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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
You can still find defensemen easier later in the draft like Brodie for instance. When is the last time the Flames have drafted a forward that has played as well as he has in any round? Giordano was a free agent as is Chris Breen. A lot of the best defenseman in the league weren't even drafted in the 1st round like Keith, Weber, etc but how many elite centers in this league were drafted outside of the top 10 of the draft. Not nearly as many.
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All of that is 100% bang on.
The only thing that makes me wonder is exactly how good Jones will be. People are talking about him as being the best defensive prospect in 10 years. I have my doubts.. but having that horse in your stable can sure be something.
I do hope for a center though - you can't rely on teams giving up a Thornton.