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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
This year's first is more on the table now then a few months ago because of where the Flames are tracking standings wise. Right now we can assume it will be pick in the late 20s/early 30s.
There are a good players to find there, but at much lower probability.
Indeed the Flames prospect base is not good now but that pick, whether we have it or not, won't change that much either way.
That being said, I anticipate a pretty quiet deadline in part because this team, with all of its existing components is really humming. Do you risk disruption to that?
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That Colorado game should give management a lot to consider.
The top line getting the right matchup is key to success. The goal right now has to be maintaining home ice advantage in the playoffs through to the final if possible.
I also don't understand the notion of the flames prospect woes.
They've graduated valimaki, Andersson and likely kylington this year, and when tkachuk signs, 5 of the top 6 forward spots will be under contract for 3+ years. If you count Neal, that's all 6 top 6 spots signed with no trades.
Top 4 signed for this year and next on defense.
The roster is set. The rebuild is over. Move picks now for players, aquire picks back at the draft