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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Good point. People get worked up because he was a former 1st rounder and should be doing more, but he only cost us a 2nd round pick - the 1st round status is somewhat negated for the Flames here.
If you look at Calgary's draft history in the last 10 years, drafting quality 2nd rounders has been rocky at best. Even though in 2015 and 2016 we appear to be drafting good in the 2nd round (Andersson, Kylington, Parsons and Dube), none are sure-fire NHL'ers at this point - even though it's looking up. Before that though, 2nd round picks have been abysmal.
We basically bought a guaranteed bottom-six guy with a bit of upside for a 2nd; whether that was valuable or not is a matter of opinion.
That being said, if he can stick around and Klimchuk and Poirier don't make it, then it's better value IMO.
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Who said he's a guaranteed bottom-six guy? Most of us question whether there are not several better options in the organization for our 4th line. I don't mind taking a gamble on a 2nd round pick here and there. But then Treliving went ahead and got rid of our 1st and another 3 2nds. Overall it's poor asset management.
Do you think anyone would trade a 2nd for Lazar now? Do you think anyone would claim him off waivers? I doubt it very much.