Flames 2013 Draft Discussion

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Phanuthier

Just a guess, but we're after Barkov.

Not sure what its gonna cost.

Well it does seem like Nashville's pick is in play, and my guess as to whether they will drop down is a question of what the drop off is in their eyes of Barkov to Lindholm/Monahan compared to what the Flames are offering.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

McKenzie saying scouts voted Hartman as the toughest player to play against in this draft class

I'm a fan of his- I hope he's still around at 22. not the biggest guy but he has plenty of heart and toughness, kinda like Mike Richards(not comparing them directly)

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

Nichushkin, Gauthier and Morrissey at our picks

I would be shocked if Morrissey was still there at 28

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary

Nichushkin frightens me... Sure hope they stay away from him...

yeah me too. he seemed to have a huge chip on his shoulder at the combine. he'll go home when he doesn't get his way IMO

[StrykerSteve]

Monahan, Zykov and Morrissey would make me a very happy Flames fan.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Well it does seem like Nashville's pick is in play, and my guess as to whether they will drop down is a question of what the drop off is in their eyes of Barkov to Lindholm/Monahan compared to what the Flames are offering.

Yeah I doubt we could trade up with anybody but TB or NSH.

#4 for #6 + #22 + 5th rounder

Would NSH turn that down? Barkov just seems like a perfect fit for us.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Yeah I doubt we could trade up with anybody but TB or NSH.

#4 for #6 + #22 + 5th rounder

Would NSH turn that down? Barkov just seems like a perfect fit for us.

Here is to hoping David Polie thinks Barkov is overrated and Barkov's Russian last name brings back flashbacks of dealing with Radulov

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I'm a fan of his- I hope he's still around at 22. not the biggest guy but he has plenty of heart and toughness, kinda like Mike Richards(not comparing them directly)

http://www.nhl.com/ice/search.htm?ta...x=-1141&y=-112

Compares himself to Richards and I would compare them directly. I think he has just as much Captaincy potential as Monahan.

[ignite09]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Yeah I doubt we could trade up with anybody but TB or NSH.

#4 for #6 + #22 + 5th rounder

Would NSH turn that down? Barkov just seems like a perfect fit for us.

With NSH supposedly interested in both Lindholm/Nichushkin, I think that #6 pic is going to put us ahead of any other team trying to land that pick. So hopefully a lesser deal can get it done. With that said, I'd be willing to overpay too the tune of #6 + #22 + Backlund if that is what is needed.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

All I rememer about Hartman is watching him bulldoze people over at the WJC. He was a monster in that tournament.

[PlayfulGenius]

Originally Posted by ignite09

With NSH supposedly interested in both Lindholm/Nichushkin, I think that #6 pic is going to put us ahead of any other team trying to land that pick. So hopefully a lesser deal can get it done. With that said, I'd be willing to overpay too the tune of #6 + #22 + Backlund if that is what is needed.

Wow... I don't see the title of GM in your future

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

All I rememer about Hartman is watching him bulldoze people over at the WJC. He was a monster in that tournament.

Yep, he was a very key cog in the U.S scheme. I rememeber watching him thinking "Gee, I'd really like to see him play for the Flames". And He fits the draft mold for Feaster and Weisbrod to a T. Buttons mock draft got me pumped. Four more sleeps

[sureLoss]

Some insight into the Devils:

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 2m One tidbit on the draft at the end of that blog post. Devils will pick a forward over a D if they consider them equal players. However ...


Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice now
I know they have interest in the 3 big D that could go in top 10 -- Jones, Nurse, Ristolainen. Won't get Jones, but maybe 1 of other 2.

[Eric]

Monahan, Hartman, Morrissey👍

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by ignite09

With NSH supposedly interested in both Lindholm/Nichushkin, I think that #6 pic is going to put us ahead of any other team trying to land that pick. So hopefully a lesser deal can get it done. With that said, I'd be willing to overpay too the tune of #6 + #22 + Backlund if that is what is needed.

So you would trade what could realistically turn out to be Monahan, Zykov and Backlund to move up 2 stops to get Barkov (who may be available at 6 anyway)?

Nothing personal, but some of you have completely lost your mind with this draft.

Also: Cammalleri, Tanguay and a 6th to move up 2 spots? Good God.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Monahan, Zykov and Morrissey would make me a very happy Flames fan.

Exactly what I am hoping for (would also be fine with Lazar instead of Zykov)

[dammage79]

Finally, a Lindholm piece from the Flames site.

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=675162

[Walter Reed]

The Oilers website had a top 12 video mock draft some here might find some interest in.
http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=675091

[Hockey_Ninja]

Is their a way to put my body into a deep sleep until Sunday? And have it feel like i was asleep for a minuet?

[nik-]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Finally, a Lindholm piece from the Flames site.

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=675162

Nice, the Flames interviewed him. Hope lives.