Flames 2013 Draft Discussion - Page 129 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

MrMastodonFarm · 04-25-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GoFlamesGo1989

I just get this feeling Monahan is gunna be the best Center to come out of this draft. Big strong player with great offensive instincts with great leadership qualities. He put up really good numbers on a god awful 67's team. Building a team around Monahan Sven Backlund and Brodie would be fantastic.

I love the idea of drafting Monahan too. I think it just gives the Flames so much more options up front. He'll be a centre at the NHL level and it will take the pressure of a guy like Jankowski to play the middle when he reaches the NHL.

A 1-2-3 of Monahan, Backlund and Reinhart would be fantastic. Monahan is a true number one guy, Backlund is the prototype two-way 2nd line centre and Reinhart is the 3rd liner you dream of.

I've tried to steer clear of of focusing on one or two guys, to not be one of those posters that gets pissed if their guy isn't taken.. but Monahan is exciting.

GoFlamesGo1989 · 04-25-2013, 10:55 PM

Yeah and if Jankowski pans out we are suddenly not a small team anymore

StrykerSteve · 04-25-2013, 10:57 PM

Jankowski is YEARS away. He should not be factored into any decisions.

$ven27 · 04-25-2013, 10:57 PM

If the Flames pick Monahan, I won't be disappointed, but I won't be as happy as I would've been if we picked Lindholm. I just don't see him being a #1C, but what do I know? Hopefully I eat some crow if the Flames draft him.

MrMastodonFarm · 04-25-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Jankowski is YEARS away. He should not be factored into any decisions.

I don't think anyone is, I certainly wasn't.

Roof-Daddy · 04-25-2013, 11:00 PM

If the Flames select Monahan, how likely would it be for him to play for the Flames next season as an 18 year old?

GoFlamesGo1989 · 04-25-2013, 11:01 PM

I just don't see Lindholm as being a number 1 Center. He reminds me of Backlund with just a little more physical element. Don't get me wrong but Monahan has size and is NHL ready. Steve Spott Canada says he has NHL hockey IQ already. The guy hasn't even played a pro game yet. That is high praise.

GoFlamesGo1989 · 04-25-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Jankowski is YEARS away. He should not be factored into any decisions.

I was referring to the future not next year bud lol

MrMastodonFarm · 04-25-2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

If the Flames select Monahan, how likely would it be for him to play for the Flames next season as an 18 year old?

I think he can step in. I wouldn't expect too much from him but I think he can play in the NHL this October.

GoFlamesGo1989 · 04-25-2013, 11:04 PM

Jones
Mackinnon
Drouin
Barkov
Monahan
Nichuskin

Are the only players NHL ready

JurassicTunga12 · 04-25-2013, 11:06 PM

Can Lindholm play in the NHL next season? I assume he'd go back for another year in Sweden most likely.

GoFlamesGo1989 · 04-25-2013, 11:08 PM

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opin...ht-future.html

The Canadian head coach also had some acclaim for 18-year-old centre Sean Monahan, when the coach remarked, "his hockey sense, in my mind, is at a National Hockey League level right now."

"He has elite hockey sense," Spott said of Monahan. "He is just one of those players who can play in any situation - 5-on-5, 5-on-4, on your [penalty kill]. Sean has that innate ability. He is going to be an elite NHL player. There is no doubt about that."

kyuss275 · 04-25-2013, 11:11 PM

Not going to surprise me if Monahan gets taken 5th.

GoFlamesGo1989 · 04-25-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kyuss275

Not going to surprise me if Monahan gets taken 5th.

Then I pray that we get the 5th pick. This is a Center who makes players around him better. We have been needing this for years. The kid is like automatic in the face off dot as well. He has all the attributes every Flame fan as been dreaming about for a Center. Now we finally have that chance so lets not mess it up.

Bar-Down · 04-25-2013, 11:23 PM

Yeah I really want us to get Monahan, but we must draft before the Oilers because I think they will select him before us.

T@T · 04-25-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Jankowski is YEARS away. He should not be factored into any decisions.

Just wondering, how many years is YEARS?

Personally I don't see him finishing college,people forget how young he is (month older than Monahan) and he will fill out his frame quickly...2 years max IMO.

The Professor · 04-25-2013, 11:29 PM

Can someone clarify the rules for deciding draft order?

Some are saying that we have the ROW tie-breaker. But I think it's in the wrong direction. We have 19, Carolina 18, Edmonton 15, Nashville 14. So, we need those teams to actually have more points than us to leap us in the standings, correct?

As far as hopes and dreams - I just am hoping we can snag Lindholm or Monahan. But, my fear, if we end up in 7th (which is still quite likely, even though fourth is possible!), that the 'Big 4' plus these two centres are gone.

After the draft lottery, it's gonna be a loooong wait until the draft!

kn · 04-25-2013, 11:30 PM

Updating stats from sportsclubstats:

30) 0%
29) 0%
28) 0%
27) 6%
26) 24%
25) 36%
24) 33%

At worst we're drafting 8th, at best 4th (barring winning the lottery), but most likely 6, or 7.

Probably Lindholm/Monahan...

expatflame · 04-25-2013, 11:30 PM

Tried to find this answer online with no avail but does anyone know how our St. Louis pick is decided? Is it by final regular season standings or by playoff finish?

kn · 04-25-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

Can someone clarify the rules for deciding draft order?

Some are saying that we have the ROW tie-breaker. But I think it's in the wrong direction. We have 19, Carolina 18, Edmonton 15, Nashville 14. So, we need those teams to actually have more points than us to leap us in the standings, correct?

That's my understanding. ROW is not in our favour.