Who Would the Flames Pick if they Win the Draft Lottery? – Matchsticks and Gasoline
Posted: June 3, 2021 at 1:44 am
With the NHL draft lottery just a few days away, I thought it would be a fun excercise to take a look at who the Calgary Flames might consider drafting if they get extremely lucky and get themselves a Top 2 pick at this years draft. The lottery will be held on Wednesday June 2 and the Flames will come in with the 13th best odds. This means their chances of winning the lottery will be very slim, with just a 2.2% chance of the #1 overall pick, and a 4.6% chance of a Top 2 pick.
However, for the sake of content, lets say the Flames win a Top 2 pick. What would they do? This years draft class is a little bit different than other years in that there really isnt a consensus number one pick available, and surely isnt really a consensus number 2 either as a result. This would leave a lot of options for the Flames should they win a top pick.
I guess the biggest question we would want to answer first is what the Flames currently have for holes both at the NHL level and in the system. With recent first round picks Jakob Pelletier and Connor Zary in the forward system, it appears that the Flames would be wise looking at defence with the #1 pick.
After not selecting a defenseman since the first round of 2017 (Juuso Valimaki), the Flames chose four last year, including three consecutive picks in the 2nd and 3rd rounds (Yan Kuznetsov, Jeremie Poirier, Jake Boltmann). With Kuznetsov set to join Stockton next year, hes likely still at least a few years away from really factoring in at the NHL level.
I think its really a simple decision if the Flames get the first pick, and thats to draft Owen Power who has been the closest thing to consensus #1 throughout the year. With the development of Juuso Valimaki and likely departure of Mark Giordano in the near future, adding a LHD could really supplement the team well in the present and future.
I have watched Power at the World Championships over the last few weeks and have really been impressed with his play as hes earned more time in the lineup for Canada. I think it would make the most sense to add to the defensive core should the Flames have the top pick.
If the Flames end up with the 2nd overall pick, I think the answer on who they would draft is a lot more debatable. This years draft features a number of players who could climb to the #2 spot or fall back as the gap between each is fairly minimal.
I think it has become apparent that the Flames could use some help at the center position should they not make a blockbuster trade. Out of the available players, I think someone like William Eklund could be a good fit for the team. He is currently the top ranked European skater by Central Scouting and had a solid season playing in the SHL as an 18 year old.
Eklund is a very well rounded player both offensively and defensively with the ability to play both Center and Wing positions as needed. Even if hes not quite NHL ready this year, he would be a great piece to have in the system for a season.
Matthew Beniers is another center who has been projected to go as high as #2 in some mock drafts. He fell to #6 in the rankings among North American skaters but projects as a player who could be in the NHL as soon as this upcoming season.
If the Flames decide to stick with defense with the pick, adding Luke Hughes so they could have a Hughes brother would be a strong pick as well, although maybe a touch high for the #2 spot. Out of all the players mentioned, I would lean towards Eklund, but I could be swayed to any side really.
One thing that winning a lottery and getting a top 2 pick also does is provide the Flames with a ton of extra and unexpected trade value. If the Flames pick suddenly becomes Top 2, could they use it to entice Buffalo for a Jack Eichel trade?
I feel like Eichel is probably the only player worth trading a pick this high for, but it would certainly be an intriguing possibility especially if Buffalo wins the other lottery and can select 1-2 this year. Another option would be trading back as well and picking up some picks for later in this draft or next year. BT showed his mastery of that last year when he picked up a pair of 3rds and still got the player they wanted in Connor Zary.
Of course all of this probably wont matter with the Flames holding just a 4.6% chance of a top pick, but its fun to see what could happen. What will actually happen Im sure though is the team with the 12th best odds winning a lottery and the Flames missing out because they won an actual game against Vancouver. That would maximize the misery, and thats just what happens when youre a fan of the Flames. The lottery goes Wednesday night at 5:00 PM MT.
See the article here:
Who Would the Flames Pick if they Win the Draft Lottery? - Matchsticks and Gasoline
- Dance Lesson, Nina Atkinson: 5 Upper Body Excercise: Shoulder Relaxation - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- *Bleep* Excercise - Episode 2: Hills and Thrills - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Excercise reverse offspring obesity @ ABC News 9 Feb 2012 - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Excercise Guru Michaels on Healthy Diet Choices - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Killer Home Ab Workout: How To Get 6 Pack Abs Excercise in 10 Minutes Fast - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Joe Bonamassa Inspired Guitar Lick - Blues Rock Guitar Lessons - Speed Building Excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Fitness Pump Excercise Infomercial - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Jog Vlog and how I stretch/excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Kettle Bell and Abs on Excercise Ball - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Geriatrics and Excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Mixing Drum and Bass. Excercise on a new way of helping you to count. - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Knee Strengthening/Rehab Exercises - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Deen Castronovo double bass drum excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Airport fire fighter training excercise. Manchester Airport UK - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Aerobics Excercise for Weight Loss at sculpt.co.in - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Tennis Elbow Strengthening Exercises Total Tendon.com - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- The Living Daylights Score ''Exercise At Gilbraltar'' - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- On-Site Inspection: Integrated Field Excercise 2008 Movie - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Traps Excercise by Luimarco - Video [Last Updated On: March 15th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 15th, 2012]
- Some Excercise Before Sleep - Video [Last Updated On: March 16th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 16th, 2012]
- Cash boost for carers [Last Updated On: March 17th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 17th, 2012]
- Google Webmaster Tools Crawl Errors: How To Get Detailed Data From the API [Last Updated On: March 18th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 18th, 2012]
- Quick Excercise Gym - Video [Last Updated On: March 18th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 18th, 2012]
- Haya Baby Excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 18th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 18th, 2012]
- wii fit math excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 18th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 18th, 2012]
- Govt to take “corrective” steps to deal with oil prices: Pranab [Last Updated On: March 18th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 18th, 2012]
- Getting excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 18th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 18th, 2012]
- Katelyn State Level 10 Floor Excercise 2012 - Video [Last Updated On: March 19th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 19th, 2012]
- Bigger Butt Excercise - Few Simple Tips and Advices - Video [Last Updated On: March 20th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 20th, 2012]
- 60% failed physical at top university [Last Updated On: March 20th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 20th, 2012]
- Booty Excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 20th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 20th, 2012]
- STAGE 01 Emotion Detoxification Excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 21st, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 21st, 2012]
- Mama Lyn Doing Excercise Around Chigang Pagoda Part 1.m4v - Video [Last Updated On: March 21st, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 21st, 2012]
- Flying cycle excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 24th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 24th, 2012]
- Rigid Bodies Excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 24th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 24th, 2012]
- Joy Equipment Protection Inc. Fire Training Excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 24th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 24th, 2012]
- Abdominal Excercise Instruction-2EZ - Video [Last Updated On: March 25th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 25th, 2012]
- Staircase excercise London UK 9 mar 2012 george godley 00269.MTS - Video [Last Updated On: March 26th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 26th, 2012]
- Hannon Excercise #1 Piano - Video [Last Updated On: March 26th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 26th, 2012]
- Linh, excercise's learned in kindergarden - Video [Last Updated On: March 27th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 27th, 2012]
- Mirror's Edge - An Excercise in Dieing A Lot - Part Nine - Video [Last Updated On: March 27th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 27th, 2012]
- Excercise ni Yas.. hahaha - Video [Last Updated On: March 27th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 27th, 2012]
- Spirit of Alabama: Student Volunteers [Last Updated On: March 28th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 28th, 2012]
- DVD Review: Happily Divorced - Season One [Last Updated On: March 28th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 28th, 2012]
- Losing Weight Without Excercise. - Video [Last Updated On: March 28th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 28th, 2012]
- American Council on Exercise Shares Most Common Exercise Mistakes and Fixes to Avoid Them [Last Updated On: March 28th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 28th, 2012]
- monkeygluver... Frantic Factory Tutorial's Part 3 Both Hands Excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 29th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 29th, 2012]
- Twittcreep Excercise One Doc - Video [Last Updated On: March 29th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 29th, 2012]
- Excercise F 3 - Video [Last Updated On: March 30th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 30th, 2012]
- Excercise F 2 - Video [Last Updated On: March 30th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 30th, 2012]
- 2008 Olympics Alicia Sacramone (USA) Team Prelims Floor Excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 30th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 30th, 2012]
- Home Ab Workout : How To Get 6 Pack Abs Excercise in 8 Minutes Fast - Video [Last Updated On: March 30th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 30th, 2012]
- A force for health [Last Updated On: March 30th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 30th, 2012]
- Excercise F part 2 number 2 - Video [Last Updated On: March 30th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 30th, 2012]
- Excercise f - Video [Last Updated On: March 30th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 30th, 2012]
- Faded- Lyrical Excercise "Just A Verse" - Video [Last Updated On: March 31st, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 31st, 2012]
- great shoulder excercise by Mr rupak gc - Video [Last Updated On: March 31st, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 31st, 2012]
- Spanish Guitar Excercise - Video [Last Updated On: March 31st, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 31st, 2012]
- Beyond Life (Commercial - Excercise, 1st edit) - Video [Last Updated On: March 31st, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 31st, 2012]
- Beyond Life (Commercial - Excercise, 2nd edit) - Video [Last Updated On: April 1st, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 1st, 2012]
- TRS Excercise On Parakala By Elections To Put Check To BJP (TV5) - Video [Last Updated On: April 20th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 20th, 2012]
- excercise of strikes - Video [Last Updated On: April 20th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 20th, 2012]
- Excercise workout ideas - Video [Last Updated On: April 24th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 24th, 2012]
- Excercise kit embroidery - Dawnray Sports - Video [Last Updated On: April 24th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 24th, 2012]
- 20 minute workout...with "joe" - Video [Last Updated On: April 24th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 24th, 2012]
- US-Philippines Bakikatan excercise to end on high note Friday [Last Updated On: April 27th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 27th, 2012]
- dancing is Fun excercise - Video [Last Updated On: April 27th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 27th, 2012]
- PS3 Cabela's Adventure Camp Excercise Trophy and Platinum - Video [Last Updated On: April 27th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 27th, 2012]
- Excercise using Powerplate - Video [Last Updated On: April 27th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 27th, 2012]
- Bodemeister's rise tops Kentucky Derby storylines [Last Updated On: April 29th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 29th, 2012]
- Positivity Excercise 1 - Video [Last Updated On: April 29th, 2012] [Originally Added On: April 29th, 2012]
- Kentucky Derby: Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed sets his sights on a victory at Churchill Downs [Last Updated On: May 1st, 2012] [Originally Added On: May 1st, 2012]
- Excercise - Do the Peter Griffin - Video [Last Updated On: May 1st, 2012] [Originally Added On: May 1st, 2012]
- Kentucky Derby has 21 horses entered, 1 above max [Last Updated On: May 3rd, 2012] [Originally Added On: May 3rd, 2012]
- Azizi Childhood, Food Cooking Excercise, Hasb e Haal - By TVMuzika - Video [Last Updated On: May 3rd, 2012] [Originally Added On: May 3rd, 2012]
- Gymnastic [Last Updated On: May 7th, 2012] [Originally Added On: May 7th, 2012]
- STREET NIZM EXCERCISE SHORTCUTS (REDUX) - Video [Last Updated On: May 7th, 2012] [Originally Added On: May 7th, 2012]
- Excercise Shannon 5th May 2012 - Emergency Vehicle Convoy ( Part 1 ) - Video [Last Updated On: May 7th, 2012] [Originally Added On: May 7th, 2012]
- My excercise! - Video [Last Updated On: May 7th, 2012] [Originally Added On: May 7th, 2012]
- Funniest Excercise Ball Falls - Video [Last Updated On: May 7th, 2012] [Originally Added On: May 7th, 2012]