DARKSIDE said:It sounds like you actually fear having a season to determine draft positioning and I can't understand why that is. Please elaborate.
Jaded-Fan said:I think that was to me . . . fear? Not at all. I merely said that the article never implied that the draft itself was cancelled, merely that in effect a bunch of hotel reservations were cancelled. If the hockey Gods deem it advisable to let next year's standings (assuming there is a next year) cover two drafts that would be fine. But the article never says anything of the sort, in fact most of league reps speakings on the subject have said the opposite, that there would be a draft either in June or soon after a new CBA is signed. And by the way, as long as we are on the subject of combining two drafts based on next year's standings, and since you brought it up, I will point out that would be a violation of the 'rule' everyone who wants anything but the past year or years standings to control draft position, isn't it? It merely goes in the other direction. Tank next year and you get a 50/50 chance at Crosby and the first pick of next year's draft. Sucks however you slice it, doesn't it? I would guess that this is one reason why most pronouncements on the subject have said that the draft in fact would be based on past standings and be weighted in some way. If you have to choose an imperfect system, may as well choose one that somewhat has logic rather than totally pulling one out of your rear, true?
DARKSIDE said:Found this idea on ESPN...
"Given the NHL lockout is about bridging the gap between the rich and the poor, it would be apropos to use a weighted lottery based on reported financial losses, not on ice wins and losses. The teams would be placed in order of financial distress, with the 14 teams in the most dire straights having the best shot at the No. 1 pick. Bet the NHLPA would love to see owners make their cases." Now, wouldn't that be an interesting concept!
DARKSIDE said:Found this idea on ESPN...
"Given the NHL lockout is about bridging the gap between the rich and the poor, it would be apropos to use a weighted lottery based on reported financial losses, not on ice wins and losses. The teams would be placed in order of financial distress, with the 14 teams in the most dire straights having the best shot at the No. 1 pick. Bet the NHLPA would love to see owners make their cases." Now, wouldn't that be an interesting concept!
DARKSIDE said:Larry Brooks at it again…
The Journalist who campaigned for Bure, Lindros and Holik is now after Sidney Crosby. Although, he does make a few valid points, my contempt for the biggest Ranger cheerleads has no limits. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04032005/sports/43766.htm
Jag68Vlady27 said:Since we are starting to see how the 2005 Draft is going to work, I thought it'd be fun to look at where people would LOVE to see Sidney Crosby wind up, where they wouldn't mind seeing him wind up and where they'd absolutely HATE seeing Sid wind up. Of course, I am assuming that all 30 teams will have a crack at No. 87. Everybody has different reasons for wanting Crosby to play on a certain team. Here are my personal preferences (in alphabetical order):
Would I LOVE, Like or HATE to see Sidney Crosby drafted by this franchise...?
Anaheim - Like
Atlanta - LOVE
Boston - HATE
Buffalo - Like
Calgary - Like
Carolina - Like
Chicago - LOVE
Colorado - Like
Columbus - Like
Dallas - HATE
Detroit - HATE
Edmonton - LOVE
Florida - Like
Los Angeles - LOVE
Minnesota - HATE
Montreal - LOVE
Nashville - LOVE
New Jersey - HATE
NY Islanders - Like
NY Rangers - LOVE
Ottawa - HATE
Philadelphia - HATE
Phoenix - Like
Pittsburgh - LOVE
St. Louis - Like
San Jose - Like
Tampa Bay - Like
Toronto - HATE
Vancouver - Like
Washington - HATE
What's your preference?
Actually because the draft rules are part of the CBA---Jaded-Fan said:Finally, some definitive word on the draft:
No matter the result of that legal wrangling, a draft must be held before the next NHL season begins. The NHL's Bill Daly has said the order of the draft would be decided in a 30-team lottery weighted on the results of the 2003-04 season.
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