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Originally Posted by Preds
The Predators have acquired the Freedom's 1.03 selection in the 2004 rookie draft.
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And so continues the dynasty.
Obviously the balance of this trade hinges on Shipp's performance. Either way Shipp plays, I don't see it as benificial to the Freedom. If Shipp plays well, obviously it helps the Freedom this year. However, since he has only one year left, his perfomance will mean he gets a hefty raise next year. The 1.03 pick could have been used on a guy who could be locked up long term (though no guarantee he'll start this year, depending on who falls). If Shipp plays bad, then the Freedom get nothing this year, and AZ might look at drafting a RB next year, and the Freedom get nothing for him.
It could work out well for the Freedom, but now the Preds have a high pick to restock their not yet depleted talent pool.