In the Flames-Panthers trade that sent Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar to Calgary and Matthew Tkachuk to Florida, the picks involved in the trade have certain conditions.
First, the Panthers' 2025 first-round pick, which now ends up in Calgary, is lottery protected. So if the Panthers have a bad season in 2025 and get their name in the draft lottery, the 2025 first round pick will become a first round pick in 2026 (unprotected this time).
Also, the Flames' fourth round pick in 2025, sent to Florida, could end up in 2026 as well, IF and only IF, the first round pick in question also ends up in 2026.
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Should Florida have traded Huberdeau and Weegar separately for a better return?
Yes, would of made more
137
77 %
No, this was a good trade
41
23 %
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