What is the risk though? They're basically missing out one draft year and lost a couple low-tire players, who cares. What are the odds of drafting Panarin, Duchene and Bob level players with late-round picks in the near future? Slim. The only 'risk' in this is that it draws attention so you need to be able to handle people talking about you. In the end the cup is the only thing that matters. No one will remember the years of mediocrity you were able to achieve by playing it safeProbably not. Most GMs are more risk averse than Jarmo is.