The Draft Class That Got Away: Which Year's Trades Produced the Best Lineup?

Some of the best players in the NHL were acquired through trades involving first-round picks, and the question of which draft class produced the most valuable haul is more interesting than it seems. When you stack up the players who changed teams for premium picks, certain years stand out as absolute steals for the acquiring teams. The answer reveals a lot about which GMs knew how to work the market and which ones got fleeced.