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    Default Re: Edmonton Oilers (5) vs Chicago Blackhawks (12) - West Play In Round

    Quote Originally Posted by newfcollins View Post
    There was an idea floated around a few years ago (I think by Bill Simmons) about the NBA draft, but it would work for the NHL as well. Basically, you determine the draft order for the next 32 years. This way, there's never any need for a team to tank since you know where you are drafting. You can set it up so a team only gets one top-five pick in every six-year period.

    So, using the Habs for example, this year we would know Montreal drafts 9th, next year is 20th, the year after is 3rd, then 17th, 30th, 12th, etc. This would stop tanking completely, every team is guaranteed a number one pick at some point, removes the fact that one team can win the draft lottery multiple years, etc.
    The Wheel! An interesting notion, but I don't like it. For one, it doesn't really have a solution for expansion.
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    Default Re: Edmonton Oilers (5) vs Chicago Blackhawks (12) - West Play In Round

    Quote Originally Posted by rataylor22 View Post
    Give us the gold plan. Every fan base would have a reason to cheer for wins right up to game 82
    Gold has some merit, I discussed a really interesting idea I came across where the 1st round becomes free agency where the worst teams have more money to spend:

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GgSl9tBVmvuJbPtAW2cBl

    Here's the original article as well:

    https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2...943.1593746289
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    Default Re: Edmonton Oilers (5) vs Chicago Blackhawks (12) - West Play In Round

    Quote Originally Posted by metaldude26 View Post
    The Wheel! An interesting notion, but I don't like it. For one, it doesn't really have a solution for expansion.
    Yeah, I think that's the biggest flaw. Although I'm sure the NHL has smart enough people working for them that they could figure out a solution in terms of putting another team in there somewhere.

    I am for anything that does away with the idea of tanking. In my world, all teams should have a chance at #1 pick. Finish last overall only to see the Stanley Cup winner get the #1 pick? Tough. Draft better, trade better and stop signing stupid free agents.

    I feel like the lottery is a reward for mismanagement.

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