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Originally Posted by ComixZone
Dallas model isn't something to replicate, although there will be similarities (Huberdeau will be doing his best to try to be half relevant in the exact same way Seguin and Benn have been)
I'm in no way ripping on what the Flames are doing (I love it), but I think this idea that the Flames focusing on a 2-3 year rebuilding being any different than any other team is incorrect. Most teams seeminly "plan" to bottom out for 2-3 years, and then go gangbusters to get back into the playoffs - because they want those young players to get that experience.
I think the Hawks actually signaled this last night. They tried to press the fast forward button by offering their 2025 1st unprotected + in an effort to get another top-5 pick which would have given them their 3 big picks (Bedard, Levshunov, and I imagine Demidov or Lindstrom).
Given we're both in the West, I think we have to look at Chicago as the comparable right now. They have Korchinski who was at 7, we have Parekh at 9. From there, Chicago has taken Bedard and Levshunov - this is what the Flames need to do over the next two years - they need two top picks that can compete with that, because Chicago is building themselves to be a top-team again and we'll need to go through them.
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I hear you, just don't believe that's the Flames strategy
Hawks, are definitely going to spend $$$, they are not going to spend time at the bottom with their star in my view,
Same with Utah, new owners... they are going to spend serious money. That alone should help.