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Originally Posted by Robbob
2-4 players out of the 2nd round being top players is a stretch, probably closer to 1 if that. If you are looking for first pairing, top line, or starting goalie it is definitely closer to 1 and maybe less depending on your criteria for a top player.
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That's the thing about it... you're absolutely right, if that's your criteria then it's slightly less then 1 per year by my quick eyeball of past drafts... but that number get's a whole lot larger if you redefine it as Top 6F/4D/1G.
The way I see it in a rebuild you should find your foundational pieces at the top of round 1, you find your complementary pieces in the late 1st/2nd round during your decent through to your ascent, other then some depth pieces if you find anything beyond that you consider it gravy.
I think teams absolutely have to hit on their first rounders. If you're not keeping and hitting on those 1st round picks odds are you're either in trouble or you'll soon be in trouble.