The team is better positioned than many in the media predicted at the start of the year. I clearly remember media folks saying that outside of Monahan and Baerstchi there was nothing in the Flames system. Now when you watch a game there are many of the same media praising the step many prospects have made and are now saying the rebuild might not take as long as initially thought.
The Heat season has been a treat with the kids leading the way. Sutter drafted players Backlund, Brodie, Bouma have all played their best seasons. Reinhart appears to be ready to make the team, Arnold is still an intriguing prospect.
Feaster did do some nice work by drafting what I believe will be 4 impact players in the NHL (3 top 6 forwards, 1 top 4 D). I also love the first round of 2013. The pickups of Knight and Colborne were solid moves as well
All in all I think we need to go in the tank next year. McDavid or Eichel with the this group of prospects (2014 top 5 pick as well) has the potential to be a great team.
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