That is a solid trade for both teams. Refreshing to see a team like the Islanders, with a strong core of young players, recognize that they need to strike while the iron is hot.
If things play out the way the Isles hope it does, that first round pick is probably going to be right in the middle of the pack of a so-so draft.
People see that "1st round pick" pop up and jump to some kind of crazy over-evaluation. It's a lottery ticket that depends on so many factors to have any value.
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