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Originally Posted by the2bears
^ It has nothing to do with "the way Calgary drafts", but rather with the way everyone drafts. Lazar is better than a vast majority of 2nd round picks will be. And he's ready now. Improving upon a 2nd round pick is good asset management.
Your point about an asset for trades is valid, though.
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2nd round picks have been known to turn into superstars, whereas Lazar will always be a dime a dozen player you can pick up on waivers. If you keep making deals like that you will always be a contender... for 9th place.