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Originally Posted by bubbsy
if sutter can make pick's like David Moss in the 7th round and have him blossom into the 20goal getter this year (possibly last year too if it wasn't for injuries getting the better of him), we should be fine without one of our 1st rounders next year  |
David Moss was actually a Button pick. He was here before Sutter was.
The Flames have the dept to withstand losing a first rounder, but IMO in next year's draft not this one. From everything i've read, 09 is a very strong and deep draft year, but 2010 is a softer year. Unless he can swing some deal, which i see as very unlikely giving there isn't that much to give up, i don't see him acquiring another pick this year that would make it easier to give up this years pick. I say keep it beucae even in the 25 -30 range, there is alot of talent in this years draft.
As far as needs go, they are still short on top 6 forward. I only count maybe 3 (Backlund, Nemisz, Wahl) in the system. Wing depth is a concern, and I don't think they have a top pairing two way style dman. I thik they have alot of solid top 4 defensive dmen, and the odd puck mover (Brodier, Deilert) but not that blend type. Negrin is close, but I question his offensive output at the next level.
Needs if you want to classify them.
1. Scoring/Offensive wingers
2. Top pairing/ Two way dmen.
3.. Scoring Wingers (clearly a big need)
4. Wing depth
5. Goalie
6. Defensive dmen.