General Managers around the league are draining their phone batteries this week as they scurry to find the final piece to their Stanley Cup puzzle. Despite not having much room to maneuver, Julien BriseBois is likely doing his part to figure things out as well. While most of the attention is rightfully being paid to the actual NHL players that are coming and going to teams, sometimes, in the long run, it’s the draft picks that are acquired that pay off the most.
With the Lightning always willing to wheel and deal picks (especially first rounders) how about we take a look at some of the best picks they acquired at deadlines past.