I didn't buy into the notion of the difference between the Flames' pick vs Florida's pick. The value between the two is irrelevant - two separate assets. If they move Kadri, then that's when the value difference kicks-in for me between the value given to Montreal vs the value received back in exchange for Kadri. May never happen, so the cost of moving Monahan's salary will be what it will be, period. The value (or value difference, if there is a future trade) is still unknown, so no point in handwringing over it.
Either way, Flames will be selecting two players in the first round. That's two important building blocks. Maybe they don't pan out, but the more darts you are throwing, the better shot at hitting the bullseye and drafting a franchise player. Maybe they both bust. Maybe a bust and a replacement player. Maybe two decent players. Maybe two superstars. I will hope for the superstars, prepare myself for two busts, but just enjoy the draft and the excitement of following whichever two prospects are taken with these picks. Hopefully I won't torture myself with following who Montreal picked, or who else I wanted the Flames to pick that was available between Montreal's pick and the next pick. Hopefully I will just enjoy the day rather than focus on 'what could have been'.
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