The Flames Prospect list after the draft

[TheIronMaiden]

In case you wanted a reading list in anticipation of the summer prospect rankings, which happen after summer camp (August 27-31)

Lots can happen between now and then, I will try track changes as they appear.

2023 additions.
Samuel Honzek
Étienne Morin
Aydar Suniev
Jaden Lipinski
Yegor Yegorov
Axel Hurtig


2022 Prospect Rankings
1. Wolf, Dustin 39.4%
2. Pelletier, Jakob 62.8%
3. Coronato, Matthew 82.8%
4. Zary, Connor 39.9%
5. Ruzicka, Adam 43.1%

7. Kerins, Rory 56.9% (Run Off)

9. Poirier, Jeremie 48.6%
10. Schwindt, Cole 46.9%
11. Phillips, Matthew 43.1%

13. Kuznetsov, Yan 50.6%
14. Ronni, Topi 28.6%
15. Pospisil, Martin 39.6%
16. Nikolaev, Ilya (Run Off Tie)
16. Stromgren, William (Run Off Tie)
18. Sergeev, Arseni (Run Off Win)
19. Pettersen, Emilio Mathias (Run Off Loss)
20. Duehr, Walker (Run Off Win)

22. Chechelev, Daniil 19.8%
23. Jones, Ben 24.0%
24. Ciona, Lucas 31.5%
25. Boltmann, Jake 35.5%
26. Solovyov, Ilya (Run Off Winner)
27. Klapka, Adam (Run Off 2nd Place)
28. Bell, Parker 37.5%

30. Littler, Cade 30.9%

33. Tuulola, Eetu (Run Off Loss)
34. Poolman, Colton 49.4%

[Canada 02]

Tod Button talks about the '23 draftees

https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-...3-draft-class/

re. Honzek
Flames were prepared to move up to get one of 2 guys, including Honzek
We got a lot of LW, but he could jump to the top of that group
Ceiling is so high.

[Canada 02]

Conroy talks about the '23 draftees

https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-...he-2023-draft/

wanted to move up to last pick of 2nd round to get Suniev

[Canada 02]

more Conroy

https://www.nhl.com/flames/video/con...074/c-17822335

sounds like they debated Morin and Suniev with 2nd pick; then got both anyway

sounds like Phillips will test free agency to see what is available, but Conroy would like him back

[Jiri Hrdina]

My crack at a new top 10:

1. Wolf
2. Coronato
3. Honzek
4. Pelletier (not graduated)
5. Zary
6. Morin
7. Poirier
8. Suniev
9. Schwidt
10. Ronni

I’m saying Ruzicka and Duehr are graduated. MP not including as a pending UFA
swapped out Ronni for Kuznetzov in the #10 spot.

[Canada 02]

Conroy did not tip his hand on qualifying Pettersen, Jones or Pospisil. I'd guess Pospisil will not be back, the other two 50/50. I'd bet Chechelev and Poolman are done as well

[Reggie Dunlop]

Could be getting some prospects via trades.

[Electricprez]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

more Conroy

https://www.nhl.com/flames/video/con...074/c-17822335

sounds like they debated Morin and Suniev with 2nd pick; then got both anyway

sounds like Phillips will test free agency to see what is available, but Conroy would like him back

I feel like Phillips is as good as gone, just given what's transpired in Calgary.
Can't blame him for testing free agency.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Electricprez

I feel like Phillips is as good as gone, just given what's transpired in Calgary.
Can't blame him for testing free agency.

A new GM/Coach can possibly help bring him back.

[cral12]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

My crack at a new top 10:

1. Wolf
2. Coronato
3. Honzek
4. Pelletier (not graduated)
5. Zary
6. Morin
7. Poirier
8. Suniev
9. Schwidt
10. Ronni

I’m saying Ruzicka and Duehr are graduated. MP not including as a pending UFA
swapped out Ronni for Kuznetzov in the #10 spot.

Nice!

Adapted this for an Upside tweet:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1674530823545192448

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

My crack at a new top 10:

1. Wolf
2. Coronato
3. Honzek
4. Pelletier (not graduated)
5. Zary
6. Morin
7. Poirier
8. Suniev
9. Schwidt
10. Ronni

I’m saying Ruzicka and Duehr are graduated. MP not including as a pending UFA
swapped out Ronni for Kuznetzov in the #10 spot.

1. Wolf
2. Coronato
3. Honzek
4. Poirier
5. Pelletier
6. Zary
7. Morin
8. Suniev
9. Schwindt
10. Solovyov (I really like his game as a pure defender. He's come a long way and seems close to getting a shot at the NHL).

HM: Kuznetsov, Ronni, Sergeev

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

A new GM/Coach can possibly help bring him back.

Not just a "new" coach but a coach that he has played for previously.

Either Huska knows what he can do at the nhl level and wants to try him or he knows and doesn't think it will happen.

Either way I hope we get a resolution to the whole thing.

[Paulie Walnuts]

With Coleman and Mangiapane able to swap wings Coronato, Dube and the new guy we got I just don't see a spot for Phillips on the main roster.

[Moneyhands23]

When do we start the summer rankings?

[Reggie Dunlop]

What was the age cut-off again, 24?

[sa226]

A lot of people seem to be penciling Coronato into the lineup next year, what is the basis for that?

I'd love to see it, they need what he brings, but I always thought it would be a few years for him.

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[Finger Cookin]

Oh Flames. So predictable at the draft. Look at all of the good dependable Alberta farm boys selected, once again. Never change.

[Canada 02]

Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

Oh Flames. So predictable at the draft. Look at all of the good dependable Alberta farm boys selected, once again. Never change.

not one player from Alberta
Slovak, two Russians, Swede, American and Quebecois

[Sandman]

Poirier is much closer to making the team, but Morin is a way better player in his draft year than JP was in his.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by sa226

A lot of people seem to be penciling Coronato into the lineup next year, what is the basis for that?

I'd love to see it, they need what he brings, but I always thought it would be a few years for him.

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He signed a contract after his second college season, and burned one of his ELC years. I think that is a clear indicator that the Flames project him to be on the roster this season.