[boogerz]

The Flames had the "Dallas model" already with Tkachuk, Fox, Gaudreau, Andersson, Monahan, and company.

The drafting philosophy seemed to change to prioritize size over everything else when Darryl came back a couple years ago.

The scouting team is still good and Button is still the head amateur scout. As long as the Flames start re-prioritizing skill and hockey sense over size again, they should be able rebuild without a top three pick.