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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
They were somewhat lucky that they hit on all their high picks. That doesn't happen often.
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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.