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Forums :: Blog World :: Michael Pachla: A couple suggestions to inject some life into the NHL Draft Lottery
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Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 27 @ 4:20 PM ET
It's playoff time and you want to worry about how to market the draft lottery? Yawn. Lord Stanley would puke!
- the_voice


Thanks for stopping by...don't like the topic then bring something to the table other than female dogging about it.

Yes Lord Stanley would puke since the word draft wasn't even a thing back then.

The ignorance is outstanding.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 27 @ 4:35 PM ET
I would like to see the lottery switched to this format:

1st pick is a lotter among the bottom five teams. All these teams should be in a full rebuild and their fan base is most likely going through some suffering, so they need the most help.

2nd pick overall is a lottery of teams 1-10. You'll have the other four remaining bottom feeders and five other teams in a further along point of their rebuild. Even the Sabres at #8 are far enough along on their rebuild where I can say that maybe we don't deserve to be in the running for #1. I don't think that the teams 11-15 should have a shot at picks 1 & 2 they should have worked harder to make the playoffs, not be reward with the 1st overall for missing the playoffs by a point.

3rd pick overall, should be for all remaining non playoff teams, a team like Boston should have a crack at this spot, not #1 overall

- sskkoo1



I like that, but I'd amend it a little

#1 and #2 can only go to teams 1-5
(for years when there's Tyler v Tyler, Connor & Jack, etc)

#3-5 can only go to teams remaining in the bottom 10

Teams finishing 11-14 are ineligible to move up
Like u pointed out, they're already close to a playoff spot

dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Apr 27 @ 4:49 PM ET
Just did the simulator.

3. Leafs
2. Buffalo
1. Yep you guessed it Edmonton
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Apr 27 @ 4:55 PM ET
Just did the simulator.

3. Leafs
2. Buffalo
1. Yep you guessed it Edmonton

- dadeadhead


Yes, please!
Best case scenario, IMO!
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Apr 27 @ 5:00 PM ET
Drink more, it will bother you less
- SABRES 89

#truthforallcircumstances.
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Apr 27 @ 5:00 PM ET
Just ran it 100 times.

Toronto 1st 21 times, top three 61 times
Edmonton 1st 14, top 3 39 times
Columbus 1st 11 times, top 3 20 times
Vancouver 1st 9 times, top 3 30 times
Buffalo 1st 8 times, top 3 22 times
Calgary 1st 8 times, top 3 21 times
Montreal 1st 7 times, top 3 14 times
Arizona 1st 6 times, top 3 27 times
Colorado 5 times, top 3 13 times
Winnipeg 1st 4 times, top 3 19 times
Carolina 1st 3 times, top 3 7 times
New Jersey 1st 2 times, top 3 11 times
Ottawa 1st 2 times, top 3 12 times
Boston 1st 0 times, top 3 4 times
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 02.17.2007

Apr 27 @ 5:33 PM ET
Just ran it 100 times.

Toronto 1st 21 times, top three 61 times
Edmonton 1st 14, top 3 39 times
Columbus 1st 11 times, top 3 20 times
Vancouver 1st 9 times, top 3 30 times
Buffalo 1st 8 times, top 3 22 times
Calgary 1st 8 times, top 3 21 times
Montreal 1st 7 times, top 3 14 times
Arizona 1st 6 times, top 3 27 times
Colorado 5 times, top 3 13 times
Winnipeg 1st 4 times, top 3 19 times
Carolina 1st 3 times, top 3 7 times
New Jersey 1st 2 times, top 3 11 times
Ottawa 1st 2 times, top 3 12 times
Boston 1st 0 times, top 3 4 times

- dadeadhead

Something should be done about your attitude, Homie has someone with a one way line to the Lord, you should speak to her.
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Apr 27 @ 5:46 PM ET
I think after we see The results the GM's are going to vote to change it again

I just don't understand how hard it is to put a rule in that a team can't win the draft lottery twice in five years or something like that
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Apr 27 @ 5:51 PM ET
I think after we see The results the GM's are going to vote to change it again

I just don't understand how hard it is to put a rule in that a team can't win the draft lottery twice in five years or something like that

- GERBE!!!75PTS


If EDM wins again, I guarantee they'll put a stipulation like that in. Btw, go ANA tonight, for selfish reasons...
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Apr 27 @ 5:55 PM ET
If EDM wins again, I guarantee they'll put a stipulation like that in. Btw, go ANA tonight, for selfish reasons...
- turbo044

They should have already done it, it will be a joke if the Oilers win it again.
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Apr 27 @ 5:56 PM ET
I think after we see The results the GM's are going to vote to change it again

I just don't understand how hard it is to put a rule in that a team can't win the draft lottery twice in five years or something like that

- GERBE!!!75PTS

You oughta get a cold shower. It would clear your thoughts.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 27 @ 6:00 PM ET
You oughta get a cold shower. It would clear your thoughts.
- Der Kaiser



I'm not sure anything would clear his thoughts
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Apr 27 @ 6:08 PM ET
Call me crazy, but I actually kind of dig the new Panthers logo. It's different. And not so bland like the rest of the league. The horizontal stripe is a bit of a read: blatant, ripoff of the Canadiens, but I like it.



Edit: Link to article.

http://news.sportslogos.n...panthers-new-logo-leaked/
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Apr 27 @ 6:14 PM ET
They should have already done it, it will be a joke if the Oilers win it again.
- SABRES 89

GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Apr 27 @ 6:16 PM ET
Call me crazy, but I actually kind of dig the new Panthers logo. It's different. And not so bland like the rest of the league. The horizontal stripe is a bit of a read: blatant, ripoff of the Canadiens, but I like it.



Edit: Link to article.

http://news.sportslogos.n...panthers-new-logo-leaked/

- Wetbandit1


I like it a lot I used to think the LA Kings was a car logo but I got used to it this one just looks sick .. I just hope they get the colors right on the Jersey though

No pit stains right
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Apr 27 @ 6:17 PM ET
You oughta get a cold shower. It would clear your thoughts.
- Der Kaiser



I just got done swimming so i'm pretty chill as a lettuce sandwich
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 27 @ 6:21 PM ET
Call me crazy, but I actually kind of dig the new Panthers logo. It's different. And not so bland like the rest of the league. The horizontal stripe is a bit of a read: blatant, ripoff of the Canadiens, but I like it.



Edit: Link to article.

http://news.sportslogos.n...panthers-new-logo-leaked/

- Wetbandit1



Eh I am not a fan.

It looks like a soccer uniform logo
SABRES 89
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Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 02.17.2007

Apr 27 @ 6:33 PM ET
I just got done swimming so i'm pretty chill as a lettuce sandwich
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Is that what they say now ?
feetontheair22
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Tampa doesn't suck, FL
Joined: 02.01.2011

Apr 27 @ 6:39 PM ET
Can someone please explain to me why the (frank) a game 7 is on at 10pm and a game 1 is on at 7pm

And don't give me this west coast/east coast bullpoop...a game 7 should be in a prime time slot

God damn the NHL is stupid some times.
Stripes77
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Buffalo Sabres
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Apr 27 @ 6:47 PM ET
Can someone please explain to me why the (frank) a game 7 is on at 10pm and a game 1 is on at 7pm

And don't give me this west coast/east coast bullpoop...a game 7 should be in a prime time slot

God damn the NHL is stupid some times.

- feetontheair22



I really don't know what to tell you then...game starts at 7pm there, can't start at 4 cause people work and its a Wednesday

If you want to complain you can start with them starting round 2 when round 1 isn't over but that's about it. But the earliest that game 7 would start would be 9pm our time.
feetontheair22
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Tampa doesn't suck, FL
Joined: 02.01.2011

Apr 27 @ 6:51 PM ET
I really don't know what to tell you then...game starts at 7pm there, can't start at 4 cause people work and its a Wednesday

If you want to complain you can start with them starting round 2 when round 1 isn't over but that's about it. But the earliest that game 7 would start would be 9pm our time.

- Stripes77


Ya the fact that we have 2 rounds going on at the same time is a whole nother bag of Richards...

And even if they did start at 9...that puts the game ending at what..about 1230?...a 10pm start has a game 7 ending at 130am on the east coast!

Do they want to get people excited about the sport or not? B/c making them stay up til 130 in the morning on a week night is the wrong way to go about it.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
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Apr 27 @ 6:52 PM ET
Ya the fact that we have 2 rounds going on at the same time is a whole nother bag of Richards...

And even if they did start at 9...that puts the game ending at what..about 1230?...a 10pm start has a game 7 ending at 130am on the east coast!

Do they want to get people excited about the sport or not? B/c making them stay up til 130 in the morning on a week night is the wrong way to go about it.

- feetontheair22



There are more than one coast to think about that's the problem. The last thing the NHL would want is starting a game 7 with the building 3/4 full...the game is on the west coast they are going to cater to the home fans
feetontheair22
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Tampa doesn't suck, FL
Joined: 02.01.2011

Apr 27 @ 6:55 PM ET
There are more than one coast to think about that's the problem. The last thing the NHL would want is starting a game 7 with the building 3/4 full...the game is on the west coast they are going to cater to the home fans
- Stripes77


Can we atleast agree a 9pm start would be best? Thats 6pm on the West coast, gives people time to get out of work, drop off poop at the house, pick up the kids and head to the game. Ya it might not be super full at the very beginning, but half way through the first you'd fill it up.
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Apr 27 @ 7:12 PM ET
Can someone please explain to me why the (frank) a game 7 is on at 10pm and a game 1 is on at 7pm

And don't give me this west coast/east coast bullpoop...a game 7 should be in a prime time slot

God damn the NHL is stupid some times.

- feetontheair22


It's beneficial for the people that are out west that work I don't think it's fair to have a 7 o'clock game to benefit East Coast people how is that fair in your opinion when it's West Coast teams
feetontheair22
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Tampa doesn't suck, FL
Joined: 02.01.2011

Apr 27 @ 7:25 PM ET
It's beneficial for the people that are out west that work I don't think it's fair to have a 7 o'clock game to benefit East Coast people how is that fair in your opinion when it's West Coast teams
- GERBE!!!75PTS


See my above post...
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