Pre-Game Talk: 2020 NHL Draft

[Flamesfan62]

With pick #50 hpoing some Dmen still there: Wallinder/Grans/ROR/Jurmo
Picks 72/80/96 I'd like that big C (Finley) to be our Otto, but we could also swing for a Euro or G

Don’t sleep on Cormier or Villeneuve. Much better than anyone but Wallinder or Grans who’ll be long gone.

 

[Flamesfan62]

I’m curious to see if the Flames target Mitch Miller. I heard that some in the scouting staff are very high on him and think he could be an Adam Fox type value pick. Apparently when the Oilers took Holloway they made the decision to trade down. Take it for what it’s worth. But I thought those were some interesting tidbits.

Miller would be amazing. His game is very similar to Fox. But the stories on him make me nervous, in the 3rd round I’m gambling though.

 

[Simplythebreast]

Then its odd that it shows as our pick....you'd think it would be an Oiler logo until decided

These are the draft rules for today in the third round:

++ Oilers have yet to announce whether they will give their 2020 or 2021 third-round pick to the Flames as part of the James Neal trade. If they give up the 2020 choice, the Blackhawks will get No. 76 as part of the Erik Gustafsson trades. If they give up their 2021 pick, the Blackhawks will get the No. 81 pick from the Flames.
+++ If Calgary does not receive Edmonton’s 2020 third-round pick, they will send their own 2020 third-round pick to the Blackhawks.

 

[DCDM]

Lots of defensemen to take in the upcoming rounds. Would love if the Flames could get someone like Ryan O'Rourke, Ronan Seeley, or Alex Cotton.

As for forwards, I'd still like to snag some RWs if possible. Martin Chromiak or Luke Evangelista are interesting guys to me.

 

[Flamesfan62]

I’m hoping for Villeneuve at 50. If not him I’d be happy with Cormier, Nybeck, Robins or Hirvonen.

 

[crackdown44]

Gotta think Oilers will defer the pick to 2021. Not only is this year projected as a strong draft but an extra year of development for a third rounder is pretty huge considering those guys don’t usually turn pro until their d+3 years, if ever

 

[Flamesfan62]

Robins vs Finley is Point vs Smith 2.0 change my mind.






(You can’t)

 

[MakeCgyGreatAgain]

Gotta think Oilers will defer the pick to 2021. Not only is this year projected as a strong draft but an extra year of development for a third rounder is pretty huge considering those guys don’t usually turn pro until their d+3 years, if ever

Plus they would be without a pick until the 4th. I don’t think there’s any doubt Edm is keeping their pick.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Robins vs Finley is Point vs Smith 2.0 change my mind.






(You can’t)

Well at least Finley isn't an overager.

 

[Dack]

Well at least Finley isn't an overager.

No, he is one of the youngest players in the draft (He's almost a year younger than Zary). He also only had 10 PP points this season and played on the 2nd line of a good team, as someone who focuses on draft data as much as anyone Finley is one of those longshots that could actually work out. Bader had him ranked in the 28-32 range if I'm not mistaken.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

No, he is one of the youngest players in the draft (He's almost a year younger than Zary). He also only had 10 PP points this season and played on the 2nd line of a good team, as someone who focuses on draft data as much as anyone Finley is one of those longshots that could actually work out. Bader had him ranked in the 28-32 range if I'm not mistaken.

And he's great at faceoffs, hence my Otto comparision

 

[FLAMESFAN]

Don’t sleep on Cormier or Villeneuve. Much better than anyone but Wallinder or Grans who’ll be long gone.

I'm just prioritizing a shutdown defender over a puck mover. I feel its what we need more.

 

[Dack]

I really like Ryan O'Rourke, you have to think with how weak our prospect pool is defensively that 2 of our next 4 picks are d men. Button had Poirier at 22 as well (2013 flashbacks), so if he's around that wouldn't surprise me. His draft profile seems similar to Kylington, if we can teach him to defend, he'll be an easy top 4 guy. Apparently not a good skater though so that really hurts my Kylington comparison lol.

 

[DFF]

Let's not try dman that can't defend

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Let's not try dman that can't defend

That was one of the knocks against Andersson mind you.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

More Mark Giordano and less Micki Dupont.

 

[DFF]

That was one of the knocks against Andersson mind you.

I still prefer a real defensive dman

We have 4 tweeners now?

 

[Flames Fanatic]

I still prefer a real defensive dman

We have 4 tweeners now?

That's fair. I just don't know if the game is suited for pure defensive guys that don't also have the ability to move the puck as much. Like, have to be more of a two-way guy if that makes sense.

 

[JurassicTunga]

Trade up for Gunler

 

[Deen]

Going to have to wait.

 

[DCDM]

Wild take O'Rourke.

 

[FerklundCGY]

I’m curious to see if the Flames target Mitch Miller. I heard that some in the scouting staff are very high on him and think he could be an Adam Fox type value pick. Apparently when the Oilers took Holloway they made the decision to trade down. Take it for what it’s worth. But I thought those were some interesting tidbits.

I think there's a higher chance he's on their DND list.

For a team that preaches character over everything else, Miller is up there as one of, if not the worst human being in the draft.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

Mysak is about the only guy I had going in 1st rnd that hasn't

 

[InfinityIggy]

I think there's a higher chance he's on their DND list.

For a team that preaches character over everything else, Miller is up there as one of, if not the worst human being in the draft.

Go on...

 

[FLAMESFAN]

All my big Dmen are dropping....hoping Jurmo is still there