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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
In conclusion it is clear that the Flames will need to look for more scoring through alternative methods, UFAs or trading. This is not ideal. Still, The Flames are not completely lost as they do have a position of strength their defence. So, while it is frustrating that this draft will not be a source of development for the roster as is stands, it does appear that the Flames will have some options for trades. We can all agree that the best teams develop through the draft. Still, prudent free agency moves, and trades might be just what this team needs to overcome last seasons troubles. In other words, having no draft picks sucks, but all hope for roster improvement is not lost.
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The 2018-19 Flames or the 2019-20 Flames were very unlikely to use a player taken in either summer's drafts (if they had all their picks) to solve a top six hole on the team.
That's why the futures moves have been made.
Finding players to fit the core that is cost controlled now.
Sure at 12 and the team sliding this year there is a slightly better chance of finding a "now" player but still unlikely.
The fix was always going to be an asset shift from defenseman depth to forward.