Just as important for a top 3 pick is having an organizational and hockey ops situation where he can properly develop and get better.
Lots of teams still think a top 3 pick can be instantly inserted into lineups and everyone else will adapt and support around them. There are many failed top 10, nevermind first round picks, that get into a team who isn’t able to properly support and help develop that talent in the pros.
Flames getting rid of most of their respected and experienced/talented vets, is a point that need to be replenished once this team gains better talent, otherwise that talent is not fully utilized.
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