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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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I don't think guys like Frost really have lower ceilings than, say, a 27-35 OA pick.