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Originally Posted by Ped
The Leafs traded to move up 2 spots in 2005 to grab Luke Schenn; in addition to the #7 pick, it cost them a 3rd that same year, and a 2nd a year later.
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That was not a particularly strong draft at the top end. Here are the next few picks starting with #7, the Leafs' original spot:
7. Jack Skille
8. Devin Setoguchi
9. Brian Lee
10. Luc Bourdon
With talent like that to choose from, I'd want to move up from 7 too.
Moreover, I wouldn't trade Coronato for a 3rd and a 2nd, so the Flames' cost to trade up in this scenario is higher than the Leafs' was, for less probable gain.