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Originally Posted by butterfly
Wouldn't be difficult at all to find a team who wants a 2024 2nd round pick for a 2027 2nd round pick. Preserves the draft capital and solves the overloading problem.
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Not to mention that between the differential runways between the NCAA/CHL/Europe it's unlikely that they'll all be entering the system at the same time in any given year. I don't see the volume of picks they have as an issue... having said that I think they want to hit the ground running so I imagine a few will be traded.
I also would wager that they're in play for Stephenson in free agency and goalies in trade (I also think they'll be used as a stalking horse for Stamkos who ultimately finds a way to resign in Tampa). I think they want a solid 1st season in the new market so they'll spend assets and money to make that happen.