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Originally Posted by activeStick
I think this is not what we want as Flames fans, since I believe one of the picks in the Lindholm haul improves if the Canucks make it to some point (I'm thinking West finals?). I think the desired outcome is Vancouver losing to Dallas in the west final.
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This has been debated a fair bit...
Yes, if the Canucks go to the conference final, the 4th becomes a 3rd.
However, if they do, the first will be 29-32. But if they lose in the first round, after winning the division, the pick could be as good as 25th. And if they don't win the division, it could be even better.
So it's a question of which thing you prefer. According to the math, the 1st round pick improving by 2 spots is about equal to the 4th becoming a 3rd. Any more than 2, and it's much better for the 1st to improve - to hell with the 3rd.
Also, we currently hold 2 3rds, and 2 4ths. I would suggest that the Flames end up taking the same player with that pick, whether it's in the 3rd or 4th round.
So I am 100% in favour of improving the 1st round pick
Also, Vancouver is no good - #### them!