As far as picks vs prospects… In general, I would take any player picked in the first 20 picks of the 2023 draft in place of a first round pick in 2024. That’s a big ask from any team so it’s not likely. If those players are not available then prioritize first round picks.
Then let your scouts swing for the fences in the draft with the picks. Even if they are high risk/high reward players… don’t worry about size or two-way game as the biggest priority… target high-end offensive skill as the biggest priority… with forwards and defensemen as well.
Never a fan of drafting guys that project to be 3rd line centres… the bottom half of the line up can be built through trades/free agency if necessary. The draft is the place to get dynamic game breakers.
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