What did you think of the NHL setting up that green room for certain players

[LeafsNation75]

Tonight we saw how the NHL had that green room setup where only a certain number of players and their families are waiting there before getting selected. Personally I thought it was weird how the other players selected were in the stands with their families like we have seen every other year, so when Klim Kostin was the last player left in the green room and selected with the final pick of the 1st round no less, it reminded me of when Aaron Rodgers was drafted into the NFL.

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[Canada4Gold]

Didn't mind it but the guys put in there should have been based on a particular ranking service. No way Kostin should have been in there, and it would have been embarrassing if he was in there among the 8 guys and didn't even get picked on day 1. He would have been mortified.

 

[CK17]

Seemed rather unnecessary. Whoever picked the 8 players should be fired, how they could not have any of #3-5 picks and yet have the #31 is mind boggling.

 

[serp]

Seemed rather unnecessary. Whoever picked the 8 players should be fired, how they could not have any of #3-5 picks and yet have the #31 is mind boggling.

Especially since Heiskanen and Makar weren't off the board picks but pretty much expected to be picked at #3 and #4.

 

[LeafChief]

Didn't like this at all.

Why embarrass the kids that slip. Let them sit in the stands and soak it all in.

 

[Whiston532]

It's fine, ultimate irrelevant for anything more than some decent clips for video packages vs them awkwardly shuffling across a row of seats and walking all the way up to the stage. The NFL has had some touching moments because of the better access. Not saying the NHL can't now, but it wouldn't hurt

But they should really make sure they don't leave anyone else out to hang. Guys slipping can be rough ala Brady Quinn and Aaron Rodgers, or even straight up not getting picked like Geno Smith. So keep the choices safe.

 

[Crosbyfan]

Didn't like this at all.

Why embarrass the kids that slip. Let them sit in the stands and soak it all in.

Agree.

What's next? Stick them in a cage on stage if they don't go in the top 10?

 

[Fandlauer]

Agree.

What's next? Stick them in a cage on stage if they don't go in the top 10?

Thats not a bad idea actually.

If they fall more than 10 spots Gary should hit a buzzer and have a bucket of green slime rain down on them.

It would be the most watched draft in sports.

 

[Old Guy]

If I was Nico or Nolan, I would sit in the Green Room. If I was anybody else and they asked me to sit in the Green Room, I would ask what are the serving and how much are they paying me. If I don't like the answer, I'm sitting in the stands.

 

[tony d]

Yeah, didn't like this at all. All the picks have been sitting in the stands for yrs., why change that now?

 

[King'sPawn]

I don't care. I only care about how the kids feel about it. It adds nothing to my experience.

 

[wej20]

Better with everyone sitting in the stands.

 

[Warden of the North]

It added nothing to the broadcast and served only as a source of embarassment. Whoever thought of it should be fired

 

[ChuckLefley]

Perhaps they invite the top x prospects and they choose to say yes or not.

Not everything is some horrible decision by the NHL or Bettman.

 

[Ugene Magic]

 

[kaiser matias]

It added nothing to the broadcast and served only as a source of embarassment. Whoever thought of it should be fired

Indeed. Its ridiculous to just single out some players in the idea that they will go first, as every year there is someone who's expected to go high and falls. At least if they are in the stands they are not as singled out, but for someone like Kostin last night, it is just a terrible thing to do.

 

[leaflover]

The lack of creativity shown by the NHL is kind of sad. If that's the best they can do, just don't do anything.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Seemed like they tried to do what the NFL does in their draft which didn't make a lot of sense.

 

[David Bruce Banner]

They should be sitting in the stands with their friends and family.

 

[Flukeshot]

Horrible idea and it was poorly executed.