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FlamesAddiction · 04-15-2014, 07:53 AM

Many people are saying that there isn't a massive difference in the BPA for the top 4 or 5 players this year, if that is true (and assuming most NHL teams, and especially the Flames, see it that way) I don't see why we wouldn't just keep our pick and let the chips fall where they may.

Burke already said that he doesn't believe in drafting for position, so I can't see that being a factor.

Edit: Never mind, I misunderstood the OP. Yes, I would trade down this year as long as we stayed in the top 4 or 5. Some teams are likely still drafting for position. As always, it of course depends on the return.

04-15-2014, 07:53 AM	#19
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	Many people are saying that there isn't a massive difference in the BPA for the top 4 or 5 players this year, if that is true (and assuming most NHL teams, and especially the Flames, see it that way) I don't see why we wouldn't just keep our pick and let the chips fall where they may. Burke already said that he doesn't believe in drafting for position, so I can't see that being a factor. Edit: Never mind, I misunderstood the OP. Yes, I would trade down this year as long as we stayed in the top 4 or 5. Some teams are likely still drafting for position. As always, it of course depends on the return. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can." Last edited by FlamesAddiction; 04-15-2014 at 08:12 AM.