The Dallas model of drafting and development yes. But their state taxes always makes them an extremely attractive market for UFA without having to wildly overpay.
If the flames take the approach of acquiring top 50 picks and using those picks, giving their amateur scouts more at bats then great. But the Duchene’s of the world aren’t coming for that contract, which gives a big shot in the arm.
At the end of the day this is still a small market Canadian team. So go draft and develop, but any expectations we play in the same realm with UFA attractiveness as Dallas, we’re in for a disappointment.
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