https://flamesnation.ca/news/why-the...ng-for-the-nhl
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the exact number of picks to keep probably depends on when during each draft the picks fall, but you’re probably looking at around eight picks per draft to keep the farm system appropriately stocked with new players. If a team has more than two picks in the first couple rounds, they might be able to get away with seven; the fewer early picks a team has, the more they’re reliant on late picks and need to make more of them
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Interesting article on the probabilities of draft picks being signed and how many entry level players can you fit into the organization comfortably every year.
Entering a rebuild/retool the number might increase if you believe that there is a lack of talent in the pipeline from previous drafts. I would think that if you can get 6-8 picks in your top three rounds and you are successful at drafting that you have a chance to properly restock an organization so that you have a foundation of young talent coming up together.
Makes you wonder if the Coyotes will be spending some of their draft capital because they have a significant number of picks in the next three drafts. They already have some good young talent.