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I’d love to hear your thoughts or any insights backed by stats or notable examples. Are there any standout cases where trading draft picks significantly made or broke a team?
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Looking forward to your take on this!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been diving into some of the trade histories in the NHL and noticed how often draft picks are swapped during trades. It got me thinking: how impactful are these trades on a team’s long-term performance?

For example, do teams that frequently trade away their first-round picks for established players end up with stronger rosters in the long run, or do they struggle due to a lack of fresh talent? Conversely, are teams that hoard draft picks consistently more successful in building competitive squads over time?