Draft Lottery - May 7th @ 6:30 ET, ESPN (upd: #1 SJS, #2 CHI, #3 ANA)

[DuckDuckGetz]

Now the NHL has two choices: make Buccigross disappear or re-run the lotto (with the Ducks winning, of course).

Sorry Sharks fans.

 

[Summer Rose]

How much extra did Ryan Smith pay for #2?

I'm not fussed about the possibility of picking 2nd to be honest. Obviously if we win 1OA we're taking Celebrini, but on the 92.5% chance we're picking something other than 1OA, we're going to be getting a kid who has the potential to be a franchise defenseman instead. 1OA would simply be icing on the cake.

 

[HanSolo]

The chances of that being a rehearsal and then the real draw going the exact same way are so low, so we'll see if Bucci is full of shit or not.

 

[themelkman]

Guys come on clearly it wasn’t the real lottery even if I would want it. Bucci isn’t stupid enough to blackball himself like that

 

[StickShift]

That would be the NHL’s dream result though if they could hand pick it

• Give SJ something to bolster them in the doldrums. Important market with rich ticket holders that they risk slipping away without a new era.
• Utah gets a high draft pick to drum up interest in a new market.
• Gotta keep Chicago strong for the league.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Of course they have to practice and make sure everything works. It is a TV show, after all.

But it would be very funny for it to work out the exact same way.

 

[Kranix]

Guys come on clearly it wasn’t the real lottery even if I would want it. Bucci isn’t stupid enough to blackball himself like that

Proper anti-jinx. But, it was most likely real. And even though Buccigross should be pilloried for this, he will go unpunished because everyone is going to watch anyway

 

[Warden of the North]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHA

I hope it's real

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

You guys are forgetting that they leaked the Jack Hughes lottery results a half hour before, it's probably real lol

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

There's no way they could possibly be this stupid right

It's ESPN and the NHL

So yes

 

[Bounces R Way]

Just absolutely classic National Hockey League right there. The paragon of professional excellence.

 

[SEALBound]

That would be the NHL’s dream result though if they could hand pick it

• Give SJ something to bolster them in the doldrums. Important market with rich ticket holders that they risk slipping away without a new era.
• Utah gets a high draft pick to drum up interest in a new market.
• Gotta keep Chicago strong for the league.

Don't forget Uncle Gary's Penguins - give them 4ov. For Sid.

 

[Tw1ster]

Congrats Sharks fans. But Celebrini in the hands of Grier is just unfortunate

Why is that? Has Grier proven to costly to the development of prospects in his two years as GM?

 

[Ainsy01]

David Pagnotta

@TheFourthPeriod

Just an FYI regarding NHL Draft Lottery ... the picture floating around right now is from rehearsal. The official draw is at 5:45pm ET, with the broadcast occurring at 6:30pm ET.

 

[Frogishi Willow]

Rooting for the Sharks, Montreal, and Ottawa. Rooting against New Jersey and Chicago.

Although I don't want Pittsburgh to win, would be fascinating to follow their team in 2025 when they ultimately decide to defer San Jose their 1st round pick to 2025.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

David Pagnotta
@TheFourthPeriod

Just an FYI regarding NHL Draft Lottery ... the picture floating around right now is from rehearsal. The official draw is at 5:45pm ET, with the broadcast occurring at 6:30pm ET.

Draw my ass. They already know the results.. Fk this rigged bullshit.. Let me show the Drawing live than.. Why dont they do that?

 

[TheNumber4]

Obviously this will be rigged for the Oilers again cause the fans deserve it the most.

 

[Kranix]

If that wasn't real, I just really hope Chicago wins. Their fans have been through so much, from seeing their recent 3-time cup winning team decline, to seeing their franchise fined $2 Mill? They deserve a respite.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Why is that? Has Grier proven to costly to the development of prospects in his two years as GM?

No point in arguing with folks like that.

 

[12ozPapa]

As a Ducks fan, I’m stoked to see us drop 3-4 spots.

 

[HanSolo]

If that wasn't real, I just really hope Chicago wins. Their fans have been through so much, from seeing their recent 3-time cup winning team decline, to seeing their franchise fined $2 Mill? They deserve a respite.

Not one franchise has suffered more.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Draw my ass. They already know the results.. Fk this rigged bullshit.. Let me show the Drawing live than.. Why dont they do that?

They used to and its boring.

 

[Seb]

Draw my ass. They already know the results.. Fk this rigged bullshit.. Let me show the Drawing live than.. Why dont they do that?

It's not rigged. Stop this conspiracist BS.

 

[MMC]

 

[Kranix]

I will never take Pagnotta at his word on anything. This needs to be confirmed by Friedman.