I agree but this time it is a little bit different.
I for one believe that in any other year since maybe 2009 (Tavares was probably a better prospect) Jones, MacKinnon, Barkov or Drouin could have made a legit case to go No.1.
They all scream superstar to me. Avs could really need one of those.
Jones to shore up our defense.
Drouin to give us this unbelievably skilled top line winger that would elevate our offense.
MacKinnon or Barkov could potentially give us a #1 / #2 Center rotation that would only be a step or two or 5
below Forsberg/Sakic if Duchene and Mac/Barkov fulfill their potential.
Given that I believe that both ROR and Stazz might be on their way out of Denver, I would absolutely love for us to get a top 4 pick this year.
This could really be the final piece that might make us a cup contender in the future.
So finishing 8th or 9th after having to suffer through atrocious hockey (lets face it. We are not fun to watch) would really hurt somewhat because it probably only means 3 or 4 wins less and we could have gotten one of those guys.
I realize that most people here don't agree with me but I really believe that it would be in our best interest to suck hard for one more year. If that leads to the firing of Sacco, I could not be more in favor of taking that route.
Playoffs would obviously better but I just don't see it.