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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Pretty much a pipe dream.
1. NHL GMs know what is at stake in the 2015 draft, any 1st round pick given up will more than likely be lottery protected. Going by the 2012 and 2013 drafts top 10 picks were given up only for potential franchise players (Staal and Schneider) and if the Flames have potential franchise players for 1st rounders, why wouldn't they keep them?
2. There is no guarantee that any picks acquired for 2015 would be better than the a first 5 pick in any of the 2014 rounds. Granted they could be better but they also could be worse. Lets say for the sake of argument the 2015 draftees will be equal or slightly better than the 2014 draftees. You lose a year of development time.
3. You would need a top 4 pick just to increase your chance at McDavid by more than 10%.
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Originally Posted by strombad
I'm almost positive that if Calgary doesn't end up last or win the lottery, they won't get McDavid. Same goes for every team out there.
Anyone who has McDavid in their grasp isn't going to trade that pick. It would take an insane deal.
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Probably right, but it sure would be a spectacle.
I'd like to see Calgary try something bold. Sutter style, but with better results.