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PlayfulGenius · 05-10-2013, 12:06 AM

I've mentioned this in another thread...

Everyone is talking about this draft being really deep, but there doesn't appear to be any Generational-type player... Like Crosby, Ovechkin or even Stamkos.

So, it would seem to be the ideal way to leverage this draft would be to have multiple picks. The Flames are positioned as well as any team for this draft... In fact, one would have to argue they're positioned the best of all 30 teams.

If the Flames traded all picks for #2, it no longer becomes the Flames advantage how deep this draft is... I say use roster players to move picks up the draft, but make sure to remain with at least 3 picks in the first round.

05-10-2013, 12:06 AM	#140
PlayfulGenius Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Exp:	I've mentioned this in another thread... Everyone is talking about this draft being really deep, but there doesn't appear to be any Generational-type player... Like Crosby, Ovechkin or even Stamkos. So, it would seem to be the ideal way to leverage this draft would be to have multiple picks. The Flames are positioned as well as any team for this draft... In fact, one would have to argue they're positioned the best of all 30 teams. If the Flames traded all picks for #2, it no longer becomes the Flames advantage how deep this draft is... I say use roster players to move picks up the draft, but make sure to remain with at least 3 picks in the first round.