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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
That why I was kind of upset when we traded down and didn't take Girgensons. He is a real cannonball and is considered to be fairly close to being in the NHL. His ultimate upside is debatable, but he is a "safer" pick if there is such a thing.
Not that I mind what they did. I said it before, this was a good draft to off board.
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I know our management is still in 'win now' mode, but realistically this organization should be looking out for the future first at this point (which admittedly makes keeping Iginla and Kipper contradictory.... but that's another topic altogether).
While at first glance it does seem quite daunting that our 1st round pick is probably 4 years out from being an NHL ready player (w/o rushing him), I actually think this speaks volumes about the management we have in place and what they're trying to do.
Girgensons, Tervainen (hell, pretty much all the fwds and dmen) taken between 14-20 are more likely to have an impact in the next 3 years at the NHL level. It would have been easy for Weisbrod, Feaster and co. to take the safe pick and say they are trying to supplement the core within the next two years.
I think the fact that they went for the guy that has the best long-term potential really does say something. Who even knows if Feaster and Weisbrod are still with the organization by the time Jankowski arrives.... its a risk on their end but I really respect them for sticking their neck out for the long-term health of this organization.
Who knows if it's the right decision in the end (I'll admit i was a bit dissapointed they passed over Tervainen initially).... but if they are right then they managed to accomplish something that this franchise hasn't been able to do since 1995.