[dammage79]

Doesn't really matter how the Flames landed at their draft position anymore. What matters now is that they use that pick as best they see it. Which is more important than how best WE see it.

At 9, they're going to get a fantastic prospect.

And as a little bonus there's still the lottery. Chances are slim but there's a chance at top 2.

Win the lottery and you get Macklin.
Win 2nd you get the pick of the litter.
Pick 9th you get a great prospect.

All is good on the draft front.

Add in the fact they can pick 8 times in the first 4 rounds, even better.

I know who I like at all potential spots. And there's like maybe one or two player in the top 13 I'd be like " Really? That's the guy you want over player x or player y??"

But I also trust Conroy implicitly when it comes to drafting, that's his #1 thing in his tool box as GM, the draft.