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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Let's say that your 75% comment is accurate...
Would you be interested in getting a free 2nd round pick? Or put another way, would you throw away a 2nd round pick?
Because there is about a 25% chance that a 2nd rounder becomes a decent NHLer.
I see no reason not to take those same odds with Cervenka, since it costs us nothing.
Anyway, I have covered this from my point of view, I give you the last word.
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Interesting take on things. The main difference between a 2nd round pick and a UFA, is that once that player is developed(lets say 25% chance) you get to keep that player for another 3-5 years at a cap friendly rate.
I only see Cervenka as a stopgap, and thus his roster spot that would be more valuable with someone else in it. That roster spot is no small cost especially when it comes to developing players. Remember Amonte, Dawes, or Friesen more no risk players.