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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Last time this dynamic was in place to this extent was 2010
St. Louis got Tarasenko at #16 (traded up to get him too). The next few picks were Joey Hishon, Austin Watson, Nick Bjugstad, Beau Bennett, Riley Sheahan, and Jared Tinordi
Washington got Kuznetsov at #26. The next few picks were Mark Visentin, Charlie Coyle, Emerson Etem, Brock Nelson (good one) and Tyler Pitlick.
Both were considered top 10 picks on talent but fell due to the Russian factor.
It's a great way to get value if there is a faller this year.
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In 2010, Russia was not embroiled in a major war, nor being subjected to mass international sanctions, nor was the Russian government actively trying to prevent people from leaving the country.
To be strictly honest, the last time this dynamic was in place to this extent was at the tail end of the 1980s.
I don't think that bodes well for any team that drafts Russian players at this time.