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Originally Posted by Ashasx
Uh, I don't see it.
Maybe he becomes that next.... I don't know. I can't really think of any star forward that is ~6'7", but the Flames weren't going for a homerun with this pick. This seems like a relatively safe bet for somebody who can play on the 4th line for a few minutes a night and spend the rest in the penalty box.
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Sorry, but the Flames didn't spend a 2nd round pick for a goon as you are implying. Do you really believe that is what they did here? Do you really, really believe that the Flames spent that 2nd round pick in the hopes of one day realizing a home-grown 4th line goon?
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Originally Posted by Ashasx
If you really want to play this game, I can list just as many in rounds 3 and beyond that became fantastic goaltenders, and I can name even more that were drafted in rounds 1-2 that were complete busts.
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He is not 'playing games' Ashasx. Listing off some of the top goaltenders today who were selected by their respective teams in the first 2 rounds is providing proof that your assertion that selecting goaltenders in the first 2 rounds are a waste. I believe it was Darren Hayes who obliterated that argument statistically. I am sure someone can provide you with that (I am too lazy to look it up), as you obviously missed it.