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Originally Posted by dissentowner
The Yotes are not trading the 3rd overall unless by some miracle they can move up in the draft. They will have the worst team in the NHL next year roster wise, they have a Captain that might help the rebuild process they desperately need if he would waive his NMC but refuses to leave because he cares more about horses and his golf game than winning, and the prospect cupboard is not exactly overflowing there. They need to draft high for the next 3-4 years and to get the hell out of Glendale before they become competitive again.
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I disagree with them
having to stay at 3rd overall. If they can trade down a few spots and gain an additional draft pick/player, they should do it. The talent drop off from 3 to 5/6/7/8 is far less than the talent drop off from 2 to 3. They'd have to pony up for Eichel.