Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowperson
Jones is the most likely of the three to be a superstar, cornerstone player in the NHL. He's the lesser gamble.
MacKinnon and Drouin might be superstars as well or better than Jones in the end, but they seem less of a sure thing than Jones looks like.
My two cents. Everyone has got an opinion and everyone is entitled to one. 
Should be an interesting summer.
Cowperson |
I don't disagree that Jones looks special but for the Flames I believe he represents too much of a gamble given his birth certificate. Defensemen take longer to hit their stride and by the time Jones truly hits his peak he will be close to UFA to which he will promply leave for a US team. I believe for the Flames they would be better off even taking Barkov over Jones if you want to look long term. The reason the Avs covet him (grew up in Denver) is the same reason the Flames shouldn't. You can be sure he and his family would be disappointed if the Flames are the team announcing his name and I want a player that is truly happy to be here. There is too much riding on this pick to take a guy that may be the right player for the Flames but the Flames are the wrong team for that player.