[News] With the 18th OA pick, the Flames select C Cole Reschny

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I always push for size, but I really like this pick- he'll play at 6'0"perhaps, and even if he doesn't- he's farmboy strong, built like a fire hydrant, and plays much bigger than his size. Looks a lot like Brayden Point at times.

Out of thanks.



True, he is built like a hydrant - sometimes I think that's a good thing, and sometimes I think could also be a bit of a ceiling with early development. I trust that the Flames' strength and conditioning department took a look and feel there is more room, so hopefully you are right! Compete + Strength + lower center of gravity can definitely be more difficult to handle. I am definitely optimistic about this pick.

[YyjFlames]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

Not sad. Not upset at the player we got in terms of talent. Was the best player available. Calgary desperately needs centres organizationally. They need to get them as soon as possible. Holding onto Andersson and what feels like the team trying to remain competitive instead of focusing on the future is tough.

The only way reschny sticks at center is if he becomes one of the elitest of elite players like Point, Pavelski or Crosby. It could happen but the odds are remote. I hope he becomes a top six forward and both he and Coronato solidify the lw position for the next decade.

59 points in 61 games in 2023/24.
92 points in 62 games in 2024/25 (with most of them in the last half of the season).
25 points in 11 games in the 2024/25 playoffs.

He's trending in the right direction.

He has a high motor, high compete, plays bigger than his size, strong leadership skills...

I don't know how everyone isn't extremely excited about this guy.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by cral12

#Flames shiny new prospect also our 5th ranked stickhandler in the 2025 #NHLDraft.

Full in-depth profile:
https://upsidehockey.substack.com/p/...t-profile-cole

#nhldraft25 #calgary #yyc

https://twitter.com/user/status/1938789194157228312

Someone on the ESPN feed compared him to Huberdeau...

[Flamesfan05]

If he has enough skills, size dont matter

[Ziggy Lidstrom]

Originally Posted by Bonded

Yeah, if the players are about the same skill wise then take the big guy but size can’t be his main attribute. Teams all want Rantanen’s and Thompson’s but they are rare. The real big guys don’t turn out to be top six guys at a higher rate.

That’s the point. Size and skill are valuable and are why teams reach for them early as they do and always will.

Reschny is a good pick but has less likelihood to contribute if he doesn’t hit his ceiling where as bigger players can be bottom six talent that is still valuable if they don’t hit their offensive ceiling.


The real big guys don’t turn out all the time but the bigger heavier players can withstand more punishment and deliver it. Look at Barkov 63 230.

You gotta take reaches when you’re not picking at the top of the draft. That’s why this draft was special because of the first tier of center prospects and we fell into the mushy middle missing on all of them. I’m happy with Cole but I would rather any other Center from first tier.

I’m happy to have Cole make me a believer though.

[YyjFlames]

https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hoc...e-cole-reschny

“You see the style of play that the Flames play — that hard-nosed, gritty game,” he said. “They don’t take ‘no’ for an answer in a lot of situations and go to those dirty areas of the ice. I think I fit that mold and it will suit me.”

[NegativeSpace]

Originally Posted by AC

https://x.com/WesGilbertson/status/1938784592447840470

Atta boy!!!!! He’s a keeper

[Ziggy Lidstrom]

Originally Posted by YyjFlames

https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hoc...e-cole-reschny

I commend that analysis from him but doing that in junior vs the nhl is two different worlds.

When the going gets tough and a strong defensive team like Vegas is boxing us out he can raise his game to get high danger chances when we are being out muscled and boxed out.

[fotze2]

Just got off the phone with his uncle, he was my old foreman. Just chatted for 40 minutes . Said Macklin is going to have to learn to be flames fans . They are giddy though and ecstatic.
They are properly hammered over this pic.

This is thicc oiler country and that’s why i love this pick. Macklin is gonna be a cword.

[FacePaint]

Let me guess... The Honzek haters also dislike Cole? Pick a lane grumpy Gus!

[Sandman]

It's like I always say, size will always be listed as an "asset" in hockey, and lack of size will always be a "detriment". If you can be an effective player in the NHL without size, then congratulations- you have made it, DESPITE being small.

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Just got off the phone with his uncle, he was my old foreman. Just chatted for 40 minutes . Said Macklin is going to have to learn to be flames fans . They are giddy though and ecstatic.
They are properly hammered over this pic.

This is thicc oiler country and that’s why i love this pick. Macklin is gonna be a cword.

Would be pretty sweet if he turns into a stud for the flames, and the whole community backs us because of it

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Just got off the phone with his uncle, he was my old foreman. Just chatted for 40 minutes . Said Macklin is going to have to learn to be flames fans . They are giddy though and ecstatic.
They are properly hammered over this pic.

This is thicc oiler country and that’s why i love this pick. Macklin is gonna be a cword.

Awesome, fotze!

[JTech780]

Well if Calgary’s skating coach can work her magic, and he can find that extra gear. He wasn’t my first choice at this pick, and it sort of feels like they chose position over best player available, but I am hopeful that they got this one right. Hard to argue the production especially in the playoffs.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by JTech780

Well if Calgary’s skating coach can work her magic, and he can find that extra gear. He wasn’t my first choice at this pick, and it sort of feels like they chose position over best player available, but I am hopeful that they got this one right. Hard to argue the production especially in the playoffs.

There ya go, JT!

[Reggie Dunlop]

Chico Reschny

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by JTech780

Well if Calgary’s skating coach can work her magic, and he can find that extra gear. He wasn’t my first choice at this pick, and it sort of feels like they chose position over best player available, but I am hopeful that they got this one right. Hard to argue the production especially in the playoffs.

Kindel vs Cootes vs Reschny will be fun to watch

[Tbull8]

Meh, if Kindel looks great, whatever. 7 picks ahead means we didnt really have a shot at him

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Meh, if Kindel looks great, whatever. 7 picks ahead means we didnt really have a shot at him

For sure but he was a huge reach. Flames couldn't have got Cootes either. If you want it for the Flames then it is Reschny vs Zonnon(?)

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by NegativeSpace

Atta boy!!!!! He’s a keeper

he's gonna be an Oilers killer. Nothing more dangerous than someone who grew up your team's fan