I think the Flames have 3 bluechippers - they may not be the bluest of the blue, though Parsons is close. But overall I would say Janko, Parsons and Valimaki (based on early understanding since the draft) I would classify as such.
I would draw the Maginot Line after 11.
When I look at the next 5 on the list: Rittich, Poirier, Phillips, Klimchuk, Sihnkaruk - I see a group of which I think perhaps 1 makes it. So that seems to be into long-shot territory.
Hathaway confuses things at 17 as i think he has a more legit chance to be an every day NHLer.
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