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Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers
“Build a team around draft picks” they say. Until it comes time to sign one of them, then you better bail a year early.
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First, draft the best player available, which means players that are most likely to play with the Flames. Stop drafting Americans that have no connection to Canada. When you do draft them, make sure you educate them on Canada/Calgary and make their entire support network invested in the player establishing that long-term relationship. Make everyone see the value in staying in Calgary and want to be here long-term. Maintain as much control as you can, and when you're in a situation where you're going to surrender all control, have an exit strategy.