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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
The Flames 1st has a lot more value if it's not lottery protected. Tons.
Even if the Flames used a 1st to acquire Eichel, and then it backfired and that 1st won the lottery, I would still be happy with the Eichel trade.
At least the Flames tried. At least they attempted to have a direction. At least Treliving had guts. At least they weren't mediocre.
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With the new lotto rules a team can only move up max 10 spots. If they are a lottery team, chances are they would be in a similar position before the lottery as they were last season. Their pick will not be good enough to win the first overall.
You for sure give up lotto protection if it helps. A 3% chance if worth that gamble.