The draft achieves long-term parity by fostering a cyclical model of franchise development. Think of it as a big wheel - some teams are going up and some are going down. Over time, different teams get time at the top of the wheel.
Not all teams are in a win now mode, nor should they be. And fans should be okay with that. Without the acknowledgement of buyers and sellers, there would be even fewer trades.
Some teams stick around a long time at the top because they have very good management. Some teams stick around a long time at the bottom because they have very poor management. But overall, it's a cycle.
Look at the standings right now. Tampa and the Islanders are newly arrived at the top of their conference. Not long ago they were at the bottom. But on the strength of high picks they're on the way up. Boston has been in win now for a few years and is trending down. The wheel turns. That's parity.
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Originally Posted by fotze
If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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