So much overreaction to this trade. A 2nd round pick for a young forward in need of a change of scenery and better line mates.
The same people would probably whine about the player we would have taken with that 2nd ala hunter smith or parsons.
I think most of the downers havent got an idea about the player. They just looked up his points total and started raging.
A lot of ottawa fans, myself included are upset about losing him for a 2nd and how he was (not) developed. The GM has stated this player is worth protecting and has a bright future with a lot of upside. His scouting reports all rave about his potential as a 2nd line 2 way gritty character player. Well known analysts have given the flames kudos on this deal for the fact it is low risk and potentially high reward.
Lazar is around Jankowskis age and has 170ish games in the NHL. He is as accomplished a WHL prospect as you can get. His offensive numbers in the pros are bad but he does everything else at a NHL level and if he can find his scoring touch he will be a great capture.
People hate what they dont know. And people dont know Curtis Lazar.
2nd round picks arent likely to ever play in the NHL. But people would rather roll the dice than take a stinky recclaimation project with a bad ppg on the 4th line. Thats what this is all about. It has nothing to do with the player or the trade. It just isnt sexy to most.
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