Post-Game Talk: Draft Lottery - Bedard going to Chicago. Canucks stay at 11.

[Mr. Canucklehead]

This year’s edition of the draft lottery goes Monday at 5 p.m. PT on Sportsnet. For the second year in a row, the lottery consists of just two draws and the winner of each draw can move up a maximum of 10 spots, so the Canucks, who finished 11th from the bottom in 2022-23, are the team with the lowest chance of moving up to No. 1 overall.

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[Mr. Canucklehead]

I believe the 2022 Draft was the first draft where we didn’t actually fall in the Lottery. We just stayed out at 15. Someone correct me I’m wrong.

Mentally prepared for Bedard to end up a Blackhawk - that’s what I’ve been bracing myself for all year. But I’d run down the street naked if he somehow ended up a Canuck.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

We did it.

Now, I had to reset about 25 times to get there, but we did get there.

 

[Zombotron]

Any scenario where we don't move down and Chicago doesn't win #1OA is okay enough for me

 

[vancityluongo]

I believe the 2022 Draft was the first draft where we didn’t actually fall in the Lottery. We just stayed out at 15. Someone correct me I’m wrong.

Mentally prepared for Bedard to end up a Blackhawk - that’s what I’ve been bracing myself for all year. But I’d run down the street naked if he somehow ended up a Canuck.

Exactly how I feel.

Anyone but Chicago.

edit: although, I'll make a prediction - Bedard goes to Washington. It'll be v2 of the "Lemieux to Crosby" transition, with that many more eyes on Ovi going for the goal record.

 

[Canucks LB]

Anybody but chicago

 

[Canucks LB]

Exactly how I feel.

Anyone but Chicago.

edit: although, I'll make a prediction - Bedard goes to Washington. It'll be v2 of the "Lemieux to Crosby" transition, with that many more eyes on Ovi going for the goal record.

If it’s Washington, I would be OK with it, always liked that fan base

 

[Nucker101]

No Chicago or ANA/SJ please.

Also draft nerds please have some prepared hype notes on how the prospects in the 9-12 range will be franchise changing so we can all cope and celebrate for staying put at 11 as a victory.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

53 years of no Cup and no #1 overall pick.

Will either ultimately give first?

 

[Donuts]

Bedard to canucks baby

 

[LordBacon]

Sure glad we played meaningful games at the end of the season.

 

[Canucks LB]

Sure glad we played meaningful games at the end of the season.

Sorry sir, this is the no negativity section

 

[m9]

No Chicago or St Louis due to general dislike
No 12th-16th teams, dont want to move down

Other than than, don't really care which non-canuck team gets him

 

[Vector]

Going into this the same way I went into a finals in my 2nd year at UBC. Had struggled with personal issues all semester, failed both mid-terms. needed well over 90s just to barely pass the course. I fell asleep the night before instead of studying. I knew I had already failed. There was no hope. I knew my fate. I went into that test with absolute peace.

I got nearly 100%.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Sorry sir, this is the no negativity section

We are:
1) Getting Bedard
2) Winning 3 cups between 2025 and 2027
3) Watching Buffalo also win a cup in 2028 just to get them on the board too.

 

[CanuckleBerry]

It's not purely because of me being a Canucks fan and the rotten history, but the draft lottery really irks me. I understand we want bad franchises to have opportunities to improve and balance the league for the sake of all. But at the same time I hate that the league encourages tank culture by way of their own design and the meritocratic aspect of reward is ripped away.

I am fully in favour of all non-playoff teams holding equal lottery odds. The worst teams are already being helped out by way of their ranking in the draft standings. This lottery bullshit with skewed odds is totally unnecessary. I hate that we even have to cheer on tanking.

 

[4th line culture]

Sorry sir, this is the no negativity section

He said he was glad, that is a positive emotion

 

[Nucker101]

Ducks will be loaded with young talent if they get Bedard, as much as I hate Chicago, I think Ducks would be my worst case scenario.

Also California weather + future winning team = no Bedard UFA

 

[CanuckleBerry]

Ducks will be loaded with young talent if they get Bedard, as much as I hate Chicago, I think Ducks would be my worst case scenario.

Also California weather + future winning team = no Bedard UFA

So... hope for Columbus lottery win if not us?

 

[Zombotron]

Columbus can be our satellite team when Connor from North Van is dishing off to Kent from Port Moody for the next ten years

 

[CanuckleBerry]

Columbus can be our satellite team when Connor from North Van is dishing off to Kent from Port Moody for the next ten years

It's definitely crossed my mind. That's the makings of Team BC right there.

 

[sandwichbird2023]

I always thought the 3% is for winning either 1st or 2nd overall. Just checked and realize that on top of the 3% for 1st overall, we also have 3.2% for 2nd overall. So, our odds of getting a top 2 pick just doubled for me. That is a good start

C'mon hockey god, just let us "win" something ONE TIME!!!

 

[ziploc]

What is the lowest we could fall to?

 

[Vector]

What is the lowest we could fall to?

13

 

[Orr4Norris]

What is the lowest we could fall to?

That’s the spirit!