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dammage79 · 01-30-2014, 02:28 PM

I half get what Burke is saying in regards to this draft and drafting some size. Still have to build with the pieces you do have and I don't think Burke is going to trade off all of Sven, Granlund, Gaudreau and the rest of the below averaged size players. As much as you need size I see Granlund as a dynamic goal scorer and Gaudreau as....well... Gaudreau. He's great at everything he does in hockey. So I can see Sven being moved if he fails to bring his play up to snuff. Need to surround those players with more size so they can do their thing.

I don't think..or at least I sincerely hope that if the Flames don't get Ekblad that they don't pass on Bennett because of an inch in height.

Also to those posting that Burke may trade down. He's said bluntly that the first three rounds of picks will not be traded. Take that for what you will but I fell like the Flames will be picking right where they end up. But also means he may not trade up either. Who knows.

Honestly, from 2011-2013 Button and his staff have done a good job of drafting talent. I hope Burke listens to them come draft day.

01-30-2014, 02:28 PM	#77
dammage79 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary Exp:	I half get what Burke is saying in regards to this draft and drafting some size. Still have to build with the pieces you do have and I don't think Burke is going to trade off all of Sven, Granlund, Gaudreau and the rest of the below averaged size players. As much as you need size I see Granlund as a dynamic goal scorer and Gaudreau as....well... Gaudreau. He's great at everything he does in hockey. So I can see Sven being moved if he fails to bring his play up to snuff. Need to surround those players with more size so they can do their thing. I don't think..or at least I sincerely hope that if the Flames don't get Ekblad that they don't pass on Bennett because of an inch in height. Also to those posting that Burke may trade down. He's said bluntly that the first three rounds of picks will not be traded. Take that for what you will but I fell like the Flames will be picking right where they end up. But also means he may not trade up either. Who knows. Honestly, from 2011-2013 Button and his staff have done a good job of drafting talent. I hope Burke listens to them come draft day.