The last time the Calgary Flames had a mid-first round pick at the NHL Draft, they really, really needed to bolster their blueline. And then they did just that, sacrificing their pick – plus two others – to pick up Dougie Hamilton in a move absolutely nobody saw coming.
This year, the Flames have a mid-first round pick and really, really need to bolster their blueline. Travis Hamonic’s name will not stop popping up, and the Flames have repeatedly said to be interested in him. However, the initial asking price is high – two first round picks high, which is too damn high.