Just trying to put my emotions into words. I think this is probably where a lot of us are and why we're so super-pumped:
- Sam is the highest draft pick ever by the Flames. That in itself makes it normal for us to be crazy-excited to see him on the ice in a Flames uni
- Sam is a chip off the Gilmour block. He'd go through a wall for his teammates and the comparisons to Gilmour take many of us back to the proudest years of this franchise's history
- Bennett was picked after the Oilers drafted #3 overall. His eventual domination at the NHL level will be just another reason why the Oilers are No Good
- When Bennett does finally dress for the Flames...and I'm not saying that it should be this year...the mentality switches from "Play hard and learn and develop -> wins are gravy" to "The future is now! Look out - we're out for blood and championships!"
That is also a lot of pressure on a young kid...but best of all is we all know he can handle it. Pile on the pressure, Sam will make sure Sam succeeds!!
So ya, the vids in this thread are getting us excited all over again. And for good reason!!
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