[GDT] April 29th - 2013 NHL Draft Lottery Update: Flames retain 6th pick. Avs win

[OILFAN #81]

I think Colorado is going to win and subsequently select Seth Jones 1st overall.

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by T@T

Are they doing the back room "wink" "wink" draw still or are they actually going to show it this time?

I think it has to be done backroom. The team that wins the draw must be the firsr team drawn, that being shown on TV is simply for the drama, non?

I.e. The team with the most likely chance to win has the most balls (or however it is done) therefore would be drawn first more likely than not, and then there would be no drama..., as opposed to a countdown style...

(All this being said, I've never watched, nor will I tonight...)

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

I think it has to be done backroom. The team that wins the draw must be the firsr team drawn, that being shown on TV is simply for the drama, non?

I.e. The team with the most likely chance to win has the most balls (or however it is done) therefore would be drawn first more likely than not, and then there would be no drama..., as opposed to a countdown style...

(All this being said, I've never watched, nor will I tonight...)

The funny part is, they could show the entire lottery and nobody would know who won because it all depends on what combination is assigned to which team.

I imagine the draw itself doesn't make for riveting television, but then again neither does Bill Daly pulling cards out of an envelope.

EDIT: The draw itself is also done in New York.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Come on 1489/24024 chance!

14 = Fleury
89 = Stanley Cup
24 = Peplinski
24 = Conroy



It's like a sign from the Hockey Gods.

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

I think Colorado is going to win and subsequently select Seth Jones 1st overall.

I have this weird feeling that Dallas will. Not sure if it's because Jones is from Plano, or they just hired Jim Nill or what but that's my 2.1% gut instinct here.

[d_phaneuf]

my guess is the Flames win the lottery, trade the pick to Colorado so they can take Jones and the Flames get their center

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

my guess is the Flames win the lottery, trade the pick to Colorado so they can take Jones and the Flames get their center

Zero chance Florida passes on MacKinnon, so I wouldn't do that.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Sidney Crosby's Hat

The funny part is, they could show the entire lottery and nobody would know who won because it all depends on what combination is assigned to which team.

I imagine the draw itself doesn't make for riveting television, but then again neither does Bill Daly pulling cards out of an envelope.

EDIT: The draw itself is also done in New York.

I have seen the nba one explained but it's basically just lotto balls and each team watching is holding a sheet frantically checking their numbers?

which aren't all in order

i.e Florida doesn't have 001 to 250

is that right?

[mrdonkey]

Got a feeling in my gut that Colorado will win.

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

my guess is the Flames win the lottery, trade the pick to Colorado so they can take Jones and the Flames get their center

Calgary would lose out on MacKinnon in that scenario. That would not be a smart move on their part going from 1 to 3 IMO.

[PeteLFan]

When was the lottery conducted?

[AC]

This sums up how I feel about the lottery:

NSFW!

NSFW due to language.

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

I have seen the nba one explained but it's basically just lotto balls and each team watching is holding a sheet frantically checking their numbers?

which aren't all in order

i.e Florida doesn't have 001 to 250

is that right?

Correct. It's not sequential. So Florida could have

14+12+2+3 and 3+10+4+1 etc. etc. and 248 more of those.

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Originally Posted by PeteLFan

When was the lottery conducted?

I think it will be in the next 25 minutes or so.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Zero chance Florida passes on MacKinnon, so I wouldn't do that.

You can try and tell Colorado you won't trade any lower then 2nd overall since you don't want to trade below second overall.

Colorado then had to swap picks with Florida first, then can try to swap picks with Calgary.

Not a guarantee but that would be my strategy if I was Feaster.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Zero chance Florida passes on MacKinnon, so I wouldn't do that.

ya I would think they need to end up at 2 for it

but I just in general think Colorado makes a huge push for 1 to get Jones, and they need D

I could see them giving up overvalue for the slot because of the player and his position

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

You can try and tell Colorado you won't trade any lower then 2nd overall since you don't want to trade below second overall.

Colorado then had to swap picks with Florida first, then can try to swap picks with Calgary.

Not a guarantee but that would be my strategy if I was Feaster.

Florida swapping picks with Colorado is the same as them passing on MacKinnon, though.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Has a #6 ever moved up? Ever?

[PeteLFan]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

Has a #6 ever moved up? Ever?

Never

[skudr248]

So lottery is drawn in 30 mins? or when does the 30 min pre show thing start at 6?