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Originally Posted by getbak
Another factor to keep in mind is the perceived value of the picks in question. Numerous first rounders were moved at the deadline this year. That's rare, and to me indicates that the perception among the GMs is that it's a weaker draft class. Second round picks are usually the commodity used for deadline deals.
If the 2018 is perceived to be weaker, Treliving may not have been willing to risk the loss of the 2019 pick in order to protect the 2018, even with there being a chance of the 2018 pick being top 5.
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From what I've read the 2017 was considered weaker and 2018 had very good top end talent.
Also draft picks have different values at different times of the year. At the trade deadline GMs are looking to bolster their NHL rosters. They want NHL players so draft picks lose value compared to players.
At the draft or after the trade deadline draft picks increase in value since that's the commodity sought.