The team was surprised that he had fallen to them , believing Biotti to be the best defenceman available and expressing confidence he would be a star in the NHL .
The Flames used their first round pick , 17th overall , on American defenceman Chris Biotti .
The team was surprised that he had fallen to Flames , believing defenceman to be the best defenceman available and expressing confidence Chris Biotti would be a defenceman in the NHL .
The Flames used their first round pick , 17th overall , on American defenceman Chris Biotti .