What team would you want to win the lottery, if not Buffalo?
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Jets. I love their home crowds and the fanbase deserves it. Added bonus that McDavid would be in the WC.
(I don't think the Jets will make the playoffs in that division. Chicago, Minnesota, Nashville, and St. Louis are all better, and the Pacific 5th place team may steal one of that division's playoff spot.)
(I don't think the Jets will make the playoffs in that division. Chicago, Minnesota, Nashville, and St. Louis are all better, and the Pacific 5th place team may steal one of that division's playoff spot.)
Cap'n
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It'd be really small odds right now but if Buffalo can't have him (we better be getting Eichel then!) then I'll say Minnesota. Another small market team in a traditional market that could use a little star power added.
I despise the idea of the Rangers, Flyers and to a lesser extent the Devils getting him because it would feel like such a manipulation by the NHL to get him into a major media market.
I despise the idea of the Rangers, Flyers and to a lesser extent the Devils getting him because it would feel like such a manipulation by the NHL to get him into a major media market.
Colorado. Would love to see McDavid playing with MacKinnon, Landeskog, Duchene and O'Reilly (if he's still there). My god that would be a frightening group of forwards.
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Columbus, Winnipeg, Arizona or Florida. Basically all teams that deserve a break and had it pretty tough these last few years, but that I still don't see being too much of a threat when we are finally ready to compete.
I would puke. It's not even funny to think about Edmonton or Colorado getting another high pick, let alone the best prospect in 10 years.
I would be fine with Columbus or Winnipeg getting McDavid. I am not to worried about him going to a hockey market, he will create one, so maybe Arizona.
Oh, and I am tired of "team X deserves McDavid". No one deserves a player like that. We certainly don't deserve Eichel or McDavid.
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Zman5778
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I'd prefer to have him out west.
Winnipeg would be ideal, as I think they really deserve it. Arizona would be fine too.
Winnipeg would be ideal, as I think they really deserve it. Arizona would be fine too.
Clock
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Nice lists, though I'm slightly indifferent to Dallas at this point and add Philly in its place. Add Blues to "get it" list (pretend we didn't have their pick).
I don't have anything against Edmonton, but they've got enough raw materials at this point, should just be a matter of getting the mix right even if it means trading some of their studs.
Rooting for Arizona to get it the most, Carolina / Toronto the least.
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I harbor no negative feelings towards Colorado. They're entering their competitive window now. People can get aggravated that they've had 3 high picks over the last 5 years or so, but we're likely to be doing that as well. I would hate Edmonton getting McDavid their fans would be absolutely unbearable.
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Russ Tyler
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I used http://www.mceichel.com/tank-tracker/
You're right though, I should have added all the bubble playoff teams.
Thats how I saw this question orginially....
Guess the orginial poster meant if Buffalo didn't get the first pick by either they themselves winning the lottery or having the NY Islanders or St. Louis winning the lottery.
If Buffalo doesn't get the first pick - then I would like Minnesota or Columbus get the first pick with Buffalo getting the second pick.
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It's odd that this website has Winnipeg in the playoffs given that they have a higher percentage of points lost than the Wild and Blackhawks. By win%, the Wild and Hawks are in the playoffs, and the Sharks and Jets are out.
If not us, then would be happy for:
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1) Winnipeg - would be fun watching them, and the fans up there would be crazy every night. Good games
2) Arizona - because why not
The "I guess I'd be alright with it"
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3) Dallas - at least he'd be out west
4) Columbus - that'd be a stacked team
5) Colorado - tough with this one as it'd just be unfair with all that talent, but I always loved the Avs back in the day
No
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6) NJD - Ugh, that'd be dull
7) Florida - They won last season, no winning two years in a row
Hell no
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8) Toronto - **** off
9) Edmonton - Don't mind the team, just don't want to see them get another #1
10) Carolina - see Toronto
11) NYR - Would go to Tampa so hell no
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1) Winnipeg - would be fun watching them, and the fans up there would be crazy every night. Good games
2) Arizona - because why not
The "I guess I'd be alright with it"
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3) Dallas - at least he'd be out west
4) Columbus - that'd be a stacked team
5) Colorado - tough with this one as it'd just be unfair with all that talent, but I always loved the Avs back in the day
No
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6) NJD - Ugh, that'd be dull
7) Florida - They won last season, no winning two years in a row
Hell no
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8) Toronto - **** off
9) Edmonton - Don't mind the team, just don't want to see them get another #1
10) Carolina - see Toronto
11) NYR - Would go to Tampa so hell no
I figure this has all been set up for Arizona anyway. They'll then break the lease after losing enough money to force the loophole and sell McDavid to the city who bids highest in the inevitable relocation.
So...not Arizona.
So...not Arizona.
wunderpanda
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Toronto for a few reasons.
-would be a great talent on the weakest O6 franchise
-potentially a huge star in a huge hockey market
-the Leafs would still be bad anyway
-would be a great talent on the weakest O6 franchise
-potentially a huge star in a huge hockey market
-the Leafs would still be bad anyway
Avs. They've got an exciting group of young forwards there. McDavid would be a cherry on the top, pretty much. Also, I was a fan of them when I was a kid back when Ozo was playing there. Sakic, Forsberg, Roy, Foote, etc. Damn, I'm getting old.
Anyway, it would be really nice to see them back in the mix for
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MayDay
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I'll say the Devils.
Selfishly, because that means I'll have a generational talent locally to watch, and I can't stomach him going to the Rangers.
Seems like the Devils are always kind of an afterthought around here, and their one attempt to get an offensive superstar (Kovalchuk) didn't end too well.
Would certainly add some spice to the Metro if the Devils had McDavid, the Pens Crosby and Malkin, the Caps Ovechkin, and the Isles Tavares. Lot of skilled offensive stars spread through the division.
Selfishly, because that means I'll have a generational talent locally to watch, and I can't stomach him going to the Rangers.
Seems like the Devils are always kind of an afterthought around here, and their one attempt to get an offensive superstar (Kovalchuk) didn't end too well.
Would certainly add some spice to the Metro if the Devils had McDavid, the Pens Crosby and Malkin, the Caps Ovechkin, and the Isles Tavares. Lot of skilled offensive stars spread through the division.
