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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Not saying he's a bad player but the Flames aren't picking in the teens. There are much better prospects available at 6.
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Is there a better player available if you are the Flames? That is all that matters. For instance, if you were trying to win a playoff series against a California team, which player is going to be more important? A small skilled player that doesn't do good in the trenches, or a big guy that plays a physical game and goes through people? The Flames need more of the later than they do the former. Edmonton drafted the purely skill players for years and where has that got them? Gauthier on the wing is pure win for this club. Gives extra life to guys like Shinkaruk and Mangipane, who may be too small in the bigger scheme of things.