Okay, it is time for me to make a fool of myself. Yes, time for me to put on my imaginary Calgary GM hat and pretend to know what I am doing. If I were a Flames GM, I would want a top-six forward. But picking at number 26 makes it difficult to achieve that goal.
So the Flames have to find a diamond in the rough. The Flames would love to draft Brett Leason, but I have it on good authority he won't be there. The Islanders are in dire need of a power forward, so I am sure Brett will be gone before the Flames' first pick.
So eliminating Leason, what players might still be available?
27. Connor McMichael, Forward/Centre/Wing
Connor is a versatile forward who can play centre and wing. He can be used in all aspects of the game. Connor has great instincts, great hands and a terrific shot. Connor has some nifty moves and is capable of making a play out of nothing. The Flames like their forwards to play more than one position and will love his versatility.
88. Nando Eggenberger, Wing
Eggenberger is a big, strong winger. The Flames need to get bigger up front. Nando is not the most skilled forward, but he could develop into a solid third line winger willing get his hands dirty.
Here are my other picks without explanation:
116 William Constantinou - defence
150 Mattias Norlinder - defence
214 Brayden Guy - right winger
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