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Originally Posted by codynw
If the Flames somehow sucked enough to land Eichel or McDavid (unlikely, but it's possible), they would have to trade for a great defensive prospect. Though he looks like he'll be a decent NHL player, Wotherspoon being your top defensive prospect is a very bad thing.
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Arguably, they need to trade for one even if they get Hanifin or Kylington or whoever in this draft.
If they do get a stud d-man prospect, he most likely won't be ready to anchor a d-pairing for 5 years anyways.