It's true that things aren't as clear cut as simply picking the right player. Giving young players the proper environment to blossom is vital as well.
One of the big problems of the Flames is that they have shown an unwillingness to invest the time and patience necessary to develop a player. For instance, Backlund is hardly played while a similar player like Mason Raymond was given plenty of time and opportunities to make the Canucks team last year, and look how that turned out.
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