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Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers
Right I forgot, but their 2026 wouldn’t be if they were back to back lottery teams… sooooo I guess I’m hoping for that year!
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Panthers have traded their 2022-2025 1st round picks based on conditions.
Buffalo got their 2022 1st which meant Canadiens get their 2023 first. These were set when they made the playoffs last season (resulting in their pick not being top 10).
Flyers have their 2024 first, but it's deferred to 2025 if the pick is top 10 in 2024.
So the Flames likely have two avenues to receive an unprotected 2026. If the Panthers miss the playoffs during the 2023-2024 season and end up with a top 10 pick (Flyers then getting the 2025 1st). Or if the Panthers miss the playoffs during the 2024-2025 season and up with a top 10 pick (unconfirmed exactly what lottery protection means).