- PhillaBully

http://www.mynhldraft.com...draft/draft-lottery-odds/

"Three draws will be held: the 1st Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting first overall, the 2nd Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting second overall and the 3rd Lottery draw will determine the club selecting third overall."

After the drawing for the top three slots, the remaining four through 14 will go in inverse order of their regular season points.

I don't know if he said that, as Ekblad is regarded as a potential franchise player. But he did make the comparison to McDonaugh. I have to admit, I wasn't a fan of the pick, but after watching him, that is the player he reminds me of. Will be interesting to see him as he matures.
- jmatchett383

I'll admit, when I heard them announce the pick, I thought, "I don't know anything about this draft class."

This is the end of my post.

I agree. I'd say there is a good chance that at least one or two of the big four prospects never develops into anything more than a third pairing guy
- PhillySportsGuy

Exactly. Just because they're high picks, you do get your fair share of player like Ryan Sittler, Maxime Oulette, and Jeff Woywitka.

Eakins fired by Edmonton

Eakins fired by Edmonton
- nastyflyergirl

Taylor Hall says bad idea.

Exactly. Just because they're high picks, you do get your fair share of player like Ryan Sittler, Maxime Oulette, and Jeff Woywitka.
- jmatchett383

That's why im glad they have several of them. They've given themselves a good chance of finding a top pairing guy and a couple of top 4 guys

That's why im glad they have several of them. They've given themselves a good chance of finding a top pairing guy and a couple of top 4 guys
- PhillySportsGuy

Absolutely. I think the kind of "forgotten" player is Mark Alt, one of the better trades made by Homer later in his tenure. I don't think he'll ever be anything special, but he could be a potential MAB kind of guy who gives himself a shot at a bottom-pair role.

Eakins fired by Edmonton
- nastyflyergirl

What a farce.. No accountability for Mactavish or Lowe? Jebus, at least promote them like the Flyers org does.

What a farce.. No accountability for Mactavish or Lowe? Jebus, at least promote them like the Flyers org does.
- Hextall271

They should name Gretzky coach.

I'm half serious, to my own surprise. When he coached in Phoenix, you had possibly the smartest player in the history of the game coaching (more or less) a handful of second liners and role players. Maybe a guy like him could work better in Edmonton with more skilled players.

Absolutely. I think the kind of "forgotten" player is Mark Alt, one of the better trades made by Homer later in his tenure. I don't think he'll ever be anything special, but he could be a potential MAB kind of guy who gives himself a shot at a bottom-pair role.
- jmatchett383

I would love to see:

Sanheim Hagg
Morin Ghost
Veteran Alt

two or three or four years from now.

Of course this is an ultimate best case scenario, but it seems that at least that top 4 is a good bet to play in the nHL. Whether or not they live up to expectations is a different story. But it sure is nice to see a deep defensive prospect pool in an historically weak Flyers system.

They should name Gretzky coach.

I'm half serious, to my own surprise. When he coached in Phoenix, you had possibly the smartest player in the history of the game coaching (more or less) a handful of second liners and role players. Maybe a guy like him could work better in Edmonton with more skilled players.
- jmatchett383

It's worth a try. I am amazed that the Oilers haven't been able to turn the corner, but I guess it makes sense with how bad their drafting has been from the 2nd round on,.

Absolutely. I think the kind of "forgotten" player is Mark Alt, one of the better trades made by Homer later in his tenure. I don't think he'll ever be anything special, but he could be a potential MAB kind of guy who gives himself a shot at a bottom-pair role.
- jmatchett383

I'd like to see him get a shot soon. It's a shame he was hurt when the Flyers needed call ups. He's getting close to that make or break point though.

http://www.mynhldraft.com...draft/draft-lottery-odds/

"Three draws will be held: the 1st Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting first overall, the 2nd Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting second overall and the 3rd Lottery draw will determine the club selecting third overall."

After the drawing for the top three slots, the remaining four through 14 will go in inverse order of their regular season points.
- MBFlyerfan

That's not for this season. That's for the 2016 draft. This season there will be one drawing still with improved odds for non playoff teams with higher point totals.

What a farce.. No accountability for Mactavish or Lowe? Jebus, at least promote them like the Flyers org does.
- Hextall271

Dreger said looks like MacTavish may return to the bench

I'd like to see him get a shot soon. It's a shame he was hurt when the Flyers needed call ups. He's getting close to that make or break point though.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah, he probably needs to break through either this season or next, or he'll be labelled as a Danny Syvret level player.

Until the Flyers trade him and he becomes the next Keith Yandle.

Dreger said looks like MacTavish may return to the bench
- nastyflyergirl

Well, at least he'll rip a mascot's tongue off.

Yeah, he probably needs to break through either this season or next, or he'll be labelled as a Danny Syvret level player.

Until the Flyers trade him and he becomes the next Keith Yandle.
- jmatchett383

5 years ago, Alt would have been our greatest hope for a home grown defenseman

Yeah, he probably needs to break through either this season or next, or he'll be labelled as a Danny Syvret level player.

Until the Flyers trade him and he becomes the next Keith Yandle.
- jmatchett383

I think he will get a chance after the TDL if the team moves a veteran. But the depends on where the Flyers are at, at that time. He would have probably been called up over Gostisbehre and Manning if not for the injury.

Dreger said looks like MacTavish may return to the bench
- nastyflyergirl

What a clown show.

Well, at least he'll rip a mascot's tongue off.
- jmatchett383

Now that's passion and I'm sure his fire would fix the problems haha

What a farce.. No accountability for Mactavish or Lowe? Jebus, at least promote them like the Flyers org does.
- Hextall271

They already all got promotions.

That's not for this season. That's for the 2016 draft. This season there will be one drawing still with improved odds for non playoff teams with higher point totals.
- mayorofangrytown

yes, somehow I forgot to copy that preceding paragraph. The chart is still for 2015.

Dreger said looks like MacTavish may return to the bench
- nastyflyergirl

The next thing will almost certainly be a trade, unless MacTavish is, himself, replaced.

http://www.mynhldraft.com...draft/draft-lottery-odds/

"Three draws will be held: the 1st Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting first overall, the 2nd Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting second overall and the 3rd Lottery draw will determine the club selecting third overall."

After the drawing for the top three slots, the remaining four through 14 will go in inverse order of their regular season points.
- MBFlyerfan

So it's better to be a bubble team as opposed to the 4th worst team in the league? Is this the Edmonton rule? Cause if so, they're doing it wrong.

yes, somehow I forgot to copy that preceding paragraph. The chart is still for 2015.
- MBFlyerfan

Bah.

You're fired.