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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Fans rooting for tanking is one of the most negative trends in sports. I get it the reasons why, but something if fundamentally broken when fans are upset that their team tried to win (e.g. Patriots last win of the season).
Which is why I favor doing something dramatic to increase the randomization of the lottery even further (for non playoff teams) or using reverse standings of some sort (e.g. based on point percentage after teams have been eliminated).
Do something to take tanking off the table as a possible tactic.
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I used to be a staunch "never cheer for losses" fan. Thinking you are a bad fan if you cheer for losses.
But in the post lockout NHL, you simply need top-of-the-draft talent to win. Look at all the Cup winners since the lockout for proof. You aren't going to consistently find Johnny Gaudreaus at 104.
The way the league (and most NA leagues) is set up is that if you suck for a period, you draft high. I'm firmly in the camp now of if you don't think your team is a Cup contender, you should shed UFAs, trade for youth, and attempt to draft high. Also, draft non-Canadian goalies.