With the assumption that the Flames will never ever bottom out and that they are going for a retool. They could follow LA and trade just enough to pick first while still having high end pieces in place. They now have guys like Byfield, Turcotte and Kaliyev to go with Kopitar, Doughty and Brown. It could actually be a quick turnaround for them or not.... we dont know yet but you can see what they are going for on paper.
Seems like an option for the Flames. Maybe move Markstrom to a contender so they can tank to the proper range for blue chippers. Move Chucky just due to his QO and/or package with Monahan for some blue chippers or rising stars. Shoot for some blue chip C prospects in the draft to play with Johnny and move Lindholm back to wing. Protect Gio and then trade him out for picks to a contender. Cant put my finger on exactly which one piece to move but it would almost have to be Markstrom or he may keep the Flames relevant regardless of who else they trade.
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