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Originally Posted by MJK
If the Flames trade up to 1 and draft Ekblad I am going to be pissed.
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I don't see this NHL draft as being some big mystery. Before the GM's step up to the podium they will have worked every possible angle and collaborated with other GM's in the top 5 draft spots. The closer the draft gets, the more communication happens between the GM's. They want to be on the same page and ensure their desired player is available at that selection and trade up if not.
Similar situation to the Flames trading down to draft their player in Jankowski who they knew would be available later in the round, but had to pick him the 1st round as New Jersey would have selected him beforehand.
In other words, the Flames would only trade for the 1st overall to draft Ekblad if they knew he wouldn't be available in the 3rd or 2nd selection.