The more I think about this trade, the more I like it. I don't even mind the conditional first. Either way, we get a first rounder, be it this year or next. Heck, it actually works pretty well for the Flames too in that they have a chance to draft higher should the Blues make the playoffs.
As to the prospects, realistically Flames were never going to get a 1st AND either Rattie or Schwartz. That was just wishful thinking IMO.
What is most important are the Flames are finally cleaning house on the core that has underperformed for the past 3 seasons. That's the most exciting part of these moves IMO.
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