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Originally Posted by mac_82
I can see the Flames moving to #2 to pick Ekblad or Reinhart. But I have a hard time seeing them moving up for Draisaitl or Bennett.
Ideal scenario is Florida picks a Sam, and Buffalo doesn't want a D-man, so they pick up another 2nd round pick, the Flames grab Ekblad, and Buffalo drafts the remaining Sam or Draisatl at 4.
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Agreed. Of the top 4, Ekblad and Reinhart are probably the least likely to fall to #4. Draisaitl might be next on the list (if they truly believe Edmonton will take him at #3), which would leave Bennett. Either the Flames don't want to be stuck with Bennett, or they really want one of Ekblad or Reinhart.
Either way, I don't see a trade happening until after Florida makes their pick (unless Buffalo truly doesn't care who they get and are content with adding a second asset along with someone from the top 4).