All rebuilds must look the same according to Cliff. Flames had 3 1st round picks last year and currently hold a top 5 selection this year. Burke has not traded a single pick yet because he says he wants a player that can help now (Pretty sure he means someone in the 20-23 age range) or a prospect knocking on the door doesn't mean he isn't rebuilding the team the right way.
This next part isn't pointed at Cliff but it is funny that the Burke haters have quickly become Feaster apologists. Burke knows we are in for a couple hard years but you look at what Edmonton has done by trading all their vets for picks and wing forced to put their lotto picks in leadership roles at 18-19. Those players should not have to carry the load. In addition Calgary has some nice prospects in the 18-21 age range that are knocking on the door. Outside of Bouma, Backlund, Brodie, Colborne they lack 22-25 year olds on the roster. If Burke can add a nice young player and a 2nd round pick this deadline we will be in fine shape in terms of the rebuild. Still poised to pick high on 2015 where we can potentially land the next superstar this franchise needs
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