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Originally Posted by IgiTang
I've never understood this type of thinking...
They can trade Backlund, a proven NHL'er on a decent contract. They can trade Poirier who has boat loads of potential and is developing nicely.
Or they can have Klimchuk who plays a Lance Bouma type game, has a lot of potential too..
But don't trade our 1st round pick that will likely be no better than Poirier or Klimchuk?
Assuming the Flames make the playoffs that is.
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That is a big assumption, at this point in the season. If you are, say, St. Louis or Chicago and are looking for a boost, then for sure the 1st rounder should be in play. I just don't think the Flames are anywhere near that position, and will unlikely be in that position by the trade deadline. Just too much risk in how the lottery balls could bounce.