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Originally Posted by Bonded
I think you are really under estimating how casual most of the Flames fan base is. If their high picks end up like Laf and Kakko than I think attendance will plummet. Getting younger needs to happen but I don't buy into the idea that the fans will show up regardless of the results.
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Bennett was a Laf/Kakko type pick, but also don't write those players off. Development isn't a straight line, and the fact that they're both taking their time points to structural problems in NYR in my eyes.
Attendance didn't dip after Bennett didn't come to fruition. This market loves hockey, and loves younger players with upside (look at how Wolf, who has yet to do anything at NHL level gets embraced by the fans).
If anything, I think you're underestimating just how quick the fans in Calgary are to embrace young players.