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Originally Posted by simmer2

I picked Miettenen at 32 in the CPHL draft. I think he's a strong possibility to sneak into the late first. NHL teams still covet size, especially at the centre position. He's big, can skate, put up 31g 36a for 67pts in 66 GP after moving to Canada at the age of 17 because he wants to make the NHL.

Looking at the mix of other Centres with size in the draft after Celebrini, you have:


- Lindstrom at 6'4 (will likely be gone when the Flames pick at 9)
- Beaudoin at 6'2, projected to go in the 20's
- Boisvert at 6'2, projected to go in the 20's
- O'Reilly at 6'1, projected to go in the 30's to 40's
- Surin at 6'1, projected to go in the 20's to 30's
- Letourneau at 6'6, projected to go late 20's to 30's
- Miettenen at 6'3, projected to go in the 20's to 30's

Outside of Lindstrom, Miettenen is the fastest, 2nd biggest after the giant Letourneau, had good point totals in his rookie season in the WHL, has skill, defensive responsibility, a high motor and compete, but maybe hasn't had as much international exposure. Add all those up, and I wonder why he hasn't been mocked higher more consistently.

He has a high floor, with upside of 2nd Line centre (who knows, kids can always surprise into more, or less). I tend to think he'd be a great pick for the Flames with their 28th pick. Can't see him getting to their 2nd rounder with the mix of tools he has.

Where is Hage?