So why did they decide to give the 1st pick to one of the teams still playing?

Democrats love America and Americans so much they are willing to tear down statues, ban books and defund police just to stop Trump. They love America so much they would rather burn it down.

On a side not Hitler also defunded the police so his storm troopers were free to attack who they want. Storm troopers sound like Antifa in that scenario.
- sabresfan69

Democrat party is a trojan horse for Marxism, running a man who is literally and obviously suffering from dementia. A weak leader like that will be getting run by the extremists that are in control of that party. Of course, the alternative presented is I have to vote for "a narcissistic asshat"(which is true). So that's where we are. Radical anti-American extreme leftist, or loud-mouth bigot. I'll hold my nose and vote Trump. The current iteration of the Democrat party is an existential threat to this country. Oh...and the NHL is a joke.

Probably not a good enough player at 8.

Trade bait
- Michael Pachla

many mocks have Holtz still there at 8, he is 3rd on my rankings, hope we snag him.

8 is a good player or a good NHL player. Top ten is strong. Excited to start keying in on 3-4 guys

So why did they decide to give the 1st pick to one of the teams still playing?
- chilliard77

This was the argument when the rules were released, and it ended up happening. NHL should be ashamed.

Why ya getting all testy. I didn't start it.
- Michael Pachla

sure you did with your Trump post in a response to another poster asking why Bettman looks bad.

So why did they decide to give the 1st pick to one of the teams still playing?
- chilliard77

keep ratings up in pitts, nyc, toronto, chicago,montrael, or toronto

one of those teams will get it

So why did they decide to give the 1st pick to one of the teams still playing?
- chilliard77

its the NHL. to add more intrigue to the playoffs. nothing is straightforward with this league

And hey.. Cozens.. #7.. solid guy

sure you did with your Trump post in a response to another poster asking why Bettman looks bad.
- SABRES 89

Liberals always light a fire and then blame others.

Probably not a good enough player at 8.

Trade bait
- Michael Pachla

This

Trade up. It’s the year to do it

So why did they decide to give the 1st pick to one of the teams still playing?
- chilliard77

The qualifying round isnt the playoffs, and those teams that lose in that round should be in the lottery.

I really have no idea why people are so butt hurt the worst seven teams lottery odds didnt shoot up.

Come on with the politics on a hockey day.

Ottawa picking 3-5 and Detroit picking 4th.

That was the best case scenario for us
- Pegullaville

1 OA could still end up in the Atlantic, depending on which ones miss the ("official") playoffs.

Wouldn't the Habs have the best odds in second draw? (providing the Pens don't poop the bed in their qualifying series).

its the NHL. to add more intrigue to the playoffs. nothing is straightforward with this league
- wingz4life

Was "give it to team in the playoffs" one of the lottery odds or did the NHL just make the decision to give it to one of those teams?

Liberals always light a fire and then blame others.
- sabresfan69

I agree 1000% but i'm going to not go any further with this, this isn't the place for it.

And hey.. Cozens.. #7.. solid guy
- TheSabresTaco

I would rather trade the pick to Chicago for Strome ++++ I don't know what the plus is maybe add Montour and make it a blockbuster

And hey.. Cozens.. #7.. solid guy
- TheSabresTaco

Mittlestadt and Nylander beg to differ.

I hope they trade the pick

sure you did with your Trump post in a response to another poster asking why Bettman looks bad.
- SABRES 89

You weren't involved in the conversation, stuck your nose in and got all butt-hurt.

So it's your fault for joining a conversation that didn't involve you

Mittlestadt and Nylander beg to differ.

I hope they trade the pick
- jcragcrumple

cheaper to keep it

So pencil in Montreal at #1? Why wouldn't they tank?

many mocks have Holtz still there at 8, he is 3rd on my rankings, hope we snag him.
- Mentalorgasm5

A player there is two years away. They need to win now
Call Tampa

1 OA could still end up in the Atlantic, depending on which ones miss the ("official") playoffs.

Wouldn't the Habs have the best odds in second draw? (providing the Pens don't poop the bed in their qualifying series).
- Ratsreign

Each loser team has a 12.5% chance for top pick.

cheaper to keep it
- homiedclown

Probably.


Whelp, til Halloween, thats all folks!