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Old 06-24-2025, 07:39 AM   #888
TOfan
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Originally Posted by browntrout View Post
Not sure how I feel about McQueen, I like his scoring ability, he skates well for his size, which can be a challenge for taller guys. A little worried about his back. He seems to play a style suited for a smaller frame, not sure how well that will translate to the NHL where space is harder to come by. He needs to bulk up, and be more of a play driver, use his size, and outmuscle guys instead out scoring them if that makes sense.

He's a gamble, he is going to need to work on alot of aspects of his game if he is going to be successful. A project, not sure the flames should take him, they already have a project in honzek
Bukula/Constantino had McQueen 4OA in their mock draft, for what it’s worth. Believe they said were it not for injury concerns, he could have been in the conversation for 1OA.

I think it would be a good bet for the Flames. The acquisition cost also, in all likelihood, steers them a little more towards a rebuild type move (just don’t say that out loud). McQueen obviously would go back to junior and probably could use the following year as well whether that would be NCAA/Jr or AHL if eligible. In other words, the Flames can still be patient.

I like it but if there’s a way for the Flames to get into the top end of the draft I’m not sure I would take McQueen over Desyones or Frondell.
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