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Originally Posted by Ashasx
I know the optics wouldn't be great, but the cost is sunk. The best thing that could happen if the Flames miss the playoffs is the Islanders winning the draft lottery with the pick. That keeps the good players out East and potentially moves the Oilers and Canucks down the draft ladder.
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It's a fair point but having said that, the media, other fans, and even our own fans would have a field day with it if we ended up trading the #1 overall pick. Because of that, I'd much rather not "win" the lottery, just for the small benefit of moving the Oilers down from 7 to 8. It's such a minor benefit given it may not even make a difference who they draft...