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Originally Posted by flylock shox
Anyone know offhand how strong the 2014 draft class is projected to be?
I can't help but think it may be in the Flames' interests to try to acquire another top 10 pick this year in exchange for next year's 1st rounder or a swap of first round picks in 2014. As bad as the Flames may be next year, if the 2013 class really is that good, it may be to the Flames' benefit to (essentially) move their 2014 pick up a year and end up with a prospect one year closer to making an impact.
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I don't know about that. The Flames first-rounder from next year may not command the kind of return to make it worthwhile, considering that no-one at this point can project where that pick will fall. There is a strong possibility that it could be another top-3–5 pick, and if so, then I also believe that it is probably better to use it to select a player, rather than to trade. If the Flames draft in the top-three again next year, chances are high that that player will be at least as good as any in the top-5–10 from this year. The Flames are not going to get anything else in the top-five this year.