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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
To be clear, I was not complimenting Lomberg so much as I was suggesting that the talent left in the prospect pool was close to drying up. I think that in two or three rounds the ceiling of most of these players is either a very long shot or a fourth liner/ popcorn muncher. Among those popcorn munchers, Lomberg has proven that he can contribute to the PK, and that he can skate at an NHL level, never mind that he ruffles a few feathers. Indeed at this point in his career the only noticeable difference between him and Hathaway is three inches.
I don't think that is a slight against the Flames. With the amount of picks they have made in the last three years, and the rate that players are graduating having a decent prospect pool 15 players deep is better than expected.
In the end its a moot point, because I haven't voted Lomberg, and wont until Ruzicka is off the board.
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But a guy that's almost 100% figured out with a top side of energy fourth liner will never get a vote from me over any of ...
Ruzicka, Koumontizis, Gawdin, Lindstrom, Feuk, Philp, Roman or even Foo ... because if they make it they'll have a larger impact. (or Yelesin, Lerby, Gillies in non forwards).
Give me 30% at finding a middle six, or 5th defenseman than 65% chance of getting a full time healthy scratch.
Honestly not trying to pick on you, I firmly believe everyone has a right to vote how they wish.