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Originally Posted by polak
You seem to be ignoring the fact that 3rd and 4th line guys are a dime a dozen and that there are players in the AHL that could step up right now and be just as effective as most of them.
I'm not saying players like that are not important. They are and they serve a role.
What I'm saying is that using a 2nd round pick on the OFF CHANCE that AT BEST he becomes a guy like that, is a waste. Most early picks who end up playing that role do so because they didn't live up to their potential and are relegated to bottom 6 minutes.
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Who says Smith is topping out as that guy though? With his size and some skill he could be a top 6 player, people here are writing him off since he isn't a ppg in junior.
Kanzig too, sure he is not offensive but the Flames organization seems to love him. Kept him long in training camp, and went as far as bringing him into the junior team they own.
Also the fact that good 3rd and 4th liners are dime a dozen is B.S. there is a reason that L.A. just extended their entire 4th line.