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Old 06-27-2022, 03:17 PM   #371
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada View Post
They were somewhat lucky that they hit on all their high picks. That doesn't happen often.
Agreed it is surprising to see how few players on that team were drafted with their picks. 6 is less than the current flames team has (8). You nailed it though by stating they hit on their high picks. Makar appears to be a generational talent and 3 players were picked ahead of him. MacKinnon was a slam dunk top pick. Landeskog was a nice piece and Rantanen is probably the best 10th overall pick since the 05 lockout.

I think the shrewd trades are what our this team over the top. Fleeced Toronto for Kadri, fleeced Ottawa/Nashville for Byram/Girard, fleeced the Islanders for Toews.
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