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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
2017
1st - Yes
2nd - No
2018
1st - No
2nd - No
2019
1st - No
2nd - No
2020
1st - No
2nd - Yes
Your franchise is storing up a world of hurt if it has only 2 total picks in the first two rounds over 4 drafts. You've essentially choked off the supply of entry-level players for half a decade. It means a hard, hard landing after that 3-4 season window.
And I doubt Ottawa would do straight picks anyway. They want some younger assets that can step in to play in the next 1-2 years.
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IMO, it's too late to address that.
The Flames already moved the picks that would be coming in to help during their window. But the team managed to make a franchise defining trade that somewhat neutralized that deficit spending.
If anything, I think they are justified in moving more picks now to maximize their chances before they need to rely on those young ELCs that probably won't materialize. Tkachuk and the defense are those ELCs. Time to make some hay while the sun is shining.