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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
Who knows, maybe I am just biased against these big reach picks as the Oilers have been trying for the homerun for years and it never worked out. I can't think of any examples on other teams where a big reach turned out amazing in the first round. Other teams have professional scouts too, and the rankings reflect where most professionals think players should go. .
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A guy in a similar situation and "reach" was Blake Wheeler for the Coyotes. First example that should spring immediately to mind.
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Time as always will tell, but if I were a Flames fan I would be disappointed with this selection
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Shocking, nor does anyone care.