman Pelletier-Rooney/Duehr-Pospisil Kuzmenko the odd man out here or Huberdeau-Celebrini-Coronato Kuzmenko-Kadri-Sharangovich Mangiapane-Backlund-Kadri Pelletier-Zary-Pospisil Again this is all based on what I've heard about this years draft, but what are your thoughts on making a bold deal for Celebrini?