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Originally Posted by ComixZone
This Senators build is also why I think the Flames as an organization should move beyond trading picks. It’s the absolute lifeline for markets like this.
You win through the players you draft and develop. Full stop. Attempting to fast track that process is a fool’s errand for a market like Calgary.
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Exactly. They had a good start with Batherson, Tkachuk, getting the Stutzle pick from SJ, Chabot. Keep feeding the pipeline, don't start trading picks and signing people when your core isn't good enough to be in the playoffs.
The DeBrincat trade wasn't horrible because as an RFA they can still recoup some of what they gave up, but it's not my preferred method of building a team.