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bubbsy · 04-12-2010, 05:53 AM

meh, i don't think you can blame Sutter for the drafting. Team was often picking late, and it seems like everyone wants the flames to pick a diamond in the rough. If it were that easy/often, it wouldn't be called 'picking a diamong in the rough'.

I think the flames have a pretty good eye for Dmen. I would, however, prefer a little bit more risk taking when it comes to the forwards.

I feel that the risk/reward for the western hockey players is quite small, hey if they don't turn out to be top 6 guys, they could likely be ok bottom 6 guys. Taking some risks and getting flat out offense, has the high reward potential, but the high risk in that, if they don't pan out, their likely not NHL/AHL caliber at all.

04-12-2010, 05:53 AM	#8
bubbsy Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Exp:	meh, i don't think you can blame Sutter for the drafting. Team was often picking late, and it seems like everyone wants the flames to pick a diamond in the rough. If it were that easy/often, it wouldn't be called 'picking a diamong in the rough'. I think the flames have a pretty good eye for Dmen. I would, however, prefer a little bit more risk taking when it comes to the forwards. I feel that the risk/reward for the western hockey players is quite small, hey if they don't turn out to be top 6 guys, they could likely be ok bottom 6 guys. Taking some risks and getting flat out offense, has the high reward potential, but the high risk in that, if they don't pan out, their likely not NHL/AHL caliber at all.