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We know that, at the moment, the Calgary Flames are slated to pick sixth overall.

We also know that the team’s scouting staff was just in Red Deer watching the London Knights (and others) at the Memorial Cup.

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We also know that Matthew Tkachuk and Olli Juolevi are currently sitting among the top-five North American skaters according to the NHL’s central scouting.

And either of them could, potentially, still be on the board next month in Buffalo as Flames general manager Brad Treliving strides up to the stage to make his pick.

“We’re not going to be evasive here — Matthew Tkachuk and Olli Juolevi are two top-end prospects,” said Flames head scout Tod Button. “They’re definitely in our wheelhouse along with two or three other defencemen and a few other forwards. We’re trying to settle on our order.

“For me, based in Ontario, I saw London a lot this year. Matthew and Juolevi … they’re certainly exciting and fun to watch. So far, they’ve put on a pretty good show.”