[Caged Great]

The 4 main prospects

Janko - Easily NHL ready. Would not be shocked if he becomes a Monahan lite calibre two way forward sooner than later. Just smart all over the ice. He is always in the right place at the right time. Just a matter of him getting experience in the NHL to see where he can go. Has top 6 upside and could very well become a key part of the team moving forward. If the Flames keep Backlund long term, it may end up being that Janko forces Bennett to the wing.

Foo - He's very good and if the Flames were not as deep, there would not be a question of his making the team. As of right now, I think it wouldn't hurt him to start the year in Stockton and get a ton of 1st line ice time down there. If there's injuries, I think he'll be a legitimate candidate to be a call up. It also makes for some flexibility in terms of when the Flames have to eventually need to move some forward contracts because of $$ concerns. He is legit.

Andersson - Getting better, but still makes some sloppy plays. Should probably get more time in Stockton along with Kylington. No need to rush either of them, especially with the depth on defense the Flames have.

Valimaki - Best defense prospect since Dion? Just like with Foo, if the Flames weren't deep, he'd get a shot at least for a few games. It's exciting to see another guy of that calibre in the organization. Kulak and the 2015 picks need to show a lot as Valimaki may come in and steal their job if they don't step up sooner than later. Would not be entirely shocked if he's the #6 in 2018-19.