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Originally Posted by flamesfan55
I think it was a decent move as it should help the Flames in the future. My only problem with the pick is the Flames are not really in the position to be drafting guys that will not be ready for 5 years. In saying that hopefully its a Detroit type of thing where they let there picks mature for quite awhile. Like a fine wine  . |
He's not five years away. He's a big, skilled kid who was young for his draft year. Which means he will probably require an extra year of development. So in two years, he should be almost assured a spot on the big club, and if he takes big strides next season, then he could make the jump after that.
I'll say again, that if he were two days younger, he would be a top 10 pick this year. And just because Feaster said that in ten years he's going to be considered the best player of this draft, it doesn't mean it will take him until he's 23 to make the NHL roster.