Unless they think the Avs or Panthers will take Nichushkin instead, but I just can't see how he goes before Jones and Mckinnon. Either way, it has no impact to the Flames. The only real impact is if Tampa really likes Nichushkin, but think he'll still be available at 6th, so they swap with the Flames for their 6th + another asset (say one of their other 1st round picks).
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