When you know you’re not bad enough to get into lottery pick territory this is how you build a team.
Add picks and prospects. The more you have the better the chance some pan out and even turn into stars.
This trade was a great trade long term for the Flames. A 2nd round pick is a great draft pick. And a defensive prospect? Sign me up!
Once Hanifin is dealt we may end up with 5 or 6 picks in the top 64. That’s a great haul in my opinion, not to mention the picks in future drafts.
I’m thinking a Markstrom deal is more likely to happen in the off season, but if he’s also dealt that adds more picks/prospects/young players.
All this happening while the Flames are still chasing a wild card spot. That is super encouraging!
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