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photon · 12-23-2013, 10:42 AM

I kind of like it, at least from a fairness point of view.

Talent is a limited resource, and having it distributed evenly makes most sense.

Then teams who are competitive enough to never get those 1st overall picks will still get them and get their chance to refresh their prospect pool and get premier players.

One could argue that it will make the strong stronger, but if the strong are strong because they are very good at drafting and developing, then should they be punished just because they're good? The teams with drafting/developing skill will continue to do well, and the teams that aren't will have to improve by getting better at it rather than just lucking out in the draft.

Could also argue that distributing top tier talent around the league would be good for the league overall, gives every team a chance at having a superstar calibre player.

12-23-2013, 10:42 AM	#14
photon The new goggles also do nothing. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	I kind of like it, at least from a fairness point of view. Talent is a limited resource, and having it distributed evenly makes most sense. Then teams who are competitive enough to never get those 1st overall picks will still get them and get their chance to refresh their prospect pool and get premier players. One could argue that it will make the strong stronger, but if the strong are strong because they are very good at drafting and developing, then should they be punished just because they're good? The teams with drafting/developing skill will continue to do well, and the teams that aren't will have to improve by getting better at it rather than just lucking out in the draft. Could also argue that distributing top tier talent around the league would be good for the league overall, gives every team a chance at having a superstar calibre player. __________________ Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.