Edited Jun. 29, 2021 at 4:36 a.m.
Lol.
If the Leafs got the 5th overall pick alone for Marner that would be good value.
Top 5 picks are super valuable in the NHL and don’t get traded. Like ever. Like never ever.
Teams tank whole seasons to get a top 5 pick. A top 5 pick is supposed to be a cornerstone piece of that franchise for the next 8-10 years. Top 5 picks also increase ticket sales, jersey sales, etc.
If CBJ traded that 5th pick overall. They wouldn’t add much more for Marner. And maybe nothing.
And they might not even trade the 5th overall pick for Marner straight up. Maybe this years draft b/c it isn’t a top heavy draft. But I’d be super surprised if any top 5 picks got traded.
Like I said, top 5 picks are so valuable. In any sport. They just don’t get traded.