I think we can do 6-8 more of these drafts before the real thing in June if we can build a solid core of GMs. And I think we're off to a great start.
Some ideas:
1) Use the actual NHL standings at the beginning of each new mock. My thinking is that if we run much closer to where teams will actually draft in June, and we each take a different team at every draft, we'll get great scorecards on how each of us did compared to the actual draft results. Maybe crown a champ?
2) Trades. I'd suggest when a deal is made each GM PM the deal to me, rey
and water, and then go ahead and post the deal in the thread. It keeps things moving. If rey, water and I
all have a problem with a deal we'll figure out a punishment.
Maybe make you trade away a young, promising, 19-year-old former 2nd rounder for a 2013 7th.
3) Draft lists. If you're unsure you'll be around for your next pick send a list to me, rey and water. One of us is always around so your lists ensure you'll get your guy in the order you listed him. Lists can be as short or long as you wish. If you run out of guys on your list you'll get BPA. Or you can post in the thread that you WILL be here in time to make your next pick and we'll shred your list.
Thoughts? More ideas?