Honestly, the simplest solution is to even out the odds a bit more and have a lottery for more than just the first pick(have the top 5 done by lottery balls with all 14 non-playoff teams in it, but with weighted odds) and use standing to determine the rest. Kinda like how the Crosby draft was after the lockout.
- Nucker101

Any team that doesn't make the playoffs should have a legitimate shot at the #1, 2, 3 etc. pick. They should lotto the entire 1-14 picks

I have a decent defensive core if you want to take a look.
- vancity787

(frank), I got ripped off in that Brodie deal. Nucker still processed the trade and I got nothing in return

I have an entertaining idea.

Have equal odds for all non playoff teams. Do the draft lottery on the day of the draft. Have Bettman give a President Coriolanus Snow speech "May the odds forever be in your favor"
The proceed to the lottery. team selected will have 15 mins. Either make a trade or pick. Do that for 1-14 picks. This will create some great entertainment value. I would actually tune in to watch the draft as well. It will force teams to have great scouting as they will need instant access to reports and trajectory to make a decision in 15 mins.
- Linden_4_Capt

Takes away most of the trading on the draft floor though.....

Any team that doesn't make the playoffs should have a legitimate shot at the #1, 2, 3 etc. pick. They should lotto the entire 1-14 picks
- 1970vintage

In my scenario all non-playoff teams would have some sort of a shot at any of the top 5 pics. I doubt we see a lotto for all 14 picks. I was trying to meet in the middle to keep it realistic.

DP

Any team that doesn't make the playoffs should have a legitimate shot at the #1, 2, 3 etc. pick. They should lotto the entire 1-14 picks
- 1970vintage

This ^^

(frank), I got ripped off in that Brodie deal. Nucker still processed the trade and I got nothing in return
- PetrolSexual

You get Virtanen when he's added by Yahoo. But yes, I think karma bit you in the ass a bit

My team sucks so far

Edit: I'm willing to move Spezz or Staal for a solid goalie or upgrade at wing or defense. On full game nights I always have to bench one of Staal/Spezza.
- Nucker101

Your close with your offer. Remove Burrows add a Dman. I am attending funerals today and heading to BC tomorrow

Takes away most of the trading on the draft floor though.....
- SMP8719

I would disagree. If I am targeting a player and he is still on the board I will trade up to get him. Teams will be more open to trade 1st round picks as none of them are guaranteed for 1st overall. I think it will make the draft way more entertaining.

In my scenario all non-playoff teams would have some sort of a shot at any of the top 5 pics. I doubt we see a lotto for all 14 picks. I was trying to meet in the middle to keep it realistic.
- Nucker101

My scenario has lotto for all 14 picks but instead of 2 months teams will have 15 mins to decide on their pick. Plus your are forgetting Bettman saying "May the odds be forever in your favor"

My scenario has lotto for all 14 picks but instead of 2 months teams will have 15 mins to decide on their pick. Plus your are forgetting Bettman saying "May the odds be forever in your favor"
- Linden_4_Capt

Sounds reasonable

Your close with your offer. Remove Burrows add a Dman. I am attending funerals today and heading to BC tomorrow
- VANTEL

Sorry to hear about the funerals, hope all is well.

Hey Nucker ive asked a few times but can I go on the waiting list for the hockey pool or whatever type of scenario we are pooking at to get in the pool. Thank you

Also Interesting to hear that in the exit interviews the top players on the team said bring in a top level goalie if it is possible. Miller has been great

(frank), I got ripped off in that Brodie deal. Nucker still processed the trade and I got nothing in return
- PetrolSexual

What were you supposed to get back, I dont remember. And brodie has probably been my best trade. Guy is playing great hockey

I would disagree. If I am targeting a player and he is still on the board I will trade up to get him. Teams will be more open to trade 1st round picks as none of them are guaranteed for 1st overall. I think it will make the draft way more entertaining.
- Linden_4_Capt

Yep.

Anybody see us having the room/trade bait to make a maneuver and get Keith Yandle?

What were you supposed to get back, I dont remember. And brodie has probably been my best trade. Guy is playing great hockey
- vancity787

A draft pick with which I selected Virtanen

In my scenario all non-playoff teams would have some sort of a shot at any of the top 5 pics. I doubt we see a lotto for all 14 picks. I was trying to meet in the middle to keep it realistic.
- Nucker101

Teams finishing 27-30th get 3 balls
teams finishing 22-26th get 2 balls
teams finishing 17-21th get 1 ball
Draw for all 14 teams

Anybody see us having the room/trade bait to make a maneuver and get Keith Yandle?
- roland_hazard

Someone will, Tanner is such an idiot.

Apparently, one should not go the Panther's thread and offer to take someone out for a soy chai latte after yoga..............or call them Sugar Tits.

Apparently, one should not go the Panther's thread and offer to take someone out for a soy chai latte after yoga..............or call them Sugar Tits.
- Marwood

Are you as high as me?

Are you as high as me?
- A_SteamingLombardi

No one could ever be as high as you

No one could ever be as high as you
- Zogg

Jack Black got pretty (frank)ed up on Getting Doug with High, he was in pot prison.

Game seven tonight boys - gonna be a good one

Are you as high as me?
- A_SteamingLombardi

I am now.