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Imported_Aussie · 03-04-2016, 03:13 PM

I would trade the Dallas pick if late 1st or Flames 2nd + a prospect for Drouin + Bishop. Maybe even add a lesser piece to that deal if needed.
But not a pick in the top 5. Not a pick in the top couple of tiers of this draft
Just because Drouin was picked there doesn't mean he gets that as a return - he has depreciated in value.
Say the Flames pick Chychrun, making a D prospect tradeable due to depth at that position, getting a D prospect and a pick to get another prospect, albeit with less upside than Drouin, would be a return Yzerman could sell. Especially if in tying Bishop to the deal they cash in on that asset, promote Vasilyevskiy and have the $$$ to keep Stamkos, if that is still an option.
Drouin gets a look at 2nd line LW, adding to thet top 6, the Flames have a solid top 4 with prospects to challenge on D, they get a goalie who can help them win now and transition to Gillies when he is ready.

03-04-2016, 03:13 PM	#138
Imported_Aussie First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	I would trade the Dallas pick if late 1st or Flames 2nd + a prospect for Drouin + Bishop. Maybe even add a lesser piece to that deal if needed. But not a pick in the top 5. Not a pick in the top couple of tiers of this draft Just because Drouin was picked there doesn't mean he gets that as a return - he has depreciated in value. Say the Flames pick Chychrun, making a D prospect tradeable due to depth at that position, getting a D prospect and a pick to get another prospect, albeit with less upside than Drouin, would be a return Yzerman could sell. Especially if in tying Bishop to the deal they cash in on that asset, promote Vasilyevskiy and have the $$$ to keep Stamkos, if that is still an option. Drouin gets a look at 2nd line LW, adding to thet top 6, the Flames have a solid top 4 with prospects to challenge on D, they get a goalie who can help them win now and transition to Gillies when he is ready.