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Sixteen draft picks for two trades. Is Flint Firebirds GM Dave McParlan a mad genius or has he mortgaged the future for a short-term gamble? This move screams win-now, but at what cost? Are these blockbuster trades the new normal in the OHL? It seems like we see more and more of these mega-deals involving a mountain of picks. Is this sustainable for team building in the long run? What kind of message does this send to developing players within the Firebirds organization? With so many future picks gone, how will they replenish their prospect pool? I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Is this a brilliant strategy or a recipe for disaster? Is this the future of OHL trades? Let the debate begin. I predict we'll see another team try to match this level of wheeling and dealing within the next two seasons. What are the odds the Firebirds actually win it all after this massive investment? Are they the favorites now? Discuss.