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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Mackey was generally regarded as the top college free agent this year. I know that previous Flames college signings (e.g. Foo, Lamb, BVB, etc) didn't turn out but Mackey is a different level of player than those, and is probably the equivalent of the team adding a 1st round (late) level of prospect to the cupboard.
Important signing.
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Yeah, the Mackey signing went a bit unheralded due to when it was signed (...doomsday and all that), but he was THE college UFA this year.
Frank Seravalli's take is here
This kid will be in the NHL next season, and I don't think it's crazy to think it will be full-time.