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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
The crazy thing is that the Knights made all kinds of deals not to take players in exchange for picks. Remember, people were pissed that even though the Knights were given the opportunity to draft a pretty good team, after all the wheeling and dealing they ended up with a weak roster, and instead turned their assets and leverage into picks. McPhee took a lot of flak for going against the spirit of the generous expansion rules.
The fact the Knights took a long-term approach to the expansion draft, stockpiled a tremendous collection of prospects and picks, and are still icing the best expansion team ever is remarkable.
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There's a bit of luck involved though as I don't think in their wildest dreams they felt their opening night roster was capable of what they have accomplished to date. While they will likely host a playoff series I feel it's only a matter of time until the clock strikes 12 for them whether it be late this season or early next season.