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Originally Posted by stemit14
It’s exciting to hear all these potential trades for first round picks are out there right now. Risky move to pay the price to jump up to 4th overall in this draft. Not saying it’s a bad move - just risky considering most scouts have said they see a lot of variety in draft rankings in the top 10-12 prospects (besides Celebrini). That means a potentially greater chance than most years that the player picked at 9th overall could turn out better than the player picked at 4th overall.
Personally, I would prefer it if the flames make a trade to get another pick in the 6th to 12th overall range rather than trade up from 9th all the way to 4th. But if the flames really like someone around there, it could be worth it.
I’ll be extra greedy and want this:
Trade #1
To Columbus: 9th overall + 28th overall + 61st overall
To Calgary: 4th overall
Trade#2:
To Ottawa: Weegar + 41st overall + Pelletier
To Calgary: 7th overall
Draft Demidov or Lindstrom at 4th overall (whoever is available after Anaheim picks)
Draft Iginla at 7th overall (really hoping he is still there).
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That seems like an enormous overpayment when the concensus picks from 3-10 are all over the map