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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I don’t understand what you are saying about Montreal
They don’t get the 2023 1st under any scenario
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I believe the 1st round pick from the Flames is only protected if they fall down to 10th position or lower (9 thru 1). So, if it's protected from Montreal, the Habs will get the Flames 2024 1st round pick. Heck anything from 1-10 in 2023 would be great considering Tre has basically traded away the futures to Montreal for 2023 or 2024 (2023 1st for Tiffoli) and 2025 (1st to have Montreal take on Monahan's contract). It's a deep draft as well. So, if they fall anywhere outside of that 10th spot, the Habs gets the Flames pick, which'll suck if it turns out to be a good prospect.
So, I won't be disappointed if the Flames don't make the playoffs this year and drop to being the 10th or worse worst team for 2023 Entry Level Draft. Just hope they do it right when that happens. Don't get me wrong, we lost two great players and restocked with good talent back. It just takes time to get the chemistry back. It's no better time to go one step further and restock in 2023 if that talent pool is there for the pickings.