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Old 12-17-2025, 11:28 AM   #106
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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina View Post
Schaefer is also an example of the role of luck though, as the Islanders certainly didn't bottom out to give themselves a good chance at a high pick. They hit the lotto. I think their odds of landing the 1st pick were 3.5% (someone can correct me if I'm wrong on that)

And that win could hurt them long-term if Schaefer is good enough to elevate a team, that would otherwise be trending to the bottom, back to the dreaded mushy middle.

Sounds like a well-executed Dallas Model to me!

(and yes, tongue in cheek here)
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