Tough choice:
Kylington - still need to learn the defensive game and had a concussion in his first year of the AHL.
Shinkaruk - He was solid in his NHL games, but I don't think played well enough to guarantee himself a spot on the NHL roster next season.
Hickey - Made the World Juniors but didn't play that well in college last season.
Mangiapane - Put up a ton of points in junior, but I think he will struggle to produce in the AHL, at least in his first season.
Anderssen - One of the best defensemen in Junior hockey but has conditioning concerns.
Pribyl - Hard to judge coming from the Czech league, but besides Shinkaruk might the most skilled NHL ready forward. Though he is recovering from an injury.
I have to go with Shinkaruk. The guy has a good chance on being in the top-6 next season. If he was a Flames draft pick, he would be higher on a lot of fans rankings.
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