New York Islanders Acquire Draft Picks: Early Swap Surprises Redditors

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The New York Islanders have acquired a first-round pick (#20) and two second-round picks (#54 and #61) in the 2024 NHL Draft from the Chicago Blackhawks, surprising Redditors with the early swap.

[Islanders] The New York Islanders have acquired a first-round pick (#20) and two second-round picks (#54 and #61) in the 2024 NHL Draft from the Chicago Blackhawks, in exchange for the team’s first-round pick (#18) and second-round pick (#50).
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Summary

  • Redditors are puzzled by the early nature of the pick swap.
  • Speculation arises about Lou potentially preparing for a player trade.
  • The trade is deemed relatively fair by the PuckPedia Perri Pick Value Calculator.
  • Some users question the reasoning behind the Blackhawks moving up just two spots before the draft.

dolewhiplash

Am I crazy or is this weirdly early to be pick swapping? The draft is like a month away, what are they cooking?

Jkil6150

This has to be Lou getting picks in case there’s a trade going on for an actual player.

seeldoger47

The PuckPedia Perri Pick Value Calculator values this as a relatively fair trade given all that’s needed to make it equal on paper is the 136th (a 5th).

daveloper80

“What do I care, I’m not going to use this 1st round pick anyway” – Lou probably.