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Originally Posted by Ziggy Lidstrom
People knock his skating but he’s 64 and 220. His agility and explosiveness (first 3 strides ) have really improved as of late. He moves pretty well for a big kid. He’s not as slow as some make him out to be. His form isn’t the most graceful but he’s getting good burst and top end speed generated with his hulking frame. This kid seems to have all the tools and the tool box. He could be a massive asset for us. Another fourth round gem from Todd , his grandmas favourite , button. Todd and co are quite the department compared to their contemporaries especially those from 3 hours up the road.
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I think the Flames scouting is definitely doing it's job. However even a blind squirrel finds a nut once is a while. Edmonton's record of futility points to their development system or complete lack thereof. If a prospect shows even a glimmer of skill he is thrust onto the big team to sink or swim and if he was drafted out of the first 2 rounds he is an after thought. Explains why the average age of their farm team is so high.