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Originally Posted by The Cobra
I know as Calgary fans we’ve seldom seen this, but you can’t have too many picks.
It would be like having too much money.
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I'd always take more than less, but the very best bet is lots that are evenly distributed over a few years. Despite Calgary's relative dearth of picks, we've still managed to run into logjams at LW and LD, and one could argue that it isn't optimal for the development of players like Mangiapane and Bennett. Contract limits are also a thing.
I think it's more middling teams that would want Kovalchuk...the very best teams don't necessarily need to waste a roster spot on a one dimensional scorer. Though he could be appealing for any team that's right up against the cap.
There's a lot of benefit to having future picks in your cupboards...not sure if anyone's holding picks from LA, SJ, or CHI, but they're looking far more valuable now than a few years ago. Picks are also generally the best sweetener in a deal (no cap or contract limit implications).