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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Let's be clear though that at the time, Kidd was the clear and consensus #1 goalie. The Flames didn't go "off board" or do something unexpected by taking him over Brodeur or Potvin. Kidd was the "next franchise goalie" in that draft. Speaks to the challenge of projecting goalies - but I disagree with the notion that this was a Flames error.
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Kind of like how Askarov is the "next franchise goalie" in this draft and how some think it would be a good idea to trade 19 + 50 to move up and grab him?
Maybe he will be the next stud goalie, but that's too risky for me.