I don't love how BT gives up picks so easily. I would not hate it as much if we had a better track record at the Draft. The William Stromgren pick is one example of a pick that really bugs me. This especially after what we saw at the World Juniors. For those who aren't aware the Flames took Stromgren with their 2nd Round pick (45th overall) in 2021. I remember at the time being on Twitter and a number of the more popular Flames follows at the time were emphatically pushing to draft Logan Stankoven. He eventually went to Dallas at 47. Dallas btw has an awesome recent draft record.
My worry with this pick is there was a hesistancy to pick another smaller forward. I know there is hindsight when it comes to the draft but the reality is our draft record is not good. Why do we still have some of the same scouts? Does Sutter have any influence on draft day?
If you are going to trade picks and spend a bunch of money in Free Agency you have to produce quality NHLers out of your draft picks!
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