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Originally Posted by CaramonLS
Right, but the Flames, in addition to being the worst drafting team, have been the worst development team in the NHL over the last 20 years.
I question whether they've cultivated the proper resources for player development - I don't think it is an unfair question to ask either.
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It's not an unfair question, but it is strange that you use this example as your jumping off point.
You'd be hard pressed to find an NHL player that doesn't have their own support system outside of the organisation. Most do, and I'd bet a hefty some that every top level guy does at very least.
Still, you're not wrong in questioning the development system the Flames have had over the past decade or two, but it doesn't particularly apply here.