[My2Cents]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

As a general rule, I like this line of thinking - build the defense first, then build outward.

However, the draft is the draft, and you should take what you're given - BPA. And along with BPA, you have to be aware of where your organization is. The Flames just drafted a defenseman that looks like he is going to be a stud. Great, but that alone isn't enough. However, they also just acquired another kid that is looking like a stud (better than anyone imagined at this point), as well as another young defenseman who is looking really good, and would be making the team as a 21 year old, if they didn't have so many NHL bodies. All in all, the Flames have a very deep prospect pool on defense, including some high-end talent.

Conversely, they do not have a single center in the organization, under the age of 30, that projects to be top 9. None. They need at least 3, and probably more than that. Generally, you shouldn't let position dictate your draft focus. But the Flames are very deep everywhere but C, literally have NO Cs, and this draft is full of high quality Cs.

Don't overthink it - accept that the draft is going to give us exactly what we need here.

Absolutely agree. If we are in the top of this draft you take the best player available. Just saying if you have two players you rank about even and ones a D, I am inclined to take the D over the C this year.

But of course you need to hit on your top draft picks, so you take the best prospect always.