Official 2015 Calgary Flames Draft Thread: 15th overall

[Deen]

I like Kylington personally, but it all depends who is there at 15.

 

[CraigsList]

My Preference at #15:

Meier
Roy
Konecny

 

[Dack]

Honestly I like everything about Konechy except for his size which is a big factor for me. After watching the ducks series it really showed we need to get bigger up front and Konechy is only 5'9 if I'm correct. But I can't deny he is a great player with top 6 potential which we need. I think after thinking through it I would probably pick Roy

As would I, Maybe we should target a big skilled player in the second such as Filip Ahl.

 

[Taranis]

15 should get us one of J. Roy or Chabot, which I think will officially end our rebuild.

 

[Trae]

I really think we will see Treliving trade up, we have so many spare parts that can get that to work, all of our seconds and thirds, plus extra minor forward prospects, hell, Hiller even.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

My Preference at #15:

Meier
Roy
Konecny

Ya, I would love to see Meier available @ 15. He won't fall much past that though, unlike some of the other names here. Sprong, Roy, Kylington, Meloche have all been falling on most lists and could be available in the second round. I think we need to trade a player/prospect and pick(s) to get another pick around 20-30 so we can nab a highly touted Rwer & Dman.

 

[AgeOfBennett]

As would I, Maybe we should target a big skilled player in the second such as Filip Ahl.

What position does he play? LW? I think I'm actually more excited to see who we pick with our second and third round picks

 

[Dack]

What position does he play? LW? I think I'm actually more excited to see who we pick with our second and third round picks

He plays both wings but shoots left, hes huge something around 6'4 220.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Obvious pipe dream is obvious. But I'd like Greenway and Bracco with 2 of our 2nds.
I wonder if we can snatch a 1st or 2 out of LA or Boston..

 

[Lunatik]

I really think we will see Treliving trade up, we have so many spare parts that can get that to work, all of our seconds and thirds, plus extra minor forward prospects, hell, Hiller even.

I'm not sure we do. Looking at Phoenix's last 5 drafts (with Treliving there) they only made 2 trades involving first round picks. 1 was trading Jokinen to us for a 1st, the other was the same year when they traded down from 22 to 27

 

[Anglesmith]

I think that we are in a great situation this season to trade up, and I think it does make sense for us and for a few other teams. The Flyers and the Devils would be my two main targets to talk to. I think there might be players on the board worth making the leap for.

 

[CraigsList]

I think that we are in a great situation this season to trade up, and I think it does make sense for us and for a few other teams. The Flyers and the Devils would be my two main targets to talk to. I think there might be players on the board worth making the leap for.

It'd cost a lot to move up imo. But if Rantanen or Werenski fall out of the top 10 I hope we trade up with Florida or Dallas.

 

[DCDM]

So I honestly haven't been paying much attention to the draft this year. So a few questions for those who have:

1. What position do you think the Flames should draft for first and foremost? My initial thought is defense.

2. Who are some of the big names around where the Flames will be drafting?

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I think its Either a skilled-scoring winger or a two-way defencemen.

I don't see us picking Konecny, he's just too small and just not skilled enough to make up the difference IMO. I also worry about little guys that play fierce hockey, it's hard to do at the next level.
I Really like J. Roy. and I think he has a huge ceiling... But we are already way to impish on the blueline. And I see him as a Kris Russel with a better shot.

I think we end up with either

Forwards:
Svechnikov (Although I doubt it because we rarely draft Euro's, especially Russians)
Joel Ek Eriksson (The guy put up ridiculous numbers and the more I think about it I doubt he falls to 15, typical of most swede's he under the radar). Size, speed, two-way play. Definitely intriguing.
Timo Meier Scores, and Hits. Seems like a Brian Burke type.
Paul Bittner Let's face it... If our team liked Richie last year, we are going to take a long look at this guy.
maybe one of Connor, or Zacha could be options as well.

D-men
Thomas Chabot This is my dream scenario. SOmething tells me he will be gone. But he seems like the perfect fit for our team. We need shutdown guys that are big and can skate and still move the puck effectively. I think Thomas does all those things well, he's improved as much as anyone in the draft. WOuld be a great pick at 15.
Nick Meloche Another guy I think is a bit less flashy, but you just win with these guys. Smart defensively. Good puck mover. Good skater. Physical. Totally under-rated in this draft IMO. I doubt the scouts will feel the same way.

Zboril (two-way, physical D) and Kylington could be options too

Interesting scenario's
A) Trade up. I want Werenski or Provorov. I'm especially high on Werenski. The kid is a beast. I saw him ranked at 11 and that was just wayyyy too low. I would package most of our picks if we could get one of these guys. Top four locks IMO.

B) Trade down and up. I'm not much of a fan of trading down. But there seems to be a large group of good players at 15. If we trade down 4 or 5 spots and pick up an extra second then I'm okay with that. If we feel there is equal talent on the board at W or D.
With that extra second we try to package some of our seconds together, move back into the first round. And walk away with Ek Ericsson and Meloche... A guy can dream right??

 

[Skobel24]

What happened with Kylington? This guy was supposed to be #3 or #4, and a lot of people have him in the 20-30 range now.

 

[DCDM]

What happened with Kylington? This guy was supposed to be #3 or #4, and a lot of people have him in the 20-30 range now.

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[CraigsList]

What happened with Kylington? This guy was supposed to be #3 or #4, and a lot of people have him in the 20-30 range now.

Didn't impress in the WJC, injured, isn't as good defensively as most saw.

Still has the elite offensive skill, but he has a lot of work to do. He was given a pretty good ranking at the beginning of the year because of how well he was playing in a men's league last year. I still think he has tons of potential, and he may be the best faller.

 

[DCDM]

If he fell to 15, would he be someone the Flames should grab?

 

[CraigsList]

If he fell to 15, would he be someone the Flames should grab?

If our scouts felt that he can run it around, absolutely.

I have a feeling we pick a player in the CHL though. We're not as good as others drafting internationally.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

I agree with your post Snipetype. I think Svechnikov, who is always ranked right about where we pick, would be an awesome winger beside Bennett.
Regardless there will be many good choices left at 15. I just hope if we take a RW first the next 2 are D.



As far as Kylington/Chabot...who would be more attractive: a guy who was once highly ranked that has fallen, or a guy that was lower ranked, but has risen?
Zboril may be a great 2nd rounder as he was ranked right with Chabot for most of the year.

 

[herashak]

meier would be my go to pick unless someone drops. svechnikov seems interesting, I'd like to see them try and move up to the 25-35 range for one of those d-men.

 

[King In The North]

It'd cost a lot to move up imo. But if Rantanen or Werenski fall out of the top 10 I hope we trade up with Florida or Dallas.

Depends who's willing to trade down; Buffalo only gave up a 2nd to move up to get Girgensons and us Janko.

I think we have three 2nd rounders so if it means getting Werenski we should do our 1st + two 2nds

 

[AgeOfBennett]

I would rather wait and see if Kylington falls into our hands in the second round and then we could take a risk with him. I don't really see a need for drafting a LW in the first round. We already have great depth on LW in our system. We should really address our weaknesses in our system. I think Jeremy Roy would best help our system. RHS dmen ( which we desperately need more of) with top 4 ceiling. I think picking up a LW in the second round would be a good idea though.

 

[FlamesFan 2313]

Seems doubtful but I would love to keep the pick at #15 and then use 2 of the 2nds to move up to 28-35 range to take Kylington if he falls

 

[MonyontheMoney]

I like Chabot, Erikson Ek,and White at 15. Still not sold on Meier or Roy, although I have only seen them a limited number of times. But now that the Flames playoffs are over I'll be doing more research and probably come up with my own rankings.

I think 15 is too high to take Kylington and Meloche, although I really like Meloche I just think you'd be best to trade back a bit if that's your guy.