If you guys have a top 10 pick say 9OA this year, do you take the risk and use the protection do you think? given that this is a weaker draft, and that who knows next year if you fall off a cliff, that could be more like a 4-7OA pick

For sure. That's why Dubas makes the big bucks. Guess it depends on who's left at 9/10 in 2024 -or- who's projected in the 4-7 2025?

what is that Caralina trade you up your pick for nothing and EDM will pay more than that for broberg

From what I've seen the top end talent seems MUCH better next year than this year. And a lot of Centers too which is inherently more valuable.

Might want to read the conditions on the Guentzel trade.

Yeah its more if you are willing to take the risk ig