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Originally Posted by Mathgod
Kucherov was a late 2nd round pick, Point was a 3rd rounder, Palat was a 7th rounder. No way they win those cups without those guys. I'm betting that Tampa is pretty happy they didn't trade away those picks.
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In 2011 and 2014.
As mentioned, it's a cycle thing. TBL bled futures to push themselves over the top before all of their best players needed UFA deals.
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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
I’d take Eric Staal on this team for the stretch if he shows he’s still got some jam at the Olympics.
Simply offering him a job oughta be enough. No need to acquire Marc Staal
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If the bolded is true I'd be a bit worried that none of the contenders saw him as an enticing acquisition.