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Old 02-28-2013, 05:48 PM   #766
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Originally Posted by TurnedTheCorner View Post
So it's still a lottery pick. I didn't say that the odds meant O'Reilly should not be pursued. I didn't suggest that the Flames have a great shot at getting the first overall pick at the draft. I said that non-playoff teams get lottery picks.
You failed to mention that the definition of "lottery pick" has changed. Prior to this season it meant a bottom 4 finish. Not it means any non-playoff team. When your odds of winning the lottery are 0.5 of 1%, you go for the sure thing.
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