[News] Flames to pick 6th in 2016 draft

[OutOfTheCube]

So, did anyone notice Bill Daly when he looked at the #4 card -- it was small, almost imperceptible, but you could tell by his face that it was the Oilers before he showed it. Almost a mix of relief and smugness, but trained to hide it. Loved it.

[Rubicant]

So if Columbus wants both Finns, what could they offer Winnipeg?

Seth Jones?

[activeStick]

What calibre NHL dman are you going to get for Tkachuk or Dubois? Probably not what the Oilers need. Vancouver has holes everywhere so I expect them to take the BPA. Don't think either team moves their picks unfortunately.

[mile]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Flames two ledges?

First ledge - Matthews, Laine, Puljujarvi
Second ledge - Dubois, Tkachuk, ??????

Who's the 6th player? A Dman? A surprise forward? Nylander?

Best guess is probably one of Nylander, Brown, Sergachev, Chychrun, Juolevi

Button did his post-lottery mock draft and had the Canucks pick Brown at 5.

[ignite09]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Flames two ledges?

First ledge - Matthews, Laine, Puljujarvi
Second ledge - Dubois, Tkachuk, ??????

Who's the 6th player? A Dman? A surprise forward? Nylander?

I say it's a D-man. I'm also one of the few who'd be OK with that.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Magnum PEI

Basically every team that wins the cup has a top-3 pick. No it doesn't guarantee anything but it's the only way to be a legit contender.

If the Flames had picked second or third in 2014, they likely still would have picked Bennett. Would the Flames with Bennett picked second overall somehow be more likely to win the Cup than they are with Bennett picked fourth overall?

Also, Monahan would arguably have been a top-3 pick in a year with a less-deep prospect pool (and is currently definitely a top-3 performer from his draft class).

[edslunch]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

What if we overpay?



We need another winger, and they aren't easily attainable. Laine would also be huge for us. The Jets could make a trade with us, and we could give them some pretty good value.

Sorry....you pick top three you keep it. Period. Forget these trade up fantasies. Not going to happen.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Flames two ledges?

First ledge - Matthews, Laine, Puljujarvi
Second ledge - Dubois, Tkachuk, ??????

Who's the 6th player? A Dman? A surprise forward? Nylander?

Probably a dman. Whichever dman they think has the best top pairing potential. Likely one of Sergachev, Juolevi or Chychrun.

[Flamescuprun2018]

Originally Posted by MrMike

Good chance it's either Nylander or Chychrun

Not Chychyrun. Too many injuries. Nylander or Brown. If the Buttons compare notes it is Brown.

[FacePaint]

Originally Posted by ignite09

I say it's a D-man. I'm also one of the few who'd be OK with that.

I agree. .. a quick look back in draft history and selecting the first dman tends to be solid.

[John Doe]

Originally Posted by Magnum PEI

Basically every team that wins the cup has a top-3 pick. No it doesn't guarantee anything but it's the only way to be a legit contender.

Personally, I hope that Bennett ends up being the highest Flames pick ever.

[Ashasx]

Any chance it's Sergachev?

[vilzeh]

God #####in****** damn it. I so wanted Laine or Pulju for Calgary. I'm so disappointed.. but well at least Edmonton gets neither so I can somehow live with it...

[AC]

Drafting a 6'6" forward like Brown kinda scares me. They almost never work out, and probably for the reason that their size is an advantage that more or less disappears in the NHL.

Generally that size only translates for goons, defence, and goalies.

John Scott at 6'8", Brian Boyle at 6'7", Bordeleau and Steve MacIntyre at 6'6"...

Antropov and Bjugstad at 6'6" are essentially the only exceptions on F, and obviously 3 of which were goons.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by mile

Best guess is probably one of Nylander, Brown, Sergachev, Chychrun, Juolevi

Button did his post-lottery mock draft and had the Canucks pick Brown at 5.

Where is the Button post lottery mock draft?!?!

[Magnum PEI]

Originally Posted by getbak

If the Flames had picked second or third in 2014, they likely still would have picked Bennett. Would the Flames with Bennett picked second overall somehow be more likely to win the Cup than they are with Bennett picked fourth overall?

Also, Monahan would arguably have been a top-3 pick in a year with a less-deep prospect pool (and is currently definitely a top-3 performer from his draft class).

Like I said picking in the top-3 doesn't guarantee anything but it's necessary to win the cup, unfortunately.

[mile]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Where is the Button post lottery mock draft?!?!

http://www.tsn.ca/tsn-hockey-mock-dr...ition-1.481511

[ComixZone]

Benning has mentioned lack of defensive prospets (...or prospects...)

Edmonton needs defense and size.

Edmonton takes Dubois or Juolevi.
Vancouver takes Juolevi or Chychrun.
Flames take Dubois or Tkachuk (I hope Tkachuk).

I can live with that.

Gaudreau - Monahan - ?
Tkachuk - Bennett - ?

I love those top 4 forwards.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by mile

http://www.tsn.ca/tsn-hockey-mock-dr...ition-1.481511

I would love that result.

[puds]

Think we likely end up with Tkachuk or Dubois. Still a good outcome for us.