Thread: [PGT] Flames defeat SJ 4-1
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Old 02-27-2026, 11:23 AM   #45
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I think it's safe to say that SJ will likely use their 1st rounders on some defenders in this draft, especially one of the better ones with their own.
Agreed. That wasn't a great option last year because there was such a gap between the top dman and the 2nd (Mrtka).

But that still won't solve things fast enough. They are moving towards opening their contention window. I don't know they'll get a guy that can help them in the next 1-2 years in this draft. So I suspect they'll be active on the trade and free agency front to address. I wouldn't be surprised if Eklund emerges as a trade chip to get a D in the off-season.
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