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Originally Posted by Parallex
I can't speak for anyone else but not on my part... I legitimately feel that it would be best in the longterm for the team to ripen it's prospects on the vine. I can't help but feel that despite all the ample evidence that Edmonton Is No Good the 'rookies now!' crowd is essentially advocating that we copy them. I get the desire for the instant gratification that comes from seeing "the future" now but we have to be patient. We can be more like the Oilers or we can be more like the Red Wings... I'd rather be more like the Red Wings.
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There's a difference between drafting a guy and basically giving him the 2nd line centre spot before training camp than playing Gaudreau this year on the power play and in sheltered minutes even strength.
Again - the rushing guys isn't the Oilers big problem. Its the garbage around those guys and the fact they have to do all the scoring and deal with all the toughest matchups.
The last few Stanley Cup teams 'rushed' guys - Doughty with the Kings, Kane with the Blackhawks, Seguin with the Bruins. Having a 20/21 year old guy play in the NHL isn't rushing anyone.