I say we'll find out in a few years from now, I personally like the pick and think it's worth it (Even if Valabik becomes a bust), the idea is he has Chara potential, and every once in a while it's not a bad idea to take a gamble if you think the reward can be huge.
And for the love of God stop rambling on and on about how they passed on Meszaros, the reality is the Thrashers were not the only ones who passed on him, and to be more clear on Meszaros he looks good so far, but let's look in 5 years when all these kids develop then say if Meszaros is truely the best d-man in this draft or not, let's give some time and chance to Smid, Thelen, Barker, and even Valabik then decide who truely was the best d-man from the first round, a lot of prospects is what you call late bloomers while others are early bloomers, Meszaros is clearly an early bloomer and currently ahead of the others, but will he stay that way? who know's, I personally believe all the others have the potential to be better, so let's wait and see.