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Originally Posted by CalgarySames
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?
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Chicago, or whomever, is not giving up Celebrini. You win with elite talent. The cost would be so exorbitant Calgary could not afford it. Chicago is the last team that needs extra picks.