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Originally Posted by dino7c
For how bad this team is been they are nothing special...they have a few good prospects like most bad teams. They aren't developing anything other than sucking and drafting high. Nobody is scared of them and wont be for years.
Its not bias I would have told you that before Gaudreau went there
I've also heard about a lot of teams building something special over the years...more often than not it doesn't pan out the way people expect. Gaudreau probably hurts them with this, he improves them enough for be out of the lottery but not enough to make the playoffs let alone do anything when they get there.
Any number of bad teams have high end prospects...its a joke to think he picked CBJ for their long term upside, he went there because he had a lack of options and doesn't like pressure. Guy couldn't even name 5 players on the roster.
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Bold point one, this has been my gripe with you about the Flames, it seems somewhat similar to what the Flames have been doing here in respect to do anything when they get to the playoffs. I think Columbus is going to soon realize that Gaudreau can't be the guy to win in the playoffs, however I agree with the previous poster that they do have some intriguing young prospects. I don't see them being a powerhouse though any time soon.
In regards to bolded point two, agree with you 1000%. He seems like the guy who knows he is very good at what he does, upper echelon of the league, but completely content with cashing his pay cheque and living a healthy lifestyle, without that true internal desire to win cups. Thats not a critique either, some personalties are just like that, he fits that bill.