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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
IMO the best chance of getting a young guy into our #4 spot soon would be to draft Jacob Chychrun this year. His skating, size, skill, physical play combo means he can jump in right away I would think. Andersson and Kylington are both longer shots to be ready next year but they could surprise. I certainly wouldn't count on it.
We don't have to spend close to leave avg on defense. The Hamilton trade upset the salary structure but I'm sure at least one of Russell, Smid, Engelland and Wideman will be gone either this deadline and/or offseason.
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If it only one of these guys or even 2, the Flames will still be in at least the top 3 highest paid d-men corps in the league. Gio goes up by 3M.