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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
1. If we trade up, I hope it's for one of the Sam's as opposed to Ekblad
2. I'd rather not trade up, even if it only costs the 34th overall, because...
A. We are rebuilding and need to throw lots of mud at the wall, so keep and stockpile as many picks as possible
B. IMO it's not worth giving up anything to move to #1 when their isn't much difference in prospect quality between the top 4 players
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Throwing mud at the wall is a strategy and all, but when there's an opportunity to add a unique, blue-chip prospect that addresses one of the major, major deficiencies of the prospect pool then you should be taking that opportunity – if the price is right.
Ekblad is a stud. He may not be Seth Jones, but he would be the best defensive prospect we've had in 20 years.