Here's the top 30 in 2015. I get that there is a lot of movement in a re-draft but is there anyone that supplants McAvi at first overall? I don't think so.
# Player Nationality NHL Team College/Junior/Club Team
1 Connor McDavid (C) Canada Edmonton Oilers Erie Otters (OHL)
2 Jack Eichel (C) United States Buffalo Sabres Boston University Terriers (Hockey East)
3 Dylan Strome (C) Canada Arizona Coyotes Erie Otters (OHL)
4 Mitch Marner (C/RW) Canada Toronto Maple Leafs London Knights (OHL)
5 Noah Hanifin (D) United States Carolina Hurricanes Boston College Eagles (Hockey East)
6 Pavel Zacha (C) Czech Republic New Jersey Devils Sarnia Sting (OHL)
7 Ivan Provorov (D) Russia Philadelphia Flyers Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
8 Zach Werenski (D) United States Columbus Blue Jackets Michigan Wolverines (Big Ten)
9 Timo Meier (RW) Switzerland San Jose Sharks Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
10 Mikko Rantanen (RW) Finland Colorado Avalanche TPS (Liiga)
11 Lawson Crouse (LW) Canada Florida Panthers Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
12 Denis Gurianov (RW) Russia Dallas Stars Lada Togliatti (KHL)
13 Jakub Zboril (D) Czech Republic Boston Bruins (from Los Angeles)1 Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
14 Jake DeBrusk (LW) Canada Boston Bruins Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
15 Zachary Senyshyn (RW) Canada Boston Bruins (from Calgary)2 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
16 Mathew Barzal (C) Canada New York Islanders (from Pittsburgh via Edmonton)3 Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
17 Kyle Connor (LW) United States Winnipeg Jets Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
18 Thomas Chabot (D) Canada Ottawa Senators Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
19 Evgeny Svechnikov (LW) Russia Detroit Red Wings Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
20 Joel Eriksson Ek (C) Sweden Minnesota Wild Farjestad BK (SHL)
21 Colin White (C) United States Ottawa Senators (from NY Islanders via Buffalo)4 U.S. NTDP (USHL)
22 Ilya Samsonov (G) Russia Washington Capitals Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL)
23 Brock Boeser (RW) United States Vancouver Canucks Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
24 Travis Konecny (C) Canada Philadelphia Flyers (from Nashville via Toronto)5 Ottawa 67's (OHL)
25 Jack Roslovic (C) United States Winnipeg Jets (from St. Louis via Buffalo)6 U.S. NTDP (USHL)
26 Noah Juulsen (D) Canada Montreal Canadiens Everett Silvertips (WHL)
27 Jacob Larsson (D) Sweden Anaheim Ducks Frolunda HC (SHL)
28 Anthony Beauvillier (LW) Canada New York Islanders (from NY Rangers via Tampa Bay)7 Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
29 Gabriel Carlsson (D) Sweden Columbus Blue Jackets (from Tampa Bay via Philadelphia and Toronto)8 Linkopings HC (SHL)
30 Nick Merkley (RW) Canada Arizona Coyotes (from Chicago)9 Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
Who. Effing caaaaaaaaaaaarrrrreeees about some Oiler. Flames put in the work make really good changes and we still devolve to talking about the God damned stupid greasy no good Oileerz. Who sucked so hard into drafting the best puck hog in the game. Whoop dee doo basil.
Back to Kadri.
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after Kadri seemingly being the Leafs favourite whipping boy for so long, I was happy for him to do so well with the Avs. I'm really happy to see him with the Flames now and am looking forward to watching him settle in and find his role on this team.
after Kadri seemingly being the Leafs favourite whipping boy for so long, I was happy for him to do so well with the Avs. I'm really happy to see him with the Flames now and am looking forward to watching him settle in and find his role on this team.
He was immature at the time. Missing practices or being late, laissez faire many occasions, and of course the many suspensions at the wrong time. Most of it was very well deserved. Has he grown up? Hopefully. Anyway, my take is the Flames will regret giving him a 7 year deal. The price isn’t bad short term but after four seasons it’ll be another albatross we’ll have to pay to take off our hands. I understand why the team did it, to go all in this year, but it’s painful to see how this will be managed in a few years. Anyway, if they are indeed going all in, I hope Kessel is signed.
He was immature at the time. Missing practices or being late, laissez faire many occasions, and of course the many suspensions at the wrong time. Most of it was very well deserved. Has he grown up? Hopefully. Anyway, my take is the Flames will regret giving him a 7 year deal. The price isn’t bad short term but after four seasons it’ll be another albatross we’ll have to pay to take off our hands. I understand why the team did it, to go all in this year, but it’s painful to see how this will be managed in a few years. Anyway, if they are indeed going all in, I hope Kessel is signed.
Except Kadri's contract is very buyout friendly in the last 2-3 years, I believe 2.33 million a year.
It is kinda crazy how this signing helps out the center depth on this team, which was needed. As others have said, I can see pairs for the top 9 and then we'll see where the other wingers fall in. The 4th line looks pretty set, imo, unless Ruzicka can make some noise.
Looks like Dube, Toffoli and Pelletier will jostle for the top 3 lines, unless BT decides to trade or sign another RW (Kessel?). Pelletier on the 3rd line? Going to be a very fun team to watch.
It is kinda crazy how this signing helps out the center depth on this team, which was needed. As others have said, I can see pairs for the top 9 and then we'll see where the other wingers fall in. The 4th line looks pretty set, imo, unless Ruzicka can make some noise.
Looks like Dube, Toffoli and Pelletier will jostle for the top 3 lines, unless BT decides to trade or sign another RW (Kessel?). Pelletier on the 3rd line? Going to be a very fun team to watch.
Kadri's addition, solidifying the C position, is huge.
What would really help now is if Dube or Pelletier could take a step forward.
I am fine giving them the chance. And if they don't, the Flames can use the banked cap space to add a significant RW for the second half of the season
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It is kinda crazy how this signing helps out the center depth on this team, which was needed. As others have said, I can see pairs for the top 9 and then we'll see where the other wingers fall in. The 4th line looks pretty set, imo, unless Ruzicka can make some noise.
Looks like Dube, Toffoli and Pelletier will jostle for the top 3 lines, unless BT decides to trade or sign another RW (Kessel?). Pelletier on the 3rd line? Going to be a very fun team to watch.
You know that was his nickname at some point in junior high.
Kadri's addition, solidifying the C position, is huge.
What would really help now is if Dube or Pelletier could take a step forward.
I am fine giving them the chance. And if they don't, the Flames can use the banked cap space to add a significant RW for the second half of the season
Flames went into last year with an open spot in the top 4 left D and the battle was between Zadorov, Kylington, Valimaki or whoever else could step up and Kylington seized the opportunity after passing through waivers the year before.
I do feel Dube has more to give and could seize that spot but I also wonder if Coleman doesn’t just take a spot on one of the top 2 lines and is either RW for Lindy or Kadri?
I feel like if the Flames signed Kessel he would be on the 2nd line with Mangiapane and Backlund. If the Flames signed Rodrigues he would be on the third line with Bscklund and Dube while Coleman steps into one of the top 2 lines
Ring of Fire CGY with a nice video of all of Kadri's primary points from last season
That was a great highlight package. He moves pretty quick with the puck, and has better vision than I thought. He seems more than capable of driving the play for his line. There was some highlight reel goals in there. Really excited to see what this group can do now that they’re deep at center
