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sureLoss · 05-28-2019, 09:11 AM

Seeing a lot of fan speculation about trading down from 26th for two 2nds. A lot will depend on how the draft plays out and what is still available when 26 arrives. Acquiring 2 picks allows the Flames to possibly trade one for immediate roster help and still use one for the prospect pool

Teams with multiple 2nd rounders as of today:

Senators: 32, 44
Think this is one of the more desirable scenarios, 32nd is the 1st pick of the 2nd round and dropping 6 spots to pick up a mid 2nd rounder will probably still net the Flames a player they would still have been happy to draft at 26.

Devils: 34, 55, 61 or 62
Not as great as the Sens deal, but 34 + 55 isn't bad.

Wings: 35, 54, 60
Almost identical to any potential deal with the Devils

Hurricanes: 36, 37, 59
This is where it gets really interesting. IMO getting both 36 and 37 for 26 is extremely good value. While moving down 10 spots maybe more than some would want, getting another high 2nd is great. The canes also pick at 28 so another possible great deal for the Flames would be 26 for 28 and 59. Those deals might have a low chance of happening though. More likely to happen 36+59 for 26 or 28+90 for 26.

Canadiens: 46, 50
Gets less interesting for the Flames. Seems like this scenario only gets done if the Flames decide they need quantity of picks over quality of picks and all other scenarios fall through.

Rangers: 49, 58
Even less exciting.

Again a lot will depend on how the draft plays out and what the other team's draft list/rankings look like, but could be a few interesting trade down scenarios.

05-28-2019, 09:11 AM	#167
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	Seeing a lot of fan speculation about trading down from 26th for two 2nds. A lot will depend on how the draft plays out and what is still available when 26 arrives. Acquiring 2 picks allows the Flames to possibly trade one for immediate roster help and still use one for the prospect pool Teams with multiple 2nd rounders as of today: Senators: 32, 44 Think this is one of the more desirable scenarios, 32nd is the 1st pick of the 2nd round and dropping 6 spots to pick up a mid 2nd rounder will probably still net the Flames a player they would still have been happy to draft at 26. Devils: 34, 55, 61 or 62 Not as great as the Sens deal, but 34 + 55 isn't bad. Wings: 35, 54, 60 Almost identical to any potential deal with the Devils Hurricanes: 36, 37, 59 This is where it gets really interesting. IMO getting both 36 and 37 for 26 is extremely good value. While moving down 10 spots maybe more than some would want, getting another high 2nd is great. The canes also pick at 28 so another possible great deal for the Flames would be 26 for 28 and 59. Those deals might have a low chance of happening though. More likely to happen 36+59 for 26 or 28+90 for 26. Canadiens: 46, 50 Gets less interesting for the Flames. Seems like this scenario only gets done if the Flames decide they need quantity of picks over quality of picks and all other scenarios fall through. Rangers: 49, 58 Even less exciting. Again a lot will depend on how the draft plays out and what the other team's draft list/rankings look like, but could be a few interesting trade down scenarios.