While it is understood that Wilson is using the hindsight glasses, he's not wrong to suggest that in principle it is a mistake to let players with no significant downside get away.
If the Flames had Kulak in the system last year there is no need to trade for Fantenberg. Also questionable if there was any need for Prout. Also would give them a good replacement for Valimaki today.
I can't fault Wilson for this article or call it garbage when it seems like a clear miss by Flames mangement to cut ties with a young homegrown player. Wilson does a good job IMO of describing the no downside nature of that type of player as well, which I found interesting and insightful.
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