I agree that depth is absolutely the better route to go down, the last 10 years have favored 1st OA and 2nd OA picks on cup winners heavily.
2018 - Ovi
2017 - Sid
2016 - Sid
2015 - Kane
2014 - Doughty
2013 - Kane
2012 - Doughty
2011 - Seguin
2010 - Kane
2009 - Sid