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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Kristen Odland @KristenOdlandCH
Brian Burke said his mindset is to pick not trade the #Flames fourth overall pick but that could change with the hiring of a new GM
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Will the new GM be in place before the draft? I thought most teams would either (a) refuse to give permission to speak to their guys until post-draft or (b) give permission to speak to their employee on the condition that they can't take part in the 2014 draft.
I hope Burke lays the ground work to develop a deal with Buffalo to select Ekblad if Florida doesn't take him (assuming we don't make a deal with Florida). I don't want to trade up for much. I think the scouting staff has made big strides the past 4-5 years and the Flames' 2nds are worth more than they were pre-2009.