Completely agree.
Arguing that it wasn't the right time to gamble is silly. You don't draft for next season - you draft for the future of the franchise, the ongoing future.
The Jankowski pick wasn't going to help the 2012 or 2013 Flames regardless of who they took. Say they took Maatta - they probably don't grab Russell because they think Maatta might make the team this year. They are, for all intents and purposes, the same team except with one more defensive prospect and one less C prospect.
Doesn't change the rebuild at all.
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