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Originally Posted by kukkudo
Need more than just a top 5 pick. Toronto still makes the most sense Marner/Nylander, 25th, 52nd, Kapanan.
Flames get to draft in the first two rounds. They get a top 6 forward and another potential top 6 forward.
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I don’t see any way the Flames get all of that from Toronto. Maybe Nylander and one of the picks but I don’t see them giving up one of those big 3 forwards and Kapanen in the same deal.
Leaf fans do not seem to want to chase the big fish D and rather go after second pairing guys like Tanev. Obviously the fans do not represent Dubas.
I also can’t see the Flames moving Hamilton for picks even if they can draft Tkachuk. They have 4 years of Gaudreau left before he leaves or gets $10M+ so they need to capitalize on that window. They would need NHL ready elite forward(s) in return.
I doubt this happens but I wonder if Benning would trade the 7th pick for Bennett. Seems like a massive overpay by Vancouver but they tried to trade up in 2014 to draft him. Benning is also a poor trader and the 7th pick seems to be in play. If Tkachuk slipped to 7 it would be quite comical for the Canucks to gift him to the Flames.