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Originally Posted by Vinny01
What if the Flames are even better next year? 2 years straight without a first or second round pick means there are no real prospects coming to help this team and they will be forced to stuff PTO washouts in their bottom 6 and pairing soon enough. You talk like this is our only shot
Also laughable that we waste this season if we don’t go trade picks for a short term fix
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That's a dangerous game to play. Next season we might be better... OR Giordano could fall off a cliff, or you might be devastated by injuries or Karlsson re-signs in SJ and finds Norris form again or, or, or. This year looks like you can score, you have 9 NHL d-men, several of whom should keep getting better as the year goes along, and you have nice depth overall. Our shortcomings? Questions in net, and ideally you want more offense from your 2nd line C. I think the Flame can already beat any team in the West (not saying they will, but realistically can). Luckily, all the top teams are in the East and will have to beat the **** out of each other. If you can add a Simmonds (or whatever equivalent) for the run, you do it. Your 1st round pick at 24th overall is unlikely to help at any time during your 3 year window anyhow...