I would totally be onboard with future Calgary trades targeting 1st round picks a couple of years out from contending teams that look like they are hanging onto that status for dear life. Tampa has exhausted their futures, and are getting old. Pittsburgh is another team I would love to snag a future 1st from, as is Washington. Bruins? Toronto?
I think it is a gamble to be fair, but trading for 2026 top ten protected 1st round picks (which leaves it open for 2027) would be a decent gamble on some teams. So the proposed Andersson trade (which Sureloss pointed out probably doesn't have any legs) becomes much more interesting. I certainly think it is a little light, but I like the possibility that it provides. Much better than trading Andersson to a top 5 team at the deadline and knowing exactly that you are getting a late 1st.
Interesting ideas to talk about anyway until tomorrow's fun kicks-off with the tourney.
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