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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
The Flames have 1 pick in the first two rounds of the next two entry drafts. This will most certainly set the team back in 3-4 years time and is pathetic asset management from the GM's part.
Missing the playoffs is definitely a major blow to an organization that was pumping itself up to be a 100 point team a few months ago. Instead of going from playoff qualifier to contender, this franchise has regressed to the hopeful category and is ominously spinning their wheels. The real question is when does it end? This club has been unable to turn the corner to anything beyond slightly above average since the Sutter era and that is bordering on a decade ago now.
I guess as Flames fans we have grown overly accustomed to mediocrity after so many meh seasons just like the one we are seeing unfold this year.
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It's not like we gave these draft pick assets away for free. BT always has the option to sell the Dmen he aquired for draft picks too. With Andersson, Fox, Valimaki and Kylington getting close and ready before the current NHL Dmen's deals expire, something has to give and they will be sold for picks/needs. These NHL guys aren't on expiring contracts and going to be lost for nothing. Alos, this current management team has shown very well in maximizing value for NHLers. Glencross/Russell. I'm sure they know what they are doing.