Craig's List 2014 Prospects

[Yoho]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

With the Islander win tonight the chance of us getting Reinhart, Bennett, or Leon became a real possibility.

And a 10.7% chance of getting Aaron

[djsFlames]

Isles win again!

3 point gap on 4th place now with equal games played.

[Vulcan]

Bennett

• plays with great ammount of fire and passion in this game
• almost single handedly brought Kingston up from a losing culture
• taken the Fronteacs by the boot straps and dragged them along on his back all season
• not huge but plays a really phyisical style
• very chippy and agressive player and a real agitator and agressor
• plays as hard in the offensive zone as the defensive zone
• very complete player and not a whole lot not to like about his game

The bold part is what makes me just a tad nervous. Can he transfer his physical game to the NHL without getting injured?
Still, if he's what's left for the 4th pick, I'd take him.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

The bold part is what makes me just a tad nervous. Can he transfer his physical game to the NHL without getting injured?
Still, if he's what's left for the 4th pick, I'd take him.

He's 6'0" 178. in a couple of years he'll be the right weight. He'll be just fine up in the NHL. Dustin Brown is 6'0" and 202 fully developed. Thats as close to a comparison as you're going to get physically.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by moon

Considering Bennett was 3rd to start behind the top 2 guys it seems a little harsh to punish him for not "rising."

And where has Draisaitl been rising? He seems to have been in the next group after the top 3 to start the season and is still in that group now.

I'm not punishing Bennett at all (sorry if I gave that impression, but I am not seeing how I did).

I'm just saying that Draisaitl shouldn't be discounted because he started lower and rose through the season. You have to consider the possibility that if it is based on improvement and not just an initial under-ranking, that he could eventually surpass the others.

And I would say that he isn't necessarily in the next tier past the top 3. Many people now include him with the top tier.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by dammage79

He's 6'0" 178. in a couple of years he'll be the right weight. He'll be just fine up in the NHL. Dustin Brown is 6'0" and 202 fully developed. Thats as close to a comparison as you're going to get physically.

Yeah, in a couple of years. I'm going on the premise that these first 4 guys are talented enough to step into the NHL next season. Bennett though talented enough may need another year in junior just to fill out. I'm not saying he isn't ready, just that his playing style is a consideration.

[dammage79]

IMO, Draisaitl and Ekblad are the only ones with NHL ready size but then again. I think all of them need another year with their perspective junior clubs.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by Wolfman

If Cammy doesn't get you a 1st on an expiring contract, those two guys won't. Heck even Vanek couldn't get a 1st. If Glencross would waive that would be spectacular, cap friendly contract. If Cammy walks you can't lose more than one of them though.

You can't base player value accurately upon how much they fetched at this year's draft. Don't forget how Garth Snow really ####ed everyone over by holding out. The asking prices were projected higher.

And Vanek was sold for peanuts. Adequate.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Yoho

And a 10.7% chance of getting Aaron

Is Reinharts middle name Aaron?

[sureLoss]

Latest Flames chances including lottery odds (might slightly change after the Oilers game)

1st overall 10.2%
2nd overall 0.0%
3rd overall 0.3%
4th overall 46.3%
5th overall 37.8%
6th overall 5.1%
7th overall 0.3%
8th overall 0.0%
9th overall 0.0%
10th overall 0.0%


Top Scenarios (accounting for 98.2% of possible outcomes):
46.1% Flames finish 27th and retain the 4th overall pick
24.9% Flames finish 27th and get bumped down to 5th overall pick
12.9% Flames finish 26th and retain the 5th overall pick
8.5% Flames finish 27th and win the lottery for 1st overall pick
4.4% Flames finish 26th and are bumped down to 6th overall pick
1.5% Flames finish 26th and win the lottery for 1st overall pick

[MrMastodonFarm]

Stupid draft lottery. Really hoping we stay at 4th spot... and draft Bennett.

[nik-]

Finally getting into primo pick territory and then having someone behind us win the lottery would be such a dick punch.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Stupid draft lottery. Really hoping we stay at 4th spot... and draft Bennett.

If Florida take the #2 overall spot and pick Ekblad, I'm pretty sure this will end up happening. If not, Draisaitl/Bennett lands in our laps.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Sean Monahan and Sam Bennett would be a nice 1-2 punch.

Best since Nieuwendyk and Reichel.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Wonder if Bennett would get #93 or take Gilmour's old #39.

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Wonder if Bennett would get #93 or take Gilmour's old #39.

93. Isn't galiardi 39 anyways?

[nik-]

Burke said he doesn't like high numbers, it would have to be 39.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Not sure if Galiardi will even be here next year.

[SanFranFlamesFan]

One question - why is everyone under the impression that Edmonton wants Draisitl? Why wouldn't they want one of the big 3 (Reinhart, Ekblad or Bennett) that most of us want?

Did I miss an interview where Edmonton pumped him up? Or is it just because he's 30 lbs heavier? He's about the same height as Reinhart and 2" taller than Bennett.

[BlackWallStreet]

I don't see why burke would care about a jersey number being high or low.. Makes no sense

If the kid wants to wear 93 then let him