I would prefer that if they move up, they are moving up to target a specific forward. Contrary to what most on the boards want, I know.
I would prefer them to keep all their picks and use a scatter-gun approach on D in the top 6 picks. Walking away with 4 defencemen will help out tremendously down the road.
Why? Well, so many elite defencemen are found outside the 1st round. I can go and list all the superstars that fit this argument, but one just needs to look at the top 4 on the Flames - the highest scoring top 4 in the league.
Undrafted - 4th round pick
3rd round pick (traded to the Flames for a 5th) - 8th round pick (went unsigned)
That is the Flames top 4 defencemen right there.
Given everyone's age, and including Wotherspoon who looks to be on the cusp of breaking into the NHL, the Flames can afford to be a bit more patient, and don't really need that blue-chip, high pedigree defencemen. Of course he would definitely be nice to have, but I just argue that it is not an immediate need for the organization.
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