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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
A young player brought in by trade typically has a higher floor than a 1st/2nd round pick, but a lower ceiling. Most players that turn out to be real difference-makers have popped by 23 or 24, and teams that drafted and oversaw their development for several years are best placed to assess their potential.
Targeting young players rather than picks is a conservative, more short-term strategy. Which suits the MO of the Flames.
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NHL teams also need players to play on their teams, teams often have to move out a contract for cap or 50 contract reasons, there are many reasons why a team might do that.
In the 8 veteran trades that Conroy has made, 4 have had young NHL players come back in them and 4 were pure prospects and picks. The MO for Conroy seems to be getting picks and prospects (those exist in every trade except the Frost/Farabee trade) and taking players potentially because he wants a player or potentially because the team he is trading with wants to offload a contract.