Quote (Meatstick @ May 27 2020 09:11pm)
It’s pretty absurd that Detroit has less of a chance at 1OA than the 8 play-in losers (collectively). It’s not in the spirit of the draft, neither is tanking but I’d rather the teams who need the help actually get it
Definitely. The idea that a lottery discourages tanking is antiquated.
It most certainly doesnt, tanking is a part of every sport, it happens in the NBA where there is also a lottery, it happens in the NFL and MLB where there is no lottery, and yes, it even happens in the NHL. Maybe less so than in other sports, but i dont think it has anything to do with the lottery. Its because the players have too much pride.
Honestly i think the NHL should do away with the lottery.
Yeah maybe there might be slightly more tanking mentalities going around, but i can guarantee it will still be less prevalent in the NHL than it is in any other major sport.
Without a lottery, teams in need will certainly get the help required to keep them competitive, and it will probably even raise the already high level of parity in the league. The idea that any team can win on any night is one that makes hockey great and to me, increasing the amount of parity will only make it more exciting.
This post was edited by Queefy on May 27 2020 11:36pm