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Poe969 · 10-08-2013, 10:56 AM

Ekblad is just too good to pass up. The people who say not to pick defensmen early because defensemen can be had in free agency, I have a question? How many teams did Lindstrom hit UFA?

I'm not saying Ekblad is the next perenial Norris trophy winner but the guys who are that good, don't go to UFA that often. Chara has been a UFA once... If we can get someone that good and keep them in the organization we should. I think skilled forwards are more available then real #1 defensmen who are game changers and that's what Ekblad looks like.

Waaaay too good to pass up.

10-08-2013, 10:56 AM	#54
Poe969 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Exp:	Ekblad is just too good to pass up. The people who say not to pick defensmen early because defensemen can be had in free agency, I have a question? How many teams did Lindstrom hit UFA? I'm not saying Ekblad is the next perenial Norris trophy winner but the guys who are that good, don't go to UFA that often. Chara has been a UFA once... If we can get someone that good and keep them in the organization we should. I think skilled forwards are more available then real #1 defensmen who are game changers and that's what Ekblad looks like. Waaaay too good to pass up. __________________ Fan of the Flames, where being OK has become OK.