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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
Why do Colorado or Florida give up a second rounder if they know you don't want their guy?
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If the Flames pick first and Florida and Colorado follow chances are that both teams want Jones. If the Flames scouts love both Druin and MacKinnon to the point they are fine with either I would aks the Avalanche for their 1st, 2nd and 4th round picks for the first pick and let the Panthers know that if they want Jones they will have to match (which gives the Flames their choice) or better that offer. Win-win for the Flames as chances are both of those teams are dying to get their hands on Jones and will pull the trigger. The Avalanche know they will have to pick ahead of the Panthers to get Jones so I don't see why they wouldn't want to deal. If the Panthers pass you make the deal with the Avs and take whichever forward the Panthers don't take and hope that you can find some players with the 2nd and 4th round picks.