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Originally Posted by Stats87
Varlamov went for a 1st and 2nd because Colorado expected they'd be picking in the bottom 10 when they made the deal, not 11th. (deal was made July 1st, 2011)
A 9th overall pick holds more value then an a 1st without a specific spot. Capitals also received a conditional 2nd in the deal. But my feeling at the time was that the Avs overpaid.
That said, I thought Schneider could have hailed a decent prospect as well. But if Horvat evolves into a 2nd line Center I'll have no complaints. It's just that with Gaunce drafted last year, I'd prefer they try and hit a home run with Nichushkin. Loved the Shinkaruk pick though,
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So the plan is to replace Kesler with Horvat then??
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