Consider the 2015 draft next year as well. If the center depth there is great, even after McDavid and Eichel, and the Flames think they'll be picking high next year, then it makes sense to grab a defenseman this year. If the defensive prospect is really good next year, then there's a good chance the Flames will be able to grab one when the first two or three picks are gonna be forwards. Then it would make sense to get a forward this year.
I think if the Flames trade up, it'll be to get Reinhart.
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