[Nelson]

I understand why people are saying don’t overthink it. Just take the best player available. I agree in most cases. I think the Flames should only trade down if someone offers them a huge haul, they have a number of players they feel equally confident in selecting, or they have intel that suggests their guy will still be there at the spot to which they’re trading down. If, for example, Sillinger, Chaz, Lysell or McTavish is their guy, and that player is available at 12, then don’t trade down to 16 unless you know the player will be available at 16 because you know other teams want other players.

I don’t know. I’m not sure it’s a good idea to only have one approach. Last year, I’d say trading down was brilliant. That doesn’t mean it’ll be a good idea this year or even very often.