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FlamesAddiction · 06-17-2013, 08:20 PM

I think some people are underestimating the value of having a franchise player. When you have one, the depth players are much easier to get as free agents. Having an elite franchise player is like have a few extra picks every draft if you consider how it affects the ability to attract assets.

It doesn't need to be this season, but if this team is ever going to build towards being a top contender, they are going to have find a star franchise player from somewhere. The Flames somewhat lucked out with Iginla as he wasn't a top 1st rounder and was acquired in a trade, but you can't rely on that as a strategy.

06-17-2013, 08:20 PM	#508
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I think some people are underestimating the value of having a franchise player. When you have one, the depth players are much easier to get as free agents. Having an elite franchise player is like have a few extra picks every draft if you consider how it affects the ability to attract assets. It doesn't need to be this season, but if this team is ever going to build towards being a top contender, they are going to have find a star franchise player from somewhere. The Flames somewhat lucked out with Iginla as he wasn't a top 1st rounder and was acquired in a trade, but you can't rely on that as a strategy. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."