Dagenais: Flames' Draft Center with NHL Size

On April 30th, Calgary Flames got a big gap at center in their system and their eyeing

prospects like Louis Charles Dageness to fill it with one of.

Their top six picks this draft.

This 6'4, 196 pound kid from Quebec Rimparts brings NHL size and reliability on both ends.

He's not the flashiest, but his smarts, power, and skating make him a solid middle six

bet down the line.

Ace lit it up last season at age 17, with 30 goals and 62 points and 62 games pacing

his team offensively.

This year he had 12 goals in 26 points and 43 games before playoffs, where he stepped

up big, scouts love his putt protection, quick shot, and how he drives to the net, even

if he needs work on face offs and penalty killing.

Born in Quebec, but honed his game in Ontario spots like Kingston and Belleville, he's got

that two province edge.

His playoff runs boosted his stock, especially after a strong push with Rimparts, though

they got bounced early both years.

Fans and analysts see him as undervalued, with rankings from 16th to 31st overall.

For the Flames, he's a perfect fit as a third-mind center type, strong defensively with room

to grow.

His faceoff win rate hit 51.3% last year, up from 44.7% and he's drawing penalties now

by playing through, contact.

Fans could snack him late first round with a go-to-nights pick or early second rounders,

locking in that center depth they crave heading into the draft.

From your team, powered by AI, this is Calgary Flames News Today.

I'm Corey with the story.