The equation for me is changing as the season goes on. Watching the Edmonton scenario, the Vancouver scenario, when compared to the Flames scenario I think it comes down to the following.
the given
Value of 4/5 pick < Value of Picks 1-3
the wild card of impact on culture/foundation
Value of strong finish > Value of tanking
Starting to think ...
(Value of strong finish > Value of tanking) > (Value of 4/5 pick < Value of Picks 1-3)
or Draisatl and Flames finish with a positive vibe may be more important than say Reinhart and winning only one of their last 9
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