Draft discussion

[devo22]

from a selfish perspective, shifting to a 12 hour draft would be the worst case scenario for me. The current format works great for me, as the start is 6 pm local. A 12 hour format (or something similar) would push the later rounds to the middle of the night, so that's not ideal for me personally.

I like the current format, but I agree that trading is very limited. If people want to try to stretch it over a few days, I have no issue with that.

[3thirty]

I'd prefer more time, but fine either way. Time for a vote?

[agulati]

I’d prefer more time as well. It has happened a couple of times that I have been unavailable on draft timing and have had to trade my picks, despite wanting to actually draft.

Changes the approach / strategy for my team based completely on availability for a certain time slot

[Ped]

Honestly dragging it out would actually be good, if everyone kept their own picks. But they do not.


Minnesota, for example, currently has 3 1st round picks, 1 2nd, 3 3rds, and 6 4ths. That's a lot of time Jiri would have to spend checking in and out to see if picks were made.

[SportsJunky]

He'll manage I'm sure.

I don't mind the idea of the 1st round being live and then having the remaining rounds stretch out over a few days.

[I wanna be like Miikka]

I would probably prefer to keep it in the same way. It makes it a little unpredictable and forces GMs to adjust on the fly. Maybe we can add something just for the 1st round where each team has 1 ability to pause for a trade. I know it would extend the draft but if each team has only one 2 minute pause only for round 1 then it may allow them to finalize a draft pick swap.

Then in the later rounds there is no pause so it just flows quickly like prior years.

[simmer2]

I know I've had chats with a few GM's in Round 1 and it would be helpful to have a brief pause to see if a deal could be worked out.

But it also requires everyone to be online too.

[savemedrzaius]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

He'll manage I'm sure.

I don't mind the idea of the 1st round being live and then having the remaining rounds stretch out over a few days.

This sounds ok too. Draft usually starts at midnight my time so it dragging on for 3 hrs really sucks.

Do 1st round with the 2 min period to pick and then following rounds separately. Nhl separates 1st round from the other days right?

[BagoPucks]

It's an interesting perspective... Should the 1st round be the slowest or the fastest? I would argue.. it could be slower and the rest of the draft be fast.

[devo22]

Personally, I think it would make sense to do round 1 live with a bit more time in order to allow for trades. Like, 3 or 4 minutes per pick? Would be less than two hours. Then rounds 2 to 4 stretched out over a couple of days.

[simmer2]

Originally Posted by BagoPucks

It's an interesting perspective... Should the 1st round be the slowest or the fastest? I would argue.. it could be slower and the rest of the draft be fast.

I tend to agree with this. It doesn't need to be 30min slow though, to make it work for everyone.

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by savemedrzaius

Is there a reason the draft can only be 12 hrs. Why can't it be over mulltiple days?

In my leagues we have no time limit. If we start in time, it won't take more than 5 days.

I carry a mini list on me during the draft. Pick when it's my turn.

We use what's app and have 2 threads. We poke whoever is up, but really there is no rush. Some people pick during work, some can't pick during work hours.

No question since we switched we get way more particpiaption and everyone picks their on picks rather than submitting a list and missing out.

Every year I have been in this league, less than half the league is on zoom for the draft. Handful of guys dump their picks for picks the next year because they can't make it that day and lots leave the zoom call before it is over because they are busy.

Trying to find a time for 28 GMs to particpate is almost impossible and Jiri 100% has to be available for the draft so time has to revolve around his schedule. Less conflicts happen in a slow draft, we usually post vacation times prior to picking the start date to accomadate as many people as we can.

We have had people pick from the Domincan, a pub in Ireland and in Spain. As long as you have internet, you can pick and if you are away for a day no internet you can message someone to help....if you have picks left.

Looking at the draft, only a hand ful of GMs can say they have many picks in 1 round. Most of us need to be ready for a few picks and can follow along and make offers as you are available in your busy life.

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by BagoPucks

It's an interesting perspective... Should the 1st round be the slowest or the fastest? I would argue.. it could be slower and the rest of the draft be fast.

I have been doing this for many years and round 1 goes quick as most do not have any interest in trading their top picks and we for the most part know who is going in those picks. Opinions on players vary when you get past the top 10 though.

[Jiri Hrdina]

If we are considering a hybrid I would start on the Monday before Saturday scheduled time
We see how far we get and whatever is left is done on the Saturday at the scheduled time
I don’t think we can start earlier than that Monday as new lists come out closer to the draft so starting earlier will be with less info
And I would want to keep the scheduled time to finish it so we guarantee we get it done before the nhl draft. Thats important otherwise teams picking after he nhl draft have a huge advantage
That’s how j see a hybrid working to see how well it works

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

He'll manage I'm sure.

I don't mind the idea of the 1st round being live and then having the remaining rounds stretch out over a few days.

I have a very demanding job (not the only only) and may have to travel in the days ahead of the draft
So there is risk that there could be a day where I simply can’t check in through the day

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

If we are considering a hybrid I would start on the Monday before Saturday scheduled time
We see how far we get and whatever is left is done on the Saturday at the scheduled time
I don’t think we can start earlier than that Monday as new lists come out closer to the draft so starting earlier will be with less info
And I would want to keep the scheduled time to finish it so we guarantee we get it done before the nhl draft. Thats important otherwise teams picking after he nhl draft have a huge advantage
That’s how j see a hybrid working to see how well it works

I think this also make a ton of sense. Start early on the Monday and just go until Saturday and then get togther that saturday morning and finish.

At least if people can't make Saturday and they dump their remaining picks then they aren't dumping firsts and dumping low impact picks later in the draft.

[TheScorpion]

I think we should award the Islanders the No. 1 pick.

[Harry Lime]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I think we should award the Islanders the No. 1 pick.

Finally, something rational.

[Swayze11]

I do like the idea of making it longer to promote trading.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I think we should award the Islanders the No. 1 pick.

as the owner of the Islanders pick, I second that motion.