bernmeister
Registered User
Yeah, but that's b'c they are too stupid/arrogant to strategically bundle that abundance into fewer assets of higher quality. They are apparently trying to dictate to the market and it is biting them in the ass.I love draft picks and prospects but having too many draft picks and prospects can be a problem. Montreal has too many picks and prospects. There isn't enough room for all of them. Players are impatient. The Habs have established players on their roster. Players lose their waiver eligibility after 3 years pro. I like keeping the first round picks and using 2nd/3rd round picks to fill holes on the team like the Avs did with Toews and Burakovsky. There are so many 2nd and 3rd round picks which barely sniff the NHL.
It's only 5 or 6 years. Trouba forced his way to NY after 6 years.
The modus operandi is, while exceptions to every rule, go with acquiring quality youth or picks when possible. Minimal cap impact, max flexibility. If nec, bundle more current assets for higher quality future ones, kicking the can down the road if nec.