F.Michael

IMHO? 'Wysh' has always been, and will always be a c**t. Just some try-hard 'reporter' as Kip, and 91 of Ryans have pointed out - Wysh tries to appeal to the masses via hip language, and whatever the else he can pull outta his a$$. If his teeth were on fire - I wouldn't bother walking across the street to pi$$ on his face.

Damn.

Can I have your secret to success?

I think you need some therapy for all that pent up angst...Or do as I, and have a hearty glass of bourbon.

I like this topic.

Is Cholo a Brendan Smith part deux?

If you kicked him in the nutz he wouldn't feel a thing...He doesn't have any.

Well I suppose it’s a good thing we speak ‘Murican.

Well - it would depend how the Sens feel about Byfield...Do they see him as the best center by a significant margin, and worth giving up the extra late 1st, and early 2nd rounds picks to get him? They might feel Lafreniere/Byfield could be their future version of a Crosby/Malkin, or McDavid/Draisaitl combo.

True - however me thinks this draft year has the potential for sumthin interesting to happen. I could see Yzerman doing it for obvious reasons, but not sure if Ottawa would...They would have to really want Byfield bad.

I think you meant 'yes'? As in you would trade the 2nd overall for the 3rd/21st/33rd.

A poster over at HF Boards put up a good question... Lets say this 'bottom 5' lotto does go thru...Ottawa ends up winning, Detroit in 2nd, Ottawa 3rd... Does Grand Master Y trade the 2nd overall pick to Ottawa for the 3rd PLUS 21st, and 33rd picks?

I get why they have it though...Teams like Minnesota...They either squeak into the playoffs, and lose in the 1st round, or they miss out by a handful of points, and land somewhere 10th thru 15th (usually not having a shot at a legit high-end, or generational talent). There's always that slim chance they could drop into the top 3 with the current lottery...But yeah - who the f**k cares about Minny?

Wonder what Larkin's performance, and numbers would look like if he had better teammates?

Yup - this is a major factor too. My tiny brain got to thinking...God forbids - if Covid sees another 2nd wave of infection, and this goes on for several plus more months... What's the chance of 2 classes (2020, and 2021) taking place within a few months - even weeks from one another?

Detroit - Ottawa - LA - Anaheim will be all for it...All the other GMs heads would explode if this were allowed. It'll be an entertaining cluster regardless.

The talk was holding a 'virtual' draft like the NFL had done - however the big issue was what format will be (bottom 5 teams, or bottom 15 teams), and how a playoffs might look like.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the 2021 NHL draft class said to be a strong Dman class (as opposed to this season where it's strong up the middle). Personally I'm indifferent as a whole since I go primarily what the scouting experts, and Craig Button have to say. Seems like the top 4 (5 if you include the Dman Drysdale) are legit high-end prospects...What gets my attention now is the draft lotto itself - as in will it be the bottom 5 only (that lasted up to 2012), or will it include the 15 teams not in the current playoff format?

Eventually - lets say a few seasons in when these kids have some experience...What's your take then?

If the Wings win the lotto, and Grand Master Y nabs Lafreniere...Does coach 'X' place him on a line with Larkin, or his buddy Veleno?

I was only joking about CRL. It’s actually quite fun over there.

If I were you...Don't look at Discord...CRL is a complete Troll over there.

I'd say no unless we have a crystal ball, and can see if he's able to repeat what he had accomplished in '17/'18.

But you're not a mod...