The problem with some of the arguments that revolve around where guys like Bergeron, Weber, Chara, etc were drafted is that the % chance of landing such a player where they were drafted is ridiculously low. We can't rely on getting a #1 d-man or #1 centre in the 2nd or 3rd round. We can't even rely on getting an NHLer in those rounds.
The best chance to land top end talent remains the top 5-10. Yes elite players are drafted outside of that range but at a much lower frequency and you can't rely on it. It is a mistake to focus on the exceptions.
If we deal up we're getting a guy we think is more likely to pan out into a franchise player and he'll pan out most of the time. If we don't deal up we have more rolls of the dice but at a smaller likelihood of landing top line talent.
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