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Originally Posted by codynw
I get what you're saying. The 1st overall is a sure thing, the 2015 pick is not. But IMO, neither GM can take the risk. If Florida does the trade and Calgary's pick ends up being 12th overall, they'll be an even bigger laughing stock than they already are. If Calgary does the trade and the pick is a lottery pick, people will want Burke's head.
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I agree. If the Flames were drafting in the 7th or 8th spot then the Flames make that deal (of course the Panthers wouldn't). When drafting at the #4 spot the Flames could easily end up with a better player then the guy they would have drafted in the #1 spot.