{I didn't see posted - feel free to delete if a Fata - I recall tanking threads in the past}
Couple of posts today on NHL tanking and the draft system.
1. From Grantland, Down Goes Brown:
How to Fix the NHL’s Disastrous Tanking Situation
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"The Sabres have been widely accused of tanking their entire season to ensure they get one of those two picks, and the Coyotes have given them a run for their money by trading away just about everyone with a pulse as the season wore on. Meanwhile, fans of other miserable teams like the Oilers and Maple Leafs watch with envy, wishing their teams could drop into the race for dead last. The whole thing is a mess, and the league should be embarrassed."
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2. Jonathan Willis at Sportsnet - highlighting an old one (that others and I have previously made reference to - he was on the Fan today):
A smart way to keep NHL teams from tanking for the draft
From #THW Archives:
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Fixing the NHL Entry Draft Lottery System: Playoff For Number One
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Suggested NHL Draft System: Honour for Connor
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What system do you prefer - current or alternative?