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Old 04-21-2024, 11:22 AM   #215
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It’s math for me and it’s a draft; players shift around and it’s always better to have sooner than later choices. Besides specific players, better odds at first overall. 4 picks earlier in every round. Best player available will always be better. Will the “move the needle, sooner” player be more likely at 5 or 9?

I don’t have a specific player in mind, but the only reason not to pick sooner is if you don’t have a choice or don’t care. I don’t think the flames have either luxury.

There’s a lot riding on every team’s amateur scouting, and many impact players are chosen after 5 or 9, but I doubt any scouts would choose to have 4 less player choices around their selection.

That’s my reasoning. Just math.
That's fair and always true to some extent. This year does not seem to have a clear ledges in that 2-15 range that would cause me more consternation about missing out. Projecting players is a difficult thing and while it would be better to have even more choice for the scouts, I'm still excited about the talent that will be available.
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