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Originally Posted by moon
I know that Esposito is an easy target to go after when talking about deadline deals but Alex Plante was drafted 1 spot after Shattenkirk. It isn't crazy to think that those two could have swapped spots and the Oilers end up with Shattenkirk for Smyth which would have been a great deal.
If people aren't willing to trade Iginla and others because late 1st's and 2nd rounders will just get wasted by this management group it is probably time to can the management right now.
Plenty of valuable guys have come from those picks and the chance of getting someone from those picks is more valuable than keeping old pieces that have shown they are not leading this team to the Cup in the next 5 years.
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People have to realize that getting a draft pick in a trade is only half of the picture as it's what the team does with the pick that counts in the end. I believe a top player can be had with a late first round pick but that's in the hands of the Flames and their scouts to find that player. Gaudreau was had for a 2nd round pick so as long as the Flames make the pick count they can get something out of just getting picks. Good drafting separates good teams from bad ones and more important than trade returns the Flames need to draft good and getting more picks helps their odds.