If there's an early run on defensemen then I'm hoping Helenius/Catton is still there for the Flames and gives us a top Center prospect. If all of the Defensemen with top pair potential are off the board, and Lindstrom/Catton/Helenius are gone by the time we get to our pick, I hope we take Tij even though he's another winger.
Order of preference for me:
1) Celebrini (C)
2) Lindstrom (C)
3) Demidov (C/LW)
4) Levshunov (D)
5) Silayev (D)
6) Dickinson (D)
7) Parekh (D)
8) Buium (D)
9) Helenius (C)
10) Catton (C)
11) Iginla (LW/RW)
Without a doubt a #8 overall pick would fantastic if we could get it. IMO there's still an outside chance that Demidov or Lindstrom drop to that pick because of an run on defensemen, and if not the Flames are still left with a top-pair potential D by that pick. I also have a feeling that Eiserman will get picked alot higher than he's been projected. My money is on Arizona or Columbus taking a gamble on the scoring pedigree and ignoring the warts.
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