GDT: Official Draft Day Thread

[Johnny Hoxville]

Well, we got 2 mid-late 1sts and 4 mid-level prospects/projects for two star players at the deadline, I think everyone is a little scared.




I haven't seen Lindholm play, but Backstrom isn't some soft playmaker, he does a lot of work along the boards/in the corner.

Gritty is not a word I'd use to describe Backstrom, finesse would be. Lindholm has a good combination of both, hence the Forsberg comparison's. Having said that, if people people expected him to be able to produce with that kind of upside he'd be going #1.

 

[Lunatik]

Gritty is not a word I'd use to describe Backstrom, finesse would be. Lindholm has a good combination of both, hence the Forsberg comparison's. Having said that, if people people expected him to be able to produce with that kind of upside he'd be going #1.

yeah its kind of a catch 22. They expect him to play like (in style) Forsberg but closer to the level of Backstrom

Maybe a prime Mikael Renberg would be a better comparison?

 

[Lunatik]

some draft changes this year

- Teams must make their trades prior to being on the clock. Once the 5 minute clock has started they cannot trade the pick.
- Prospects in attendance are only allowed 3 guests with them in the seats during the selection process, this will seriously reduce the hugging and thus make the draft quicker.

As per Millions on twitter.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

yeah its kind of a catch 22. They expect him to play like (in style) Forsberg but closer to the level of Backstrom

Maybe a prime Mikael Renberg would be a better comparison?

Yes I'd say that's definitely an accurate one. I'd be super happy with Monahan too. They both offer a lot and would be a huge addition to our team. I'd just slighty prefer Lindholm because I think his offensive ceiling is a little higher, he's a good playmaker and I like the fact he'll throw a big hit.

 

[Volica]

That is probably true

Sorry I gave you that shot I just couldn't resist.

Anyway I am extremely hopeful for Lindholm,Gauthier/Pulock,Hartman

Np, I like our back and forths.

Personally I've gone to:
Lindholm, Hagg and Morrissey
or
Lindholm, Morrissey and Zykov
or
Lindholm, Hartman, Hagg/Morrissey.

There are a few guys I really want.

 

[tmurfin]

The day is finally here! By far the most significant draft from a flames POV I've ever watched.. Looks like works slow too so I might not have to avoid HF an watch the recording!, catch er live!

GO Flames GO

 

[Lunatik]

We have a trade to announce......

The have traded defenseman Justin Faulk to the for winger Ben Ferreiro and their own 6th round pick in 2014.

https://twitter.com/Russostrib/status/351356336887443456

 

[TheHudlinator]

Np, I like our back and forths.

Personally I've gone to:
Lindholm, Hagg and Morrissey
or
Lindholm, Morrissey and Zykov
or
Lindholm, Hartman, Hagg/Morrissey.

There are a few guys I really want.

I really love Hagg but I think he need a top offensive defenseman and I think Poluock is the right guy.

 

[InfinityIggy]

We have a trade to announce......

The Minnesota Wild have traded defenseman Justin Faulk to the New York Rangers for winger Ben Ferreiro and their own 6th round pick in 2014.

https://twitter.com/Russostrib/status/351356336887443456

You scared the **** out of me.

Then I got to the second line...

Maybe everyone use the team logo smileys when posting that kind of stuff today

 

[BRobMint]

Am I the only one genuinely scared of what Feaster might do today?

Nope

 

[TheHudlinator]

Letang just got 8 years 58 million, talk about overpaying for a purely offensive defenseman.

 

[Volica]

I really love Hagg but I think he need a top offensive defenseman and I think Poluock is the right guy.

There are a few D-men out in the 17-40 range that I'd be happy with. Can't wait for one today lol.

 

[Lunatik]

You scared the **** out of me.

Then I got to the second line...

Maybe everyone use the team logo smileys when posting that kind of stuff today

this better?

We have a trade to announce......

The have traded defenseman Justin Faulk to the for winger Ben Ferreiro and their own 6th round pick in 2014.

https://twitter.com/Russostrib/status/351356336887443456

 

[InfinityIggy]

this better?

Yeah like that

I can see who is involved before I read.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I really love Hagg but I think he need a top offensive defenseman and I think Poluock is the right guy.

Hate Hagg, hes the 1 defencemen I hope we dont take in the 1st. If we got Pulock though I would be so happy.

 

[Turning Mangiapanese]

Please please let Barkov slip to 6th. That's all.

 

[TheHudlinator]

There are a few D-men out in the 17-40 range that I'd be happy with. Can't wait for one today lol.

Pulock is another man crush of mine, he was amazing last year and tied for his teams lead in points this year. He also had 14 goals the team lead was 18

He is just such a great offensive defenseman and would be a great pp qb for years for us.

 

[DCDM]

gary lawless ‏@garylawless 5m
Been told to keep an eye on #nhljets and flames. Cheveldayoff and Feaster have lots of picks and could do some spot swapping #bn

Dunno who this guy is but still interesting to note.

 

[Lunatik]

gary lawless ‏@garylawless 5m
Been told to keep an eye on #nhljets and flames. Cheveldayoff and Feaster have lots of picks and could do some spot swapping #bn

Dunno who this guy is but still interesting to note.

He has like 11 followers, I don't think he is a legit source

 

[BVicious]

Well wont post much today unless of course we somehow hit a home run.

Here's to: Lindholm, Erne and Morrissy.

Have a great draft day Flames fans!

 

[12]

He has like 11 followers, I don't think he is a legit source

You missed a few 0s there my friend. 11000 followers, and I think he writes for some newspaper in Winnipeg.

 

[Trae]

Please please let Barkov slip to 6th. That's all.

I think he goes top 3 ahead of Drouin and possibly Jones. Just have a feeling Tampa/Florida would rather a Center and all these guys are close in skill. And since Jones is highly unlikely to drop out of the top 3, Drouin goes 4th or 5th.

 

[Svenner]

gary lawless ‏@garylawless 5m
Been told to keep an eye on #nhljets and flames. Cheveldayoff and Feaster have lots of picks and could do some spot swapping #bn

Dunno who this guy is but still interesting to note.

Probably not involving our 6th pick. Feaster probably trying to move up to 13.

 

[Lunatik]

You missed a few 0s there my friend. 11000 followers, and I think he writes for some newspaper in Winnipeg.

someone with the same name was linked to the flames nation twitter and it had 11 followers

 

[J Murda]

Hope you all enjoy your Draught Day as much as I intend to. It's the most exciting day for the Flames in a long time, I just hope the Feast doesn't blow it. I trust he will pick us a couple gems though.

May your beers flow like the Bow.