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Originally Posted by Phanuthier
cause they wouldn't know
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How does that conversation go though?
"Hey, want the 1st overall pick?"
"Absolutely"
"We will want your 2nd. What else are you going to throw in for it"
"Who are you drafting? We want Matthews as everyone else does. You offering the pick at all implies that you aren't taking Matthews"
"Yes we are! We want him! But... what will you give us for him though really?"
"Is it Puljujärvi you're taking then?"
"No! Matthews! He's so great!"
"So Puljujärvi then?"
[Long Pause]
"Bozak and your 2nd?"
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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
Basically in this case the Flames would have to convince the Leafs that there is at least one other team interested in Matthews and if the Leafs really want him they need to make a trade to move up.
Personally I think if the Flames really want the big Finn, just take him at #1.
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So trying a little skeevy dealing?
A) If the GM doesn't see through your plan, they're not shrewd enough to be a GM
B) There has to be some mutual trust between GMs for a lot of these deals to work. I'd imagine harming that trust comes with consequences.
I agree though. If they go for Puljujärvi, it's just taking him at #1 (all assuming this theoretical story ever comes true).