That's a really good point about defining BPA as it can mean different things to different people.
To me, I think BPA is strictly in terms of upside, not in terms of current ability. If there is someone projected to be a future hall of famer, you draft him, and then move on to future perennial all-star, followed by players with productive careers, etc., etc.
So I think projection and upside is more important than safety. I'd rather go for the guy whose ceiling is unlimited than draft an unremarkable guy who might play 500 games.
If the Flames (big IF) see Jones as the next Pronger, then that seals it for me.
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