NHL proposes lottery draft for non-playoff teams...
 

They really don't want Columbus to get Mackinnon.

LOL...if the NHL gets their way Columbus may not have the "balls" to draft him. :D

i like it. year end tanking is a joke. teams tank and it affects playoff positioning. it affects players stats as guys like malkin rack up the pts in the meaningless games.

the only thing worse is tankers in fantasy that do it under the guise of "im building for the future"

sure you are tanker

tankers ruin real and fantasy hockey

My question is who would people want to land that lottery pick to get 1st overall?

I have to admit, something in me loves the idea of Colorado landing Mackinnon or Seth Jones. I miss the days when they were a dominant team even though I'm a Sharks fan.

Perhaps Toronto, but that would make people too crazy on here.

I like the idea of Winnipeg getting that. They need a true star center for the future to line up with Kane. That's probably my number 2 team to land that first pick.

I love it. Still gives the worst teams the best chance to win, but also creates a bit more drama for the draft lottery.

Perfect timing. The Oilers shouldn't be a bottom feeder team much longer, but could miss the playoffs. Would love to see them land MacKinnon even though they don't deserve it!!

Yeah... Anyone who follows the NBA knows that an expanded lottery only makes the problem worse. Now you are giving teams that actually could make a run at the playoffs a reason to tank it since everyone gets a shot at a top three pick. This certainly won't help the problem, in fact, it could exacerbate it.

I'd like to see a year end tournament between all non-playoff teams where they battle it out for higher draft position. This is something that Bill Simmons has suggested to resolve the NBA's own issue with tanking because draft lotteries do not work. Oh, and if you think people wouldn't watch remember that 1.8 million tuned in to watch the NHL draft lottery this past spring. People would watch a tournament to determine the first overall pick and it would generate real revenue for non-playoff teams. Seems like a no-brainer to me. Why can't these idiots look outside the box?

Exactly what MD is saying. Just handing losers something isn't providing them with incentive to make a proper effort. A year-end draft tournament would be awesome. I'm sure the owners would love it since it would bring in even more revenue.

Oh wow yeah... this works on so many levels.

We aren't we the ones running the league?