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Originally Posted by Wolven
I am not sure that I would agree that the Avs have 3 Elite centers but I understand what you mean that having an elite center doesn't automatically mean the team can suddenly run for the Cup.
However, the argument is still there that if you look at the teams that do win the cup, they all have an Elite center. They also all have an Elite #1D and a strong goalie as well as enough player depth to survive injuries.
The problem is that of those components that a team needs to win, the hardest one to get seem to be the elite center. Wingers, Dmen and Goalies all seem to become more available in either the UFA or trade markets or with non-top5 draft picks.
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If you think goalies and dman are that easily available, you are in for a surprise the next few years! The 1997-2003 taught me never take a consistant, starting G for granted. Or ask Flyers fans that.
Not saying not to draft McKinnon, but IMO No 1 C is just as hard to draft as No 1 D. As for goalies, just trade for them... not easy but possible. (Bernier? Offer sheet him) Skill wingers are the easiest to get, but power forward wingers are almost as hard and I'd argue a big strong elite power forward (i'm not talking about someone like Ryan Clowe, but more Iginla in his prime) is more rare then a No 1 C.