Good news is there are a few of teams that will be drafting ahead of the Flames that should be looking for D.
CAR, EDM (probably will pick a wet sponge they found in the cafeteria though), COL. Tampa Bay I see going with BPA and Nashville will be picking a forward most likely.
So hopefully those three teams end up taking Nurse, Pulock, Ristolainen, Zadorov. Bumping more than a few desired Centers to the Flames pick. Hopefully.
Jumping up two spots if needed shouldn't cost the Flames the Pitt or St.Louis pick. maybe the third and a fifth if a team wants to stock up on assets.
Will be a fun draft day to watch.
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