Yes, some teams just sucked their way to lottery picks. But in the post-lockout/cap league, many teams have deliberately chosen to trade away veterans for picks and plunge down to the bottom of the standings.
Of the bottom 10 teams in the league at the moment, 5 are deliberately rebuilding: Ottawa, LA, Detroit, Vancouver, New Jersey (though it could be argued the Canucks stumbled into their rebuild). They won’t all succeed. But given the elite talents available in the next three drafts, there’s pretty good odds a couple of those teams will be elite in 4-6 years. Better odds than teams like Nashville, Philadelphia, Montreal, and Calgary.
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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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