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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
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I guess it depends on what you think Smith will project out to be. I don't see him maximizing out to be much more than David Jones, who is a servicable NHLer but not a top 6 forward. I know the Flames kind of sold him as having Lucic potential, but I just don't see it in him.
I'm just not happy with the idea of drafting a guy in the 2nd round that has bottom 6 potential which is what Smith and Kanzig are. I'm kind of okay with the Flames drafting a guy like Riley Bruce in the 7th round, but in the 2nd round when there is a lot of talent available? I think you have to maximize value and you do that by drafting guys with top 6 forward and top 4 defence potential since those types will maximize value. That's just the philosophy of this fan.
Sorry don't want to derail this thread anymore but I was asked to respond. Let's get back to WJC.