I'm concerned that the Flames haven't picked a d-man with any of the six 1st and 2nd round picks they've taken in the last two season. It's fine to say draft the best player available and trade or sign UFAs to fill needs. But the NHL is increasingly becoming a draft and develop league. Teams are hanging on to quality young d-men. I don't welcome the prospect of sniffing other team's cast-offs and dubious projects looking for #3-4 d-men. Or worse, trading a Monahan, Gaudreau, or Bennet in a desperate bid to fill a gap. D-men take 3-5 years to develop. The clock is running out on drafting d-men who will mature along the our crop of young forwards. I don't want to end up like the Oilers or Flyers.
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Originally Posted by fotze
If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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