06-28-2025, 12:27 PM
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#41
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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I get why teams take these shots on big dmen, but I would have rather they bet on the skill of the kid who scored 70 goals in 120 WHL games instead of somebody who's upside is 3rd pairing dman
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06-28-2025, 12:28 PM
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#42
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Probably stuck driving someone somewhere
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You know you are drafting right when in the past two drafts, really the only complaints/doubts about a random 3rd pick who has zero offense but, if he makes it, could essentially replicate a tunnel of death.
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06-28-2025, 12:29 PM
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#43
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bigrangy
When was the last time anyone did?
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the closest i can think of was phillippe myers. undrafted, came to Flames dev camp, then went to Flyers rookie camp and got signed, and then somehow became a really good prospect. Was probably the best D on the world juniors team before an injury if I remember correctly. Played in the NHL but maybe fizzled out? not sure if injuries or talent were the final nail in the coffin.
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06-28-2025, 12:30 PM
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#44
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lewis_D
As opposed to putting our trust in random posters on CP?
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Didn’t say that
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06-28-2025, 12:34 PM
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#45
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bigrangy
When was the last time anyone did?
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Bahl?
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06-28-2025, 12:40 PM
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#46
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Cheese
Bahl?
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even Bahl put up 0.31 points per game in his draft year
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06-28-2025, 12:40 PM
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#47
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Franchise Player
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If he doesn’t work out as a hockey player, he can always shift to outside linebacker.
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06-28-2025, 12:42 PM
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#48
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Scoring Winger
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This feels similar to Keegan Kanzig in the third round.
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06-28-2025, 12:45 PM
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#49
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Shades of Kanzig, but at least Phillips has more going for him than Kanzig in the skating and athleticism department.
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06-28-2025, 12:46 PM
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#50
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Franchise Player
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Can’t criticize unless I would suggest an alternate, but I would have liked to trade this back to Vegas so they could take Nobert and then pick up 91 and 154.
Probably could have still taken Phillips there but I would have taken my secret tiny Q player.
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Last edited by bigrangy; 06-28-2025 at 12:48 PM.
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06-28-2025, 12:56 PM
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#51
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
When was the last time the Flames drafted a big, zero-offence D who actually turned into an NHLer?
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I think one or both of Kuznetsov, and Solovyov from 2020 will turn into NHLers, and Pardy in 2004 before that, probably. Hopefully this one turns better, but yeah it seems like a high risk, low reward pick.
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06-28-2025, 12:59 PM
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#52
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
When was the last time the Flames drafted a big, zero-offence D who actually turned into an NHLer?
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Put the pads on him - he will cover the entire net!
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06-28-2025, 01:04 PM
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#53
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Calgary
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Disappointing, I was happy with the draft until now. I don't mind drafting this type of player in the second half of the draft, but in the top 3 rounds? No thanks. The first 3 rounds should be talent, talent, talent. Flames should fire the scout who recommended this. Purge this mindset.
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06-28-2025, 01:08 PM
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#54
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Franchise Player
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Not a fan of these picks where there appears to be very little (or no) offensive upside.
Hopefully he becomes Bahl 2.0
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06-28-2025, 01:10 PM
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#55
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First Line Centre
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One wrinkle to add here is this guy is really good friends with Potter. This could have been a bit of a strategic move to ensure Potter remains loyal to the organization as a US born college player.
I know there were better players available but it's really just a crapshoot at that point. Might be better for the long-term to keep Potter happy since he was a main target coming in.
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06-28-2025, 01:13 PM
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#56
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Calgary, AB
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Flames consult with Danielle Fujita frequently when looking at players, so if the general scouting consensus is that his athleticism makes it likely his skating can improve even more, they may see something here. She’s one that can help that improvement.
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06-28-2025, 01:26 PM
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#58
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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He went right where many rankings had him going, so it's not like he was off the "board" or anything. It seems like a lot of people who watched him had him projected as a 3rd rounder.
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06-28-2025, 01:28 PM
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#59
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
I look forward to him breaking Leon.
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06-28-2025, 01:31 PM
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#60
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toast_Man
Disappointing, I was happy with the draft until now. I don't mind drafting this type of player in the second half of the draft, but in the top 3 rounds? No thanks. The first 3 rounds should be talent, talent, talent. Flames should fire the scout who recommended this. Purge this mindset.
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Lol, calling for someone to be fired minutes after a draft pick
What a stupid post
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