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- Jul 10, 2014
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So all these guys are busts?if the 2023 drafted center takes 2-3 years to make the team, he's most likely a bust. top 10 pick centers should make the team sooner, especially on a non-contender.
2009: Schenn (1 / 8 / 54 games in D+1/2/3). Kadri (1 / 29 / 21 / 48 games in D+1/2/3/4)
2010: Granlund, D+3
2011: Huberdeau, D+2. Strome, D+3
2013: Horvat, D+2
2016: Strome, D+2 (7 games, D+4 full season). Marner, D+2.
2017: Keller (technically D+1, but only 3 games)
Yes, you'd love to get a McDavid or Matthews no-brainer who will jump straight to the big team. But it's entirely possible to land a guy that takes 2-3 years to become a top 6 NHL center.
And to circle back to the previous point, you can swing a trade or sign a free agent in addition to drafting. No single approach is meant to be a realistic catch-all.