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Originally Posted by Jason14h

We received a 2nd AND 3rd for a player who couldn't make the playoff roster of the team he was traded for.

We traded our 2nds, and have ZERO idea how those players will turn out. Evidence over the past 10 years shows there is a 30-40 % chance either plays 50 games in the NHL.

The 60th overall we received we also have ZERO idea how they will turn out. Guess what, most of these 'amazing' prospects we have won't ever sniff the NHL.

You get lucky with guys as Brodie and Johnny. It happens 1/100 times. But stats show there is very little difference after the 1st round between 2nd and 3rd and 4th round picks. It's basically a giant guessing game.

All I am saying is it is hilarious that the swing piece of a trade that would involved Gio is a 2nd round pick from Tampa. Last year 20 2nd rounders were swapped!

They are traded fodder! It's 1 extra lottery ticket in the prospect lottery that realistically occurs after the 1st round

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

Why not? Drouin is still potential and it's not likely that Calgary will get a top 5 pick this year. Plus, I'm sure we will flip either Hudler, Russell, or both at trade deadline for more picks. We are always able to gain draft picks.