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Originally Posted by 868904
I think with way the talent drops off after the first round, it would definitely be smart to package 2nd and 3rd rounders for late firsts; however the drop off also means those late first rounders should be worth more.
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This is the opposite of what I've heard. The general consensus seems to be that the picks from 20-50 are much the same.
I keep seeing CP posters saying "we should trade up to the late first round to pick ______". At least 5 different prospects have been suggested as a late round pick. Chances are, one of these coveted late first round picks will probably still be available for the early second round pick.
If the Flames do acquire another first round pick, I would rather it be from 10 to 20, since the players there are in another tier high. Anyone from 20-30 isn't much better than whoever the Flames pick at 36. However, rather than getting another first, I think trading up from 6 to 4/5 would be an even better option. The Flames are in a position to use a second/third/fourth to move up in trades with Edmonton and Vancouver.