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Originally Posted by Antithesis
It's interesting that the sole discussion in this thread seems to be trading up to get a higher pick. I know it's different sports and I have little to back this up, but teams in the NFL have enjoyed great success with respect to trading down to acquire more picks. I'd almost rather see them have more shots at acquiring high-end talent rather than fewer but 'better' chances to acquire high-level talent.
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To me that would seem logical especially since the NHL is drafting much younger players and so you'd think is more of a gamble. On the other hand I think NHL drafting is improving and fewer low draft picks will turn out to be steals.