They only get that option if its a top-10 pick. And yes, if the pick is top-10 and they decide to defer the 1st rounder to 2019, the 2019 1st becomes unprotected and the Flyers pick up an extra 3rd in 2020.
- JFlyers00

TY. I knew there were some stipulations. So if the Blues miss the playoffs and move into the top 10, the Flyers aren't getting the pick then.
That's what will happen. They will get the Blues first round pick in 2019 when it's like #25

3 x-Cleveland 48 30 .615 8.0 28-11 20-19 11-5 33-15 9-1 4 W
4 x-Philadelphia 48 30 .615 8.0 27-11 21-19 9-7 31-18 10-0 12 W
- KINGKENZO

Yep. See also

Edmonton 34 40 6 74 L4
Vancouver 30 40 10 70 OT1
Arizona 29 40 11 69 W2

The cost would likely be very high for the Caps to trade him within the Metro, so no.
- JFlyers00

Caps are against the cap and they will probably be headed in a different direction. I think that would keep the price down.

You gotta win tonight. You don't wanna put your fate in the hands of the Rangers on Saturday.
- SuperSchennBros

I think the histrionics have been hilarious. There's no way they miss the playoffs. Florida will lose both games to the Bruins. Never a doubt in my mind.

Let's say the Flyers had 3 games left in the season, were playing very well, had just beaten a Western Conference powerhouse 2-1, but were 4 points out of a playoff spot.

Would you feel good about the Flyers chances of making the playoffs?
- jmatchett383

I would, but I'd still feel great sadness because my team would be named after the state, rather than the city, and that's never good.

I think Boston would rather play Philly than the Panthers. I see the Bruins having a lot of incentive to beat the Panthers, as long as the Panthers are in it.

Yep. See also

Edmonton 34 40 6 74 L4
Vancouver 30 40 10 70 OT1
Arizona 29 40 11 69 W2
- jmatchett383

Process. Process. We talkin bout Process.

I would, but I'd still feel great sadness because my team would be named after the state, rather than the city, and that's never good.
- Scoob

So you think the Panthers will make the playoffs?

You gotta win tonight. You don't wanna put your fate in the hands of the Rangers on Saturday.
- SuperSchennBros

Even if the Flyers win tonight, as long as Florida wins, that still happens on Saturday

I would, but I'd still feel great sadness because my team would be named after the state, rather than the city, and that's never good.
- Scoob

Golden State

Process. Process. We talkin bout Process.
- KINGKENZO

Yes. But uncompetitive team on floor for half a decade, trade any good players to ensure your product is watchable, and hope you get some great players.

Results look promising for the Sixers in a sport where one great player makes you an instant contender. Not so much in Edmonton where you need a deep team coupled with your stars.

So you think the Panthers will make the playoffs?
- jmatchett383

No, but were I a fan of theirs I'd feel pretty good about their chances.

Yeah, that would be bad. You know the Rangers would be up for spoiling the season.
- Scoob

No doubt in my mind.

I think the histrionics have been hilarious. There's no way they miss the playoffs. Florida will lose both games to the Bruins. Never a doubt in my mind.
- KINGKENZO

Nah, man. Not sure if you saw but the Panthers are guaranteed to win out. And now we aren't getting the Blues pick this year. We're getting the 25th pick next year.

Golden State
- KINGKENZO

Just checked, that's not on the list of our 50 states.

I think the histrionics have been hilarious. There's no way they miss the playoffs. Florida will lose both games to the Bruins. Never a doubt in my mind.
- KINGKENZO

I actually like how we match up against the Bruins. I think they would be heavily favored in goal and on defense but I do find the match up to be interesting.

Nah, man. Not sure if you saw but the Panthers are guaranteed to win out. And now we aren't getting the Blues pick this year. We're getting the 25th pick next year.
- Ftown19125

hate when that happens

If you had to pick. Choose a scenario.

A). Flyers sneak in playoffs with 96 pts then go on a surprise run. Losing in the ECF in OT in game 6. Blues make the playoffs

B). Panthers beat out flyers for playoffs on a tiebreaker. Blues pick is #14 and the flyers catch incredible luck again landing the #3 overall pick
- Just5

Hands down B).

If option A were left open that they had the possibility of winning the cup, then I'd probably go A.

Just checked, that's not on the list of our 50 states.
- Scoob

Yes. But uncompetitive team on floor for half a decade, trade any good players to ensure your product is watchable, and hope you get some great players.

Results look promising for the Sixers in a sport where one great player makes you an instant contender. Not so much in Edmonton where you need a deep team coupled with your stars.
- jmatchett383

Also see Arizona and Buffalo. Edmonton should really be good, but Pete Chia is just a half a potato.

Hands down B).

If option A were left open that they had the possibility of winning the cup, then I'd probably go A.
- Streit2ThePoint

not trying to be an bumhole....but in option A there IS a possibility of them winning the cup. albeit not a very GOOD one, but still.

i think this team, despite their steaming pile of poop they left in long island, deserves the playoffs this year. the way the young guys have stepped up and Claude/Couturier have had career years, overcoming the awful goalie situation, etc.

if these kids are supposed to be "really good" in the coming years and be "cup contenders" in 2019-20, they might as well get some playoff experience sooner than later.

Also see Arizona and Buffalo. Edmonton should really be good, but Pete Chia is just a half a potato.
- JFlyers00

Arizona has been pretty good lately. You are pretty much just naming incompetent organizations though. Good ones don't stay at the bottom for long

not trying to be an bumhole....but in option A there IS a possibility of them winning the cup. albeit not a very GOOD one, but still.

i think this team, despite their steaming pile of poop they left in long island, deserves the playoffs this year. the way the young guys have stepped up and Claude/Couturier have had career years, overcoming the awful goalie situation, etc.

if these kids are supposed to be "really good" in the coming years and be "cup contenders" in 2019-20, they might as well get some playoff experience sooner than later.
- eshake

A) ends with losing the ECF in OT in game 6

they can get playoff experience in 2018-19, hypothetically

not trying to be an bumhole....but in option A there IS a possibility of them winning the cup. albeit not a very GOOD one, but still.
- eshake

A). Flyers sneak in playoffs with 96 pts then go on a surprise run. Losing in the ECF in OT in game 6. Blues make the playoffs

Leight like Leighton

Arizona has been pretty good lately. You are pretty much just naming incompetent organizations though. Good ones don't stay at the bottom for long
- YuenglingJagr

I actually really like Arizona, and I think they will be fine going forward.

I think you both have valid points though.