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Originally Posted by TOfan
Wow, you have the Flames taking Yakumcuk over Lindstrom?
Watched Yakumchuk live a few times this year and was really impressed. I think he would be a great pick. BUT, I keep thinking about Steve Ellis’s comments on speaking with Jarome about Lindstrom (DF podcast around WJC) and how impressed Iggy was.
Tough call really and a can’t lose in my mind. Maybe Lindstrom’s back is too big a risk to overlook. Have to say I’ve been a bit surprised people here aren’t talking more about a local 6’3” RHS D with a meanstreak and very good offense. Kid has potential stud written all over him.
I also like taking a D this draft and prioritizing C next. Given it usually takes D longer to mature, you can sit on Yakumchuk for at least a year, likely two. Two years down the road you could be inserting a stud, or two, into the lineup.
Also, I have to wonder where Conroy himself leans on position given he spent his career as a C.
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I'm not at all confident now with my choices, lol. I will roll the dice with my list.