While I agree what has happened with Edomton the last 4 years is extreme let's not forget it wasnt that long ago that a struggling Penguins team selected top 5, 5 years in a row including 2 first overall and 2 2nd overall picks. I think the overall track record of the ability of NHL teams to rebuild with top end picks is impressive, LA, Chi, and Pits are great examples of teams going from bottom 5 teams to cup winners within a 6 or 7 year span, obviously not just based on good draft picks but that was a big part of their success. The NHL shouldnt change the rules based on the last couple years of a Edm team making crap picks and bad trades. The system isnt broke so leave it be.
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