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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
The Flames re-build didn't fail because of a lack of early picks, it failed because they traded too many picks when they should have still been building the team. Early picks help...but top 3 picks aren't mandatory if you're actually being shrewd and are properly managing your assets.
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This all comes back to the impatience in the Canadian markets. Even if the Flames hit on a few draft picks in the next few years and the team has a season where they exceed expectations, it's nearly a guarantee that the organization will go down the same road as that will be the ownership mandate.
"We were on the cusp of the playoffs this season. Do whatever it takes to get in next season." That seems to be the Canadian ownership mentality.