The only way to save face at the draft for the organization might be to turn the "no picks until the 4th round" story on it's head and make a huge splash for a top 10 pick.
Would not surprise me at all if the Flames mortgaged a little bit of the now to avoid the embarrassment of watching teams walk up to the podium multiple times before the Flames get up from their seats.
If Hamilton is dealt it's probably on the draft floor for a team picking higher than #15.
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