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Old 07-19-2022, 08:13 PM   #944
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Originally Posted by Hackey View Post
The strategy is fine. It requires some luck though. Edmonton got those three 1st rounders in a row at a terrible time. They landed some very average 1st overalls.

Hall
RNH
Yakupov.

If they drafted the 3 years before they get...
Kane, Stamkos, Tavares.
The next 3 drafts after are...
McKinnon, Ekblad, McDavid.

If you have either of those trios and manage your team semi well you should become an elite team.

Personally I don't think Ottawa drafted a good enough core. They have some good players but they are shelling out money to guys who so far don't look like they are elite. So their team will likely improve and become a decent hockey club but I don't think they become a true contender with that core.
How long are you supposed to tank until you fluke into an elite talent?
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