What if we end up at six?

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

he did say 'top of our prospect listing'

Yeah, I read it as the "top of our prospect list" of who we wanted to draft.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I think we can put 7 names at the top (from the Flames' perspective):

2 wingers: McKenna and Stenberg
2 D-men: Verhoeff and Reid
3 centres: Laurence, Malhotra and Bjorck

I think no matter where we pick, it will be one pf those 7 names (and I doubt it's a Dman, unless we're licking 4th or 5th and Verhoeff is still there)

Yeah, unless the Flames really love one of those dman, they'll go centre after the first 2 expected picks.

Long way to go.

[Roughneck]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

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So maybe 6th is the spot we want to tilt the balance?


A real draft conundrum.

[Rhett44]

I trust Conroy to draft the right player.

Look at Gridin, Reschny, and Parekh in recent drafts. It is very early but they are all projecting to significantly beat their pre draft expectations.

Wyttenbach is projected to end up way, way better than anyone could have expected as well.

[GioforPM]

I'd expect any top 10 pick to be at the top of the Flames prospect listing, now that Parekh has graduated.

[Roko]

It’s really important we have a very miserable finish to the season. Gotta lose a lot in the final bit of the season. Gotta get the best chance possible for a top pick.

I agree with the above lists, another D man would be a huge mistake except if it’s Verhoeff. I’d genuinely rather move Verhoeff for Misa though. We need skilled forwards so badly.

[looooob]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

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I’ll say it- even Stillman - 1000
Games , 2 cups (one awesome one devastating), nearly 300 goals and 3rd leading scorer of that draft

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

At least then we won’t have to deal with the pressure of screwing up the first pick.

Yeah, who would want that.

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I'd expect any top 10 pick to be at the top of the Flames prospect listing, now that Parekh has graduated.

Parekh has graduated? He is 19 and has played only 14 NHL games.

[dammage79]

Man, Viggo Bjorck is still my guy in this draft right after McKenna. Get either one and I'm a happy Flames fan. Or maybe Vegas misses out and wins the lotto from 16 and we draft twice in the top ten and then you definitely snag Viggo with one of them.

Either way, I'm full of confidence with the Flames scouting department so I'll trust their pick. But I definitely have my favorites that I'm hopeful they take.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Rhett44

Parekh has graduated? He is 19 and has played only 14 NHL games.

He's graduated from the prospect list. He's up for good now, so he's going to play a lot more than 14 games.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Cheese

what if the world blows up tomorrow? Seriously, why not just watch and see where we end up? If its 6 so what?

If we end up at 6 I have no choice but to Vaporize the Earth.

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

He's graduated from the prospect list. He's up for good now, so he's going to play a lot more than 14 games.

He is up for good for this year, but is eligible for AHL next year

Honzek is still considered a prospect by many and was drafted a whole year before Parekh.

I am just wondering what is considered being graduated? I can't find an answer when I search online.

[Fan69]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

If we end up at 6 I have no choice but to Vaporize the Earth.

People in Edmonton would just think the city expanded after.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Rhett44

He is up for good for this year, but is eligible for AHL next year

Honzek is still considered a prospect by many and was drafted a whole year before Parekh.

I am just wondering what is considered being graduated? I can't find an answer when I search online.

Bingo does the poll so he decides who the prospects are on it. I imagine he has a games played or something.

[troutman]

6-7?

[looooob]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Bingo does the poll so he decides who the prospects are on it. I imagine he has a games played or something.

My guess is by years end 2 of Brz Gridin and Parekh will be grads - the remaining one, Reschny and the early 2026 pick as top 3 with wyttenbach honzek potter and then later first in the next tier

[Fan69]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Man, Viggo Bjorck is still my guy in this draft right after McKenna. Get either one and I'm a happy Flames fan. Or maybe Vegas misses out and wins the lotto from 16 and we draft twice in the top ten and then you definitely snag Viggo with one of them.

Either way, I'm full of confidence with the Flames scouting department so I'll trust their pick. But I definitely have my favorites that I'm hopeful they take.

I feel the same way with flames drafting the last couple if years. Whoever they pick their is always seems to be solid reasoning behind it.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by looooob

My guess is by years end 2 or brz Gridin and Parekh will be grads - the remaining one, Reschny and the early 2026 pick as top 3 with wyttenbach honzek potter and then later first in the next tier

Gridin would have to slide in his play a lot to be sent down. Though I suppose it's possible - that's what happened the first callup. But if they trade Coleman, he's staying for sure. I actually think all 3 of the players you mentioned will be grads.

[looooob]

Just the way this year is going - injury etc still possible