Valimaki at 6'1.5", 200+ lbs is very intriguing as he can also skate and pass the pass.
Should be a solid player for us down the line.
This is what's most important. Never would I draft a player who cannot pass the pass.
Is this the highest flames D taken since Dion?
This is a shining example of drafting BPA vs need.
I am also whelmed.
Considering the only D we've taken in the first round since Dion is Pelech (late first) and Erixon (20 something), probably.
Unless I'm forgetting someone.