Zach Jarom: Quick Hits: TV Deal, Reichel, and Draft Lottery

Overpay for Reichel. Vancouver re-signed Podkolzin, whose performance has been similar to Reichel, for the same 2 years but only $1 million.

That extra $0.2 million will completely derail the rebuild.

On a serious note, Reichel isn't waiver exempt next season so he'll be with the big club all year long, unless he's traded.

So, they have the draft order before the ping pong balls have been dropped. I guess it really is rigged.

So, they have the draft order before the ping pong balls have been dropped. I guess it really is rigged.
- Dieselhead

No conspiracy they TV crew is practicing with the board, etc.

https://thehockeynews.com...-the-2024-nhl-draft-order

No conspiracy they TV crew is practicing with the board, etc.

https://thehockeynews.com...-the-2024-nhl-draft-order
- Revco38

C’mon we want a conspiracy.

If, in the unlikely event it’s not a conspiracy and the Blackhawks win the lottery we’re not going to have much to discuss until the draft.

If this is a replay of when Frank Seravalli leaked out every single Kraken pick in the expansion draft I will throw up. I will forever hate that guy for ruining the show. Hawks haven’t been relevant for seven years, we have little to actually watch with bated breath. This is one tonight that I’m actually excited for, even if we get fourth. Just want some fun.

No conspiracy they TV crew is practicing with the board, etc.

https://thehockeynews.com...-the-2024-nhl-draft-order
- Revco38

You know it's wrong Utah is getting the 1st pick.

Think I saw on the NHL site they had all of the ball combinations assigned to all of the teams.

I remember last year's - not the TV production show as nothing like the actual drawing which was pretty matter of fact/low key -complete with I think it was Bettman holding a copy of the newspaper from the day to show it was done same day... not all that unlike what they do in scenes of movies with kidnappings.

Think I saw on the NHL site they had all of the ball combinations assigned to all of the teams.

I remember last year's - not the TV production show as nothing like the actual drawing which was pretty matter of fact/low key -complete with I think it was Bettman holding a copy of the newspaper from the day to show it was done same day... not all that unlike what they do in scenes of movies with kidnappings.
- SC116

It will also be audited by a reputable auditing company, it used to be KPMG. It’s all above board. No matter who wins the lottery tonight, there will a group screaming “it’s a fix”. Let’s hope the fans of 31 other teams are saying that at 7:30 EST.

Final Spin:

1 - Chicago
2 - Anaheim
3 - San Jose
4 - Columbus

Slackin' for Macklin pays off.

Think I saw on the NHL site they had all of the ball combinations assigned to all of the teams.

I remember last year's - not the TV production show as nothing like the actual drawing which was pretty matter of fact/low key -complete with I think it was Bettman holding a copy of the newspaper from the day to show it was done same day... not all that unlike what they do in scenes of movies with kidnappings.
- SC116

Wasn’t there a mistake last year by a TV broadcaster right before a commercial break?

Didn’t Weekes announce the Blue Jackets were drafting 3rd before the results were officially released?

Wasn’t there a mistake last year by a TV broadcaster right before a commercial break?

Didn’t Weekes announce the Blue Jackets were drafting 3rd before the results were officially released?
- DarthKane

Yes, I believe you’re (your) correct.

Wasn’t there a mistake last year by a TV broadcaster right before a commercial break?

Didn’t Weekes announce the Blue Jackets were drafting 3rd before the results were officially released?
- DarthKane

Yes they goofed on saying who was second or third. Classic NHL punt job

Yes, I believe you’re (your) correct.
- Chief4Feathers

I think there was a leak when the Hawks moved up to #3 in 2019. It was a similar situation to the leaked picture that has the Hawk drafting #3 this year.

Final Spin:

1 - Chicago
2 - Anaheim
3 - San Jose
4 - Columbus

Slackin' for Macklin pays off.
- totem

My final spin:

1. Chicago
2. San Jose
3. Anaheim
4. Columbus

I think there was a leak when the Hawks moved up to #3 in 2019. It was a similar situation to the leaked picture that has the Hawk drafting #3 this year.
- DarthKane

It’s like the moon landing… totally rigged.

ESPN is showing Hawks 2nd pick Defensemen Lys.... whatever his name is 😂

Here we go....

Come on ping pong balls!!! You can do it!’

KFC smiling on the phone.... Wonder if good news was passed along. it's a conspiracy

KFC smiling on the phone.... Wonder if good news was passed along. it's a conspiracy
- BGKarras

In the shot of the16 GMs he was top row 4th from the left. Hawks select 4th.

In the shot of the16 GMs he was top row 4th from the right. Hawks select 4th.
- boilermaker100

Great possibility boiler. Let's be positive and get the 1st overall. It's gonna happen. Bedard is Canucks fan...so is Mack... let's go

Top 3 baby looking good either way

Top 3 baby looking good either way
- BGKarras

The drama builds…

1 or 2!!!