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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
Flames and Oilers are actually pretty good trading partners at the moment.
It would be foolish of Edmonton to pass on Dubois at 4 (at least, IMO). Though Dubois does also fill a need for them (they are soft and small in their top 6), they absolutely suck on defence.
Not only does Calgary have a number of solid defensive prospects, but they also have 3 second rounders (one of which may turn into a first - go Dallas go!).
Calgary's first + one or two seconds for Edmonton's first makes some sense. Calgary's first + a good defensive prospect makes sense too. Etc.
Calgary drafts Dubois, Edmonton takes their preferred defencemen.
With that being said, I do also think that they just draft Dubois and trade Eberle/RNH to get a relatively established defencemen. It fills 2 holes in their lineup essentially. It would seem like the smartest move (Edmonton jokes aside). Chiarelli also has a penchant for big bruising players (notwithstanding that he didn't necessarily build the Bruins, but he is on record as stating as much).
As for Calgary trading down - I think that is something that they will look at still. I hope they don't - having to protect another established player that they acquire through trade rather than just be patient for a couple of years seems like the way to go for me. However, I am sure they will explore all avenues. The 6th round pick is both an asset and extremely valuable currency. Flames will definitely be listening to offers and probably making some of their own - whether that is to move up, move down, or trade it completely.
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I get your train of thought, Edmonton is not that smart though. They take Dubois. He plays this year for them and has a disaster of a season as they destroy another prospect.
Eberle and RNH don't get them the Dman they need.
Edmonton needs to overpay for a Dman. Hamonic makes so much sense, they will have to overpay but he is the perfect fit for this team. That trade does not happen.
Calgary trading with the oilers makes sense too. That's why it wont happen.