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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
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 f rom bad ones and more important than trade returns the Flames need to draft good and getting more picks helps their odds.
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GAUDREAU came in the 4th round.