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Originally Posted by dissentowner
My top 5 hopeful picks that could be realistic for Calgary although some are going to require moving up.
1. McQueen - willing to risk the back issues for his ceiling. Would have to trade up.
2. Ben Kindel - My pick for the steal of the draft, his skating is smooth and his agility and edge work are top notch but he needs to get faster. Plays bigger than his size and can win faceoffs. He can play C or W in the NHL.
3. Kashawn Aitcheson - a LD that punishes opposition and makes crisp passes. Has a bomb for a shot. Would have to trade up.
4. Cole Reschny - Just a solid C, really athletic and has a very good 200 foot game. Don't see him having the offensive upside of Kindel but would be a solid 2nd line C down the road imo.
5. Cameron Reid LD - Reid is a fantastic two way D prospect who skates really well. Just a great athlete that fills a hole we need. Not the biggest guy at 6'0 190lbd right now but he is going to be a top 4 D in the NHL, no doubt.
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If McQueen is there at 18 I agree he should be picked. No way he makes it to 32.
The other 4 I like, in this order:
Reschny
Cootes
Aitcheson
Kindel