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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
In the last 10 years the Islanders have drafted twice in the 1st round four times.
Their top 4 scorers in the playoffs are all former first round picks taken by the team.
3 of their 4 icetime leaders were picked in the first 3 rounds, one in the 1st round.
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If your argument is that picks are better than prospects, I would counter with why not both?
Yes picks are great, and more are better. The risk with picks is that you have them in a down year, or there isn't anyone available in your position of need.
That's where prospects come in - you can target needs.
When acquiring assets, both are good. Saying prospects aren't the way to go is just putting blinders on.