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Originally Posted by 868904
Probably solid 5-6 guys. I think they were taken too high for what they project to be.
I think with picks in the 1st to 3rd round, you need to go for offensive guys, they hold the greatest value.
Once you have offensive guys, you can trade them for as many 3rd - 4th line grinders and 5th and 6th defenseman as you want.
That's how I'd manage my assets.
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In theory you'd be correct but in practice that is horrible logic. Regehr was a first rounder and turned into a valuable piece for many many years. You don't pass up on a guy like that because you think you can pick an offensive superstar.
On top of that, plenty of players who were thought to have low offensive upside turned into excellent point producers in the NHL. Kesler, Mike Richards, Lucic, Weber, Hamonic (not sure) etc etc. Hell even a guy like Myers showed a ton more offensive capabilities after being drafted. Its not a clear cut as you make it.