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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
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he was drafted 50th overall in the 2nd round, after putting up 19 points for the Vancouver Giants in 62 games.
Ritchie put up 74 pts in 61 games this year. He had more than twice as many goals as Lucic had points in his pre-draft year
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How many teams in NHL history have built a team around wingers? The vast majority build their teams first and foremost around two good to great centers, then usually defence or goaltending and wingers are almost an afterthought. The Flames currently have one legitimate top two center prospect (Monahan), a number of prospects on the wing and limited defensive prospects. It would be odd if BPA and organizational need both converged with either a top end center or dman available and the Flames took a winger.
Lucic is merely a complimentary piece to that team, as was seen this year the three most important non goalies are Chara, Krejci and Bergeron. That is reflective of almost every great team in the league.