AtlantaHotWings 982 Report post Posted February 21, 2019 49 minutes ago, LeftWinger said: After using the tankathon about 20 times, the team's that won the lottery the majority of the time were New Jersey and Vancouver. Detroit only once. It makes me feel that if we aren't going to win #1, I'd rather finish between 5-10 and possibly move up bit than finish 1-2 and get dumped on by the balls, which will probably happen. There's no way the NHL allows Detroit to get Jack Hughes. Not while Bettman is in charge. Don't agree with finishing farther down the stack. finish as 2nd worst ...worst draft pick possible is 5 finish 5th worst ...worst draft pick possible is 8 While both are top 10 I prefer to get as many odds on my side to get #1. Finish as low as possible (2nd) assuming we can't beat Ottawa at their tank game. and I get a top 5 pick minimum as my reward for my tankage. Although I am steeling myself for the nut kick on draft pick day Just tried it 20 times doing a reset each time and we got #1 4 times!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BinMucker94 302 Report post Posted February 22, 2019 20 hours ago, LeftWinger said: After using the tankathon about 20 times, the team's that won the lottery the majority of the time were New Jersey and Vancouver. Detroit only once. It makes me feel that if we aren't going to win #1, I'd rather finish between 5-10 and possibly move up bit than finish 1-2 and get dumped on by the balls, which will probably happen. There's no way the NHL allows Detroit to get Jack Hughes. Not while Bettman is in charge. First try... 1 1 amato and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted February 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, BinMucker94 said: First try... lmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted February 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, Dabura said: lmao I would just have to quit 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted February 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: I would just have to quit I took a break from hockey after the '09 SCF heartbreak. This wouldn't be quite as devastating, but holy hell would it be dumb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted February 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Dabura said: I took a break from hockey after the '09 SCF heartbreak. This wouldn't be quite as devastating, but holy hell would it be dumb. #parity 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted February 22, 2019 Just now, The 91 of Ryans said: #parity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,948 Report post Posted February 22, 2019 I wasn't aware Colorado was a lottery team....ugh that would suck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,948 Report post Posted February 22, 2019 That simulator is stupid. The first four times I did it, Vancouver won twice and Minny gained 10 spots and Florida jumped 11 spots before Vancouver won again, then Detroit. The top two didn't get a sniff. That being said, i still believe it will take a miracle for us to win it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted February 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, LeftWinger said: I wasn't aware Colorado was a lottery team....ugh that would suck! Currently in 20th place and they own Ottawa's 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted February 22, 2019 29 minutes ago, LeftWinger said: That simulator is stupid. The first four times I did it, Vancouver won twice and Minny gained 10 spots and Florida jumped 11 spots before Vancouver won again, then Detroit. The top two didn't get a sniff. That being said, i still believe it will take a miracle for us to win it. LOL It's not like the real lottery will be any different/less stupid It's just stats no? 31 minutes ago, LeftWinger said: i still believe it will take a miracle for us to win it. It's just stats no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Assuming Hughes and Kakko go 1-2 and we finish in the 3-5 range, who do you guys like there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 42 minutes ago, Datsyukian-Deke said: Assuming Hughes and Kakko go 1-2 and we finish in the 3-5 range, who do you guys like there? Still Cozens for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Datsyukian-Deke said: Assuming Hughes and Kakko go 1-2 and we finish in the 3-5 range, who do you guys like there? Vilardi or Tippett. And I guess now I gotta be high on Brannstrom too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 3 hours ago, The 91 of Ryans said: Vilardi or Tippett. And I guess now I gotta be high on Brannstrom too. Based Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,518 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 11 hours ago, Datsyukian-Deke said: Assuming Hughes and Kakko go 1-2 and we finish in the 3-5 range, who do you guys like there? In the 3-5 range I like Zegras/Dach/Cozens in that order. Then Newhook/Krebs if we draft later than 5th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, kipwinger said: In the 3-5 range I like Zegras/Dach/Cozens in that order. We NEED Kakko. BAD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Jonas Mahonas said: We NEED Kakko. BAD I prefer Kaka 1 Jonas Mahonas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,518 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said: We NEED Kakko. BAD Nah man, Zegras is where it's at. Dude's gonna be awesome. I think he's got the most offense out of the top guys (except Hughes). He's been buried behind Hughes and Turcotte and still is putting up really good points for the USNTDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 No love for the Russian Pod eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 10:02 AM, BinMucker94 said: First try... haha oh no. absolute worst case scenario Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 14 hours ago, Datsyukian-Deke said: Assuming Hughes and Kakko go 1-2 and we finish in the 3-5 range, who do you guys like there? Krebs, Cozens, Byram, Zegras, Turcotte, Dach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 2 hours ago, kipwinger said: Nah man, Zegras is where it's at. Dude's gonna be awesome. I think he's got the most offense out of the top guys (except Hughes). He's been buried behind Hughes and Turcotte and still is putting up really good points for the USNTDP. If he's been buried behind Hughes and Turcotte, why do you have Zagras ranked 3rd and Turcotte outside of your top 7? Something about Turcotte's game you don't like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, krsmith17 said: If he's been buried behind Hughes and Turcotte, why do you have Zagras ranked 3rd and Turcotte outside of your top 7? Something about Turcotte's game you don't like? Turcotte has family heritage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,518 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, krsmith17 said: If he's been buried behind Hughes and Turcotte, why do you have Zagras ranked 3rd and Turcotte outside of your top 7? Something about Turcotte's game you don't like? It's not that I don't like Turcotte, it's that I like Zegras a lot. Turcotte is a two-way guy that coaches love, and I presume he gets a lot of minutes as a result. With Larkin and Veleno already in the fold I don't want another two way guy. His coach has already called Zegras a "one and half way player", insinuating he doesn't play a two-way game yet, and looks primarily for offense. That's what I want. I'd prefer the high end offensive guy, let him develop his defensive game along the way. Zegras is putting up REALLY good offensive numbers on a team with Hughes. On any other team he'd likely be the top line center and score even more than he already does. As a matter of fact, with Hughes out of the lineup during the WJC and with Turcotte injured Zegras was promoted to the top line center position and scored like a madman. At one point he had the same PPG as Hughes did until Jack returned and got the lion's share of the offense back. I'd probably rank Turcotte right after Krebs in my list above, though I view the two of them as being largely interchangeable. Edited March 1, 2019 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites