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Old 11-16-2023, 06:48 PM   #366
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They shouldn't.

But how far back are we going to go? That Detroit Red Wings team was built in an NHL that is much different from what we have now. The core of Datsyuk, Lidstrom, Zetterberg was drafted at a time when teams did not do the same level of scouting in Europe as they did now. Do you think it is likely or even possible a team is getting that level of players now?
There will always be players picked in later rounds, who turn out to be gems. It’s why teams like Edmonton spin their wheels and teams like Tampa win cups. You need steals, you also increase your odds with picking 1st and 2nd overall. You need them both equally imo. Vegas has Marchessault, Tampa has Kucherov.
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