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The problem with pick swaps is that, the more picks you have to include to be fair, the less fair they are. The first trade, with Anaheim, the values going to Anaheim are higher than going to Ottawa, but it's like trading four middle6 guys for a top6 guy, it's quantity for quality. Does Anaheim need to restock their farm system? This is Ottawa offering to Anaheim, they have to make Anaheim interested. A fair trade doesn't mean it makes sense. Does Ottawa really want another top10 pick? Want it enough to overpay for it? Dorion was trying to trade the 5th pick.
Pick swaps are tough, but fun to think about.
Edit: Yes I read the description