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Originally Posted by krynski
That's something I haven't looked at before. According to capfriendly rosters, Flames are tied for 5th youngest in the league with LA (27)
Teams that are younger than Flames:
Hurricanes (26.7)
Devils (26.8)
Rangers (25.3)!
Flyers (26.6)
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A decade ago it was clear that to win a cup 1/2 your team has to come from within your own system. I think the average is 11 players drafted or free agents ala europe or NCAA. LA had the fewest with just 8 team developed players when they won the cups. You cannot trade or buy your way to a cup anymore.
Am I wrong thinking Feaster was actually the GM who originally vastly expanded our scouting system? Adding Eastern Junior, US High School, NCAA and European scouts? Treliving has certainly put his stamp on it however the club has drafted well the past 4-6 years by any measure.