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Originally Posted by YyjFlames
I'm still really intrigued by Ben Kindel, who is a fast riser, landing at 25 on McKenzie's list.
Love to hear from anyone who has seen him play, as he's now right where the Flames are projected to draft, although the way he's rising, he could land in the top 15 by draft day.
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I'm not so convinced he'll go that high, and I'm not sure he'll even be picked in the first round. There's been a bias towards smaller players in the last few drafts (last year in particular), and most of Kindel's physical tools grade at just above average- his brain, vision, and hockey sense are off the charts though. He's a fairly good skater, but definitely not a burner, his defense is just ok, and his size will always be a detriment. Andrew Cristall is an offensive wizard, and was taken in the second round by Washington.
Kindel is on pace for 116 points in 67 games though, so it will be interesting to see where he's picked. I think if anyone under 6'0" is taken in the first (other than Eklund), it's going to be Reschny- his game translates too damn well to the NHL.