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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
But if you look at the list, which of those guys could be realistically used to acquire a strong centre prospect.
Parekh - yes. But they aren't doing that.
Poirier? Nope. Injuries and still hasn't established his readiness.
Mews? Tons of upside. Probably worth now when drafted, but questions remain about if he is an NHL dman.
Bru? Similarly value is probably a little from when he was traded. But is he going to net you a good centre prospect? Doubtful
Morin? Doubtful.
Right now it is a position of potential strength. But that potential hasn't yet been realized.
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As of today, I'd keep Parekh and Mews. Admittedly the easy/safe choice. The Flames were pretty quick to sign Morin to an ELC so they must see something there. Do the remainder get you a good centerman by themselves. No. But that cupboard is so bare right now. Assuming Rooney is gone next year, we only have two 'true' NHL centerman next year. Hopefully Zary keeps doing what he's doing and that certainly helps (I don't believe in Sharangovich as a centerman, but hope I'm wrong). Flames need prospects for future and players for near future. If you need a pick and a prospect to get what the Flames are looking for, this pool of prospects would be where I'd dip into. Or just trade a B-level d prospect (I believe that is the tier Wheeler has most of these guys) for a B-level center prospect, this is also something the Flames may consider. They could also just draft nothing but centerman this year and flip the script entirely.