HisNoodliness
The Karate Kid and ASP Kai
Honestly I'm going to disagree with others here. If I'm on the clock at 4 and 1, 2 and 3 are Laf, Byfield and Stutzle, I'd go ahead and do this. I'd take whoever is left of Drysdale, Raymond, Perfetti and Rossi at 7.
Sure the Wings are likely to be worse than NJ next year, but I have every expectation that New Jersey will be in the lottery, so it just increases our odds at the top 3 pick we so desperately need.
Of course if you think that there is huge separation between your 4th and 7th prospect you don't do this. For me, they're close enough that I'm comfortable doing this for another 20% chance at winning one of next year's top 3.
Sure the Wings are likely to be worse than NJ next year, but I have every expectation that New Jersey will be in the lottery, so it just increases our odds at the top 3 pick we so desperately need.
Of course if you think that there is huge separation between your 4th and 7th prospect you don't do this. For me, they're close enough that I'm comfortable doing this for another 20% chance at winning one of next year's top 3.