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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
They have to give it up this year or next, no?
Might be smarter to give it up this year, top 5 or not. They aren't going to be a good team next year either and next years pick will be McDavid territory.
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They played alright last season and even if they finish last in the league next year which is pretty doubtful, the chance to draft McDavid is 25% at best. If they fail to improve at all next season and finish 4th again they have a 10% chance at McDavid.
Would you give away Monahan for a likely 5-10% chance at McDavid?
That's basically what the Islanders would be doing passing on Bennett, Reinhart, or Draisital.