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Originally Posted by Jacks
Just guessing but I assume that most teams picking in the top 5 don't have any cap issues.
Well ... except Edmonton but they are no good.
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That's not the point I was making. It is tough to add really high talent in the NHL these days. Trades are harder than ever for GM's to make and free agents typically are paid well above market which impacts a teams cap situation. Getting the opportunity to pick first in a group of highly touted 18 year olds is not something teams are willing to give up for anything more tha. A significant overpayment