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Originally Posted by Where ru Chris O'Sullivan
Flipping him for a pick that will likely never play in the NHL is silly. What if we lose someone to injury.
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We are still rebuilding despite our success. That success could evaporate next year as there are too many question marks with the roster, just like the Avalanche this year. With the quality of the prospect pool and how they have been picking lately, I would try to get as many picks as possible. Looking at the four picks in the top 65 that the Flames had last year, all four have been great this year (Bennett did make the team before getting surgery).
This draft is a fairly deep one with some talented guys extending into the 3rd round. Getting a top 90 pick for Glencross would probably get us someone in the range of Hickey. That's good.
We also have about 6 guys that could step into Glencross' spot right now without much if any decline in production. If injuries occur, then we still would have 5 guys remaining to draw from.