I'd be okay grabbing Nichushkin if they're out of the top 4 (I wouldn't be at all disappointed with Monohan or Lindholm though) and I'd be simply ecstatic if they could move up and grab him with the Blue's and Penguin's firsts depending on what else they gave up.
I would be hesitant on giving up their first next year. I have a habit of liking legacies too much, I don't know why and it's a problem, but I'd love to see Sam join his brother on this team. While other legacy, William Nylander Altelius, doesn't look halfbad especially if he adds some size (bonus points for his dad mocking Edmonton and being born in Calgary). Throw in a couple other players like Ekblad, and as long as the Flames really tank I think they could grab a special player in that draft without that huge Russian-factor risk that comes with Nichushkin.
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