Will they or won’t they?



As the Feb. 25 NHL trade deadline approaches, one of the questions swirling around the Calgary Flames these days is whether they should part with their 2019 first-round pick in an attempt to bolster this year’s team for what they hope will be a lengthy playoff run.



Why it’s something to consider is that outside of surrendering one of their grade A prospects or a roster player, that pick is the club’s most valuable asset. Another factor is that pick is projected to be a late first rounder and at that point in the draft, you’re well past the point where there are any assurances you’ll be landing a future impact NHLer.



Take the 2013 draft, for example. Here is the long list of players from the first round that have already come through the organization.



The good:



5th – Elias Lindholm (425 gm, 85-161-246)



6th – Sean Monahan (444 gm,...