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Originally Posted by Canada 02
I guess it is fair that Monahan is considered the 'safer pick' over Nichushkin; I'm curious among those who say Monahan, have you always said go with the safe pick in prior drafts, or have you said BPA?
More often than not, the sentiment here on CP during draft time is that the Flames have played it safe, and been criticized for it.
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It's not that Monahan is a 'safe' pick.
It's that Nichushkin is a very risky pick. If Nichushkin were significantly better than Monahan, then it might be worth the risk. But considering how many great prospects are available, and how much the Flames are in need of restocking their shelves with both quantity and quality, especially at the C position, there is simply no need to take the risk with Nichushkin.
If it were a big drop off in talent after Nichushkin, different story. But that isn't the case.