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It would be better than the opaque method they use now... I 100% believe it's rigged. Maybe I'm a nutter, but the results always seem so "convenient"... until corona when the draft was scheduled to be in Montreal I've been saying they would lotto the first pick... drafting a French Canadian kid in Montreal. The league would want that story to push, the life long dream BS, etc. I still think they may go that way, even if the draft isn't held in the usual manner to generate a 'good news story' out of the 2019-20 season. It ultimately boils down to this, I have 0 trust in Bettman and Daly.

The Red Wings won't notice much difference at home.

You don't buy out Neilson and/or Abby... we've got cap to burn... send them to the AHL to "mentor" their cap hit doesn't get extended and like I said their cap hit along with the players replacing them won't eat up all our cap, not even close.

Nope but the answer to the above is 1, 3 or 4.

The draft is most definitely rigged... it's an opaque process for that very reason. Lafreniere (the top prospect) is French Canadian, Montreal is missing the playoffs, the draft is in Montreal... I'll give you once guess as to what team wins the draft "lotto".

@ChristopherReevesLegs how do I set up a poll? I've got a.good one in mind...

I already did, you're arguing with someone else about what I said ATM.

You're probably right... that doesn't mean I have to like or even accept what I think is a very, very bad choice.

I think it's far from inevitable... I think it speaks volumes that despite shortsighted fans clamoring for him to be captain for 2 years it's not happened. Too much coke, too many outbursts, the personality of a paper plate #notmycaptain

Nice assumption BUT NO; Actually I've never been more than lukewarm on Larkin... last offseason I'd have gone from "absolutely not" to "f*** if we have to"... I think Seider, in a very short time, has shown he has a much more engaging personality and a higher level of maturity. I'd love to bring in an aging leader for 2-3 years to serve as captain or resign Glendenning for 2-3 years as captain to bridge to Seider.

I really dislike the thought of Larkin as Captain... let's wait on Seider he's this team's future... Larkin is a bridge to get us there.

Watching the HNIC pregame package on Quinn Hughes just brought home again how big the mistake we made with our first pick in the 2018 draft. An elite D would be nice about now rather than a soft, one-dimensional winger. #hindsight

We've been near the league lead in that category for a decade now...

Blashill is a terrible coach full stop. The success everywhere else line... nice and all but I couldn't care less. The 'no coach would have a good record' line is stating the obvious. BUT many other coaches would atleast demand respect for the team, organization and fans, that would see players looking engaged and like they give the slightest f**k out there. I don't expect miracles but I do expect HUSTLE!

The "endorsement" of Blashill must be Stevie class at this point! This team is 100% garbage, no coach would have a good winning percentage... but a lack of talent is NO EXCUSE for a lack of hustle/effort. This team is lazy and it sucks!

I don't trust Vegans, Gingers or Religious people... rules to live by.

I think I just puked in my mouth.

This whole Green at the deadline saga is as Brodziak as it is long...

At this rate I'd trade any player on this roster for a decent return.

I'd expect the player would be a toxic contract or somone they want.to clear out... not a real asset.

I'd trade them Bernier and AA for Byram, a 2nd and a contract/player they want rid of. Is that fair/realistic?

I'd imagine at this point Jimmy is thinking... "ok... I'll only play 6 or 7 more games this year, so let's get this over with and keep those cheques rolling in" Horonek oh dear! He's our only worthwhile player!

wow we're so, so bad... makes the thought of drafting 4th so, so sour.

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If Byfield was our pick and he projected accurately he'd be this team's #1 center within 3 years.