I remember the pick, and everyone thinking if the kid even hit puberty yet. He was the smallest drafted player I have ever seen. It wasn't just his height, but his frame was so slight, I thought for sure he was going to get killed in the NHL unless he bulked up.
But I also remember all the interviews, and people just gushing on his skill and how he was going to make the Flames scouts look damn smart in a few years when he adjusts his game to the NHL. Man, were they right on the money. Kid is a freaking wizard.
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