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Old 01-20-2026, 04:36 PM   #22
GioforPM
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Originally Posted by devo22 View Post
given they are a contender, going through their draft history is pretty funny. They obviously nailed a couple of picks (Makar, Rantanen), but in general, it feels their drafting over the last decade has been ... spotty, to say the least. Whiffed on numerous 1st rounders.
They have had some busts, but also some decent ones like Duchene, ROR, Jost, Byram and Newhook who have been moved. But yeah, since Makar in 2017, they haven't drafted anyone who is actually on their team now.

Their strategy over the last few years has been to stay relevant via trade.
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