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Originally Posted by Fan69
Agree and i think the last two drafts have shown that change in philosophy.
I was surprised how many posters wanted kindel, an undersized winger when the ods if undersized wingers becoming nhl regulars is rather low. Stromgren, Honzek, Gridin, I!Dar! Suniev! Basha,Battaglia all six feet plus.
I think they shoot for a Klapka type of pick every draft, but overall size is a consideration has been a philosophy change that i like.
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Honzek was the Klapka pick.
I don't think there's a philosophy that is a bonified game winner, get you to the cup finals every year.
No other team can build and play the way Florida does right now, they don't just have size, they have skill, speed and snarl. The "insiderrrr's" said it best, they can beat you at every game, no matter how you play they can match it.
They've been called a unicorn team, they're good. Real good.
But you take the best player available every time. Florida was taken to 7 games by one of the softest teams in the league. Had Florida not taken out Toronto's goalie I think they lose that series and nobody is talking about how they're "built the best".
You have to play to your star players strengths, and that's what Florida does. They surround their skilled superstars (of which we have none) with fantastic role players (we have some of these) and their compete level is top notch.
Maurice is also a phenomenal coach.
I think the Flames should select whomever they feel brings the best chance to turn into a top 6 player. I personally don't see McQueen amounting to much, I too feel he's made of glass and has flourished in junior and through the ranks because his raw size has put him in a physical advantage his whole career. Now injury troubles added to an already questionable skillset in the NHL and its got red flags everywhere.