It has worked for Kevin Nisbet, who has scored 18 goals in his maiden top flight season after being plucked from Championship side Dunfermline last summer, and Hibs are hoping for similar success with Daniel Mackay after signing the winger from Inverness on a pre-contract agreement.
Such signings are a “gamble”, according to the manager, but it’s a chance that Hibs are willing to take.
With that in mind we take a look at 16 other options from around Scotland the club could turn to, following the same transfer philosophy, to build on and develop this season’s visits to Hampden and third-placed league finish.
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. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - APRIL 24: Hibernian manager Jack Ross (left) with Kevin Nisbet during a Scottish Cup match between Hibernian and Motherwell at Easter Road on April 24, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Jack Ross has signed local with Kevin Nisbet and he's looking for more domestic recruits (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group) Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
. Connor Shields (QOS)
If Nisbet was last season's second tier striker of choice - Shields is this term's. 11 goals in 28 games has pushed the 23-year-old to the top end of the scoring charts. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Luke McCowan (Ayr Utd)
23-year-old midfielder has added goals to his game after establishing himself in Ayr's midfield over the past two seasons. Scored and impressed in a high-scoring defeat for his side at Tynecastle on Boxing Day. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Archie Meekison (Dundee United)
Scored his first senior goal against Motherwell earlier this month and the 19-year-old has shown his capabilituies from a young age - selected from an academy tournament at eight years old to train with Barcelona for a week at the legendary La Masia training centre. Photo: SNS Group/Bruce White
. Regan Hendry (Raith Rovers)
Dynamic midfielder has been instrumental to Raith's impressive third-place finish in the Championship, pulling the strings in the middle of the park. Aged 23 and trained at Celtic - he'd be a prime age for Jack Ross to develop and build on his experience. Photo: Michael Gillen
. Max Anderson (Dundee)
Energetic midfielder has proven influential in the Dee's surge to promotion with some crucial goals, and tackles, in what has proven to be the 20-year-old's breakout season at Dens Park. Photo: SNS Group Ross MacDonald
1. Connor Shields (QOS)
If Nisbet was last season's second tier striker of choice - Shields is this term's. 11 goals in 28 games has pushed the 23-year-old to the top end of the scoring charts. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
2. Luke McCowan (Ayr Utd)
23-year-old midfielder has added goals to his game after establishing himself in Ayr's midfield over the past two seasons. Scored and impressed in a high-scoring defeat for his side at Tynecastle on Boxing Day. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
3. Archie Meekison (Dundee United)
Scored his first senior goal against Motherwell earlier this month and the 19-year-old has shown his capabilituies from a young age - selected from an academy tournament at eight years old to train with Barcelona for a week at the legendary La Masia training centre. Photo: SNS Group/Bruce White
4. Regan Hendry (Raith Rovers)
Dynamic midfielder has been instrumental to Raith's impressive third-place finish in the Championship, pulling the strings in the middle of the park. Aged 23 and trained at Celtic - he'd be a prime age for Jack Ross to develop and build on his experience. Photo: Michael Gillen