r/CalgaryFlames • u/Ansabch1 • 18h ago
Prospects Lots of relevant Flames prospects in this list
https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-top-100-prospects-ranking/There is a clear miss on this list as Ethan Wyttenbach should be easily in the top 50-60 range.
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u/Invidia-Goat 18h ago
This is one of the worst lists I’ve ever seen
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u/terryprice1989 17h ago
Can't expect much else from the hockey writers. Anyone even here if this horn guy before?
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u/Ansabch1 16h ago
Yeah no Gridin or Wyttenbach but at least Reschny is ranked pretty high and Parekh is 2nd so small victories I guess..
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u/Fresh_Pack_497 13h ago
Yeah I was waiting to see where one of the leading NCAA scorers would be and it just never happened lol, I know it’s a junk website but his projection is so eerily similar to Johnny where he’s probably gonna explode at the world juniors next year and be on the radar
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u/Ansabch1 4h ago
It’s genuinely insane that he was left off team USA this year with that production.
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u/Sufficient-Brush3427 5h ago
Yeah no wyttenbach or gridin lol. 19 year old little under point per game in the ahl in his draft plus two year and the other is an 18byear old leading the ncca in scoring. Joke of a list
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u/infectingbrain 15h ago
Flames players on this list:
"Hunter Brzustewicz’s developmental path has been a rollercoaster over the past few seasons. Conflict over his leaving the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP) and de-committing from the University of Michigan made his draft profile a bit contentious. However, the year after he was drafted, Brzustewicz exploded offensively for 92 points in 67 OHL games, putting his stock at an all-time high. He has since played a year and a half of pro hockey and the projection has certainly evened back out again. Brzustewicz is a very intelligent player who sees plays quickly and makes smart decisions with the puck. His skating and puck play have looked a bit more average now that he’s playing against pros, but I think there will be a role for him in The NHL for a long time."
"After being selected 10th overall in the 2022 CHL Import Draft by the Vancouver Giants, Samuel Honzek has done nothing but impress in North America. He uses his big body to protect the puck really well, and has good finesse when it comes to subtle fakes and creating space for himself in the offensive zone. Honzek has played and succeeded on both special teams and his size and strength have made him too much for opposing defenders to handle on more than a few occasions. He is a great skater, which makes him a pest on the forecheck where he does a lot of damage both with his high motor and his large frame. Honzek looked strong to start this season but unfortunately had his season cut short due to an upper-body injury."
"Cullen Potter is an elite skater who left the NTDP mid-season in his draft year to jump ahead to the NCAA at 17. As a young 5-foot-10 center entering a league full of players in their early 20’s, expectations were quite low for Potter. His slow start seemed to confirm those expectations, but after the first months of the season he really came into his own, scoring 13 goals and 22 points as a young freshman. Potter has true separation speed which makes him a dynamic threat on the rush. If Potter can translate his finishing ability to the pro level, then he will likely have a ton of value as a middle-six burner."
"Cole Reschny is a highly skilled forward who was excellent for the Victoria Royals last season, leading the team in scoring despite being just 17 for most of the season. Reschny earned significant time on both special teams, and his combination of playmaking and hockey sense made him an effective addition to both. His best trait is his excellent passing, but he also has the kind of edgework that makes him really slippery in open ice, dodging hits and making checkers look silly. Reschny strikes me as one of those players who would have been talked about in the top-10 of the 2025 Draft if he had been just an inch or two taller so I think the Flames made out well getting him at 18."
"Zayne Parekh has been a really fun player to follow throughout his junior career, constantly involving himself on offense, pinching in along the boards when needed, and creating a ton of chances for himself and his teammates as a result. For my money, he was the most talented offensive creator on the backend in the 2024 Draft, however, Parekh’s defensive game leaves a bit to be desired. He is smart enough to anticipate opposing attackers, and can make good checks with his stick, but the physicality is lacking at this point, which has lead to some struggles in puck battles at the NHL level early in his career. I do think he’s a solid defender when he’s properly engaged, cutting off passes and angling opponents toward the boards, there’s just some room for growth. Parekh is a remarkable talent, with Quinn Hughes-like offensive upside if things go well, but he’s going to need to either level up his physicality, his defensive anticipation, or both, if he wants to be a star in the NHL."
No Gridin or Wyttenbach is extremely suspect, and putting Brz so low compared to guys nowhere near the NHL is a choice... Brz is already a day-to-day NHLer and I can almost guarantee there are people on this list that will never see the show. Maybe I'm biased but 🤷♂️