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Originally Posted by Table 5
If I'm his parent, I'd want him to be drafted by pretty much anyone else but Calgary (well apart from Edmonton). While there is something to be said for succeeding under pressure, it would just be at an unreasonable level here, especially if he developed slowly or things went off the rails (it would be Baertschi x100). Making the NHL, as the son of a legend, isn't easy as is...the extra risk just doesn't justify the reward of a "cool story" to me.
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I don't understand this sentiment at all. I think if the Flames drafted this kid he'd be beloved by the fanbase. Even if he took a while to develop, I think the organization would be patient with him. As for pressure, there will be pressure either way. He's the son of a hall of fame player. Goes with the territory.