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Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames
Everyone knows Jankowski is a project and has a high ceiling, but the flames didn't need a project pick with a low chance of panning out. They needed a sure-fire NHLer who can step in sooner than 4-5 years after the selection. A team booming with solid prospects should of made this pick, not a team lacking depth, prospects and is rebuilding.
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But the Flames weren't rebuilding when that pick was made. They were still in the bubble team chasing that low-seed playoff spot phase.
I don't really agree with this statement (in general). For starters the Flames need/needed impact talent and most sure-fire NHLer who can step in sooner than 4-5 years after the selection beyond the premium picks tend to not be impact talent. Safe picks are for the teams that want cheap depth with some upside to replace the depth they lose around their core. I actually think the all-or-nothing home-run swing is situationally appropriate for teams in that position. I mean, Zemgus Girgensons (the safe pick to take) is a fine hockey player but he's not going to change the fortunes of a hockey club.