[News] With the 32nd OA pick, the Flames select C Cullen Potter

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Joe Mullen vibes?

Joe couldn’t skate

This guy flies

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Bonded

Who’s the bigger swing that was left? Potter is the swing based on draft rankings.

Ivan Ryabkin.

I’m still hoping we manage to pull him tomorrow.

[really?]

From the videos, he has a Kyle Connor vibe.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Potter's 22 points rank 45rd all-time for U-18 players in the NCAA, 23rd all-time for goals by U-18 players (13, tied with Cammalleri), and 52nd all-time for PPG (0.63).

Getting a Cammalleri-ish player would be killer. Hopefully he figures it out

[Caged Great]

I do like the skill set of the players we took. Easily a good grab for talent. Just strange that the team is really over loaded on the left side and don’t really have much of anything on the right side or up the middle. If the flames can make trades to get players in those positions, then it’ll be fine.

Just wondering what the other shoe will be.

[sureLoss]

Conroy on 960 says he tried to move up late in the 1st to grab Potter.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Bonded

Yup, seems like teams can always go find a bottom six guy with size

Not when they're locked up for 8 years with a NTC.

[Mindtravellee]

Would it be possible to put Sandmans write ups in the first post as well?

[Wolfman]

Correct me if I'm wrong. There's a few rounds to go tomorrow. Why are some people panicking? Lol

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Ivan Ryabkin.

I’m still hoping we manage to pull him tomorrow.

I don’t see him as a pick for the Flames. Conroy is big on culture and attitude and sounds like Ryabkin’s is awful

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Wolfman

Correct me if I'm wrong. There's a few rounds to go tomorrow. Why are some people panicking? Lol

Clearly you misunderstand. All future drafts are being cancelled as of midnight tonight. The players the Flames have in their system now are the only ones they're ever going to get.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Not when they're locked up for 8 years with a NTC.

I wish I could thank this

[Icon]

Originally Posted by Bonded

I don’t see him as a pick for the Flames. Conroy is big on culture and attitude and sounds like Ryabkin’s is awful

Out of thanks.

Agree big time.

[DJones]

Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne

I thought both were C's?

I edited it within like twenty seconds. You're quick

[Fighting Banana Slug]

I probably would have preferred Spence or McKinney, but I think this is great value. Strangely, was worried they would pick Potter at 18, which I would hate. At 32, I kinda like it.

[bigrangy]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Ivan Ryabkin.

I’m still hoping we manage to pull him tomorrow.

He’ll be there at 54 and I hope he’s a Flame then!

[FBI]

Originally Posted by InternationalVillager

I get so shocked that out of all the fanbases in the NHL - we spent 8 years being electrified by Gaudreau and we don't waste any chance we get to blast players for being "undersized". It's mind numbing.

And Fleury

[traptor]

Originally Posted by bluejays

Guys, this team is nowhere near championship. I get they're missing size and all, but there's always next years and the following years' picks. We're not just going with our own either. There will be high picks we get from the deals. This team is going for talent and speed and that's great to see. More elements will be brought in over time.

Yup end high end producers up front. Size is a nice to have right now.

[Demaeon]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Sounds like another diminutive player with a high ceiling.

He just looks small because the ceiling is so high.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by JTech780

True, but they already drafted Reachny who is undersized, Parekh, who is awesome, but is small. I love the skill of these players, but if this is the core it’s missing a key component.

The first 20 times you listed this, I didn't understand.
Got it now though.
Thanks