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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
It is never a bad thing to grab a franchise potential player in the top 5 of the draft if you can.
However, if you are so woefully lacking in legitimate, projected NHL prospects, I think it behoves you to draft with as many picks as you can.
I'm not unhappy they tried to trade into the top 3, but I am a bit relieved they haven't overpaid significantly for the opportunity to do so.
The Flames tried to draft around a franchise player/superstar. Time to try drafting a superstar around quality NHL depth.
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