dlbalr Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 The 2016 NHL Draft Lottery is upon us and will go Saturday night at 7 PM EST on CBC. The Habs head into the lottery currently holding the 9th pick. They can move as high as 1st and as low as 12th. Full odds of picking at each position is as follows: If you're curious as to which ping pong ball combinations the Habs have, click here. The simulator now lets you play out the ping pong ball selections if you want to waste some time waiting for 7 PM. In the meantime, clutch your lucky charms and eat your lucky meals (or a bowl of Lucky Charms)...if you're superstitious, that is. Quote
Meller93 Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Too stressful, resigning myself to 10th, aim low and avoid disappointment Ahhhhh the possibilities though... Quote
Dalhabs Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Worst case? Toronto wins the lottery and signs Stamkos and becomes a powerhouse team. Boston wins 2nd overall. Ottawa 3rd overall. We drop to 11th and three of our biggest rivals get great prospects that help them at once. Quote
habs rule Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Worst case? Toronto wins the lottery and signs Stamkos and becomes a powerhouse team. Boston wins 2nd overall. Ottawa 3rd overall. We drop to 11th and three of our biggest rivals get great prospects that help them at once. It has been that kind of year. Quote
Dalhabs Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 I'm good with this: Im happy with that one. Two western teams and us. Quote
illWill Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 I think this lottery means alot more to the Habs than most teams in it. If they can snag a player who can stick with the team and produce,it fixes one of the holes for cheap within "the window". It also leaves money on the table to get a quality UFA, and said UFA might be enticed to come because of said lottery pick. Everyone in the world knows this team is already a contender with Price in net. This disastrous season may very well be a blessing in disguise. Quote
DON Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Im happy with that one. Two western teams and us. sorta the opposite of your other dire prediction Quote
DON Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 I think this lottery means alot more to the Habs than most teams in it. If they can snag a player who can stick with the team and produce,it fixes one of the holes for cheap within "the window". It also leaves money on the table to get a quality UFA, and said UFA might be enticed to come because of said lottery pick. Everyone in the world knows this team is already a contender with Price in net. This disastrous season may very well be a blessing in disguise. Also, Habs are not a rebuilding team like Flames/Leafs/Coyotes...and unlikely to draft this high again often, so a top three pick would be a huge bonus to kinda sorta make up, at least a tiny bit for the crap season. Quote
Machine of Loving Grace Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 If we get top three it would mean that since 2008 we either make the playoffs or get a top three pick. Quote
DON Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Wasn't feeling a top three in the cards and 9th/10th it will be for Habs...and then of course my first run of lottery simulation I get Habs with the #1 pick. I guess 1 in 20 chance is still much better odds than being able to sign Stamkos Quote
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 If we get top three it would mean that since 2008 we either make the playoffs or get a top three pick. Yeah, I was just thinking the same thing. It's as though the Habs have discovered an alternative to full-blown tanking (where you do like the Leafs and hit rock bottom for a period of years). What you do is, ice a competitive team with gusts to being a contender, year after year - except for occasional years where the whole things collapses and you bag yourself a top pick. Then it's back to being good, with new top-end players added. Not a bad approach when you think about it... Quote
habs rule Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Yeah, I was just thinking the same thing. It's as though the Habs have discovered an alternative to full-blown tanking (where you do like the Leafs and hit rock bottom for a period of years). What you do is, ice a competitive team with gusts to being a contender, year after year - except for occasional years where the whole things collapses and you bag yourself a top pick. Then it's back to being good, with new top-end players added. Not a bad approach when you think about it... Where in there is my Cup? 1 Quote
DON Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 My crystal ball predicts that Habs end up with 9th pick. Quote
JGC21 Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 So when does this lottery actually begin? Midnight? Quote
Guest Stogey24 Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 So when does this lottery actually begin? Midnight? zzz Quote
Meller93 Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 So when does this lottery actually begin? Midnight? At this rate, probably a few minutes before the actual draft Quote
Meller93 Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Well! Glad the Habs didn't fall. Now for the top 3.. Quote
Habsfan84 Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 At least we didn't fall. Please have the Leafs come in at #3 now. Don't need them winning this. Either way they get a good player. Quote
JGC21 Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 And now a commerical before they announce the top 3 draft order? Wtf! Gosh this is so lame. Quote
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