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ricardodw · 07-20-2013, 09:15 PM

So looking at Bob Mckenzie's 2009 pre-draft rankings..... what was the problem with going Canadian at pick #23 after the 6 best Euro's were gone. McKenzie ranked Ryan O'Rielly just ahead of Erixon and turns out he is in the top 10 from the class of '09.

Was there a rule that the Flames had to take the long-shot on a Euro instead of picking a Canadian that was ready for a regular shift in the NHL 3 months after he was drafted?

Sometimes the obvious pick is a lot better than the guy that needs to develop for another 2-3 years.

07-20-2013, 09:15 PM	#8
ricardodw Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Exp:	So looking at Bob Mckenzie's 2009 pre-draft rankings..... what was the problem with going Canadian at pick #23 after the 6 best Euro's were gone. McKenzie ranked Ryan O'Rielly just ahead of Erixon and turns out he is in the top 10 from the class of '09. Was there a rule that the Flames had to take the long-shot on a Euro instead of picking a Canadian that was ready for a regular shift in the NHL 3 months after he was drafted? Sometimes the obvious pick is a lot better than the guy that needs to develop for another 2-3 years.