I don't see Lazar as a lock. If he fumbles and plays poorly/guys play better he shouldn't make the team. Far from a lock.
Yeah, he was protected in the expansion draft but the Flames might have had the worst forward depth available at the time. A case could be made he wouldn't have been picked anyways and if he goes through waivers at the end of training camp I don't think he'd be picked up.
That doesn't mean he's a poor player, that doesn't mean he can't have a "breakout" year or prove he's an NHL'er.. he's just far from a lock.
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