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Originally Posted by MelBridgeman
Don't underestimate the value of player development after a player is drafted. To me that is secret of Detroit's success, that and their young players where brought in and surrounded by some of the biggest names in the last decade to learn from.
I the case of Calgary right now, they have the pieces on the team to be successful, so there is no rush to bring up any prospects unless they really earned it, i think in the long wrong this will be a huge benefit. Calgary also has some depth now in respect to quantity and are now able to take bigger risks in the later rounds. Having said all that, you can always be better.
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Except for one major piece, and that is a young player or 2 being able to step in and perform at a level above their entry level contract. Most successful teams have that and it allows you needed cap flexibility.