The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 How is that possible? I thought whoever finishes dead last has the best chance of getting #1 overall CBF It's a lottery system. It's to prevent tanking. Last year we came in last, not tanking, it just happened, and still got #2 overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 It's a lottery system. It's to prevent tanking. Last year we came in last, not tanking, it just happened, and still got #2 overall. Man that sucks So its not like last place team gets 5 balls, 4th place team gets 4 and so on? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I like what Jeremy White tweeted this morning...this is really the tank for Eichel, because even if the Sabres finish last there's only a 20% chance of landing McDavid. Relish in the 80% likelihood of landing Eichel and enjoy the ride... That's pretty much what we've been saying since the start of this thread, it's imperative that the sabres finish last to ensure we get one of the two. Plus finishing last still give the Sabres the best chance at McDavid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Man that sucks So its not like last place team gets 5 balls, 4th place team gets 4 and so on? CBF Try this link -- shows the percentage chance of winning for the 14 teams in the lottery, updated by current standings daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Try this link -- shows the percentage chance of winning for the 14 teams in the lottery, updated by current standings daily. Thanks! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Arizona even won tonight - they were starting to scare me a bit. This thing is a two horse race. Look at this Sabres team. They're not closing a 9 point gap on anyone. I guess I'd still slightly consider Arizona, but if they get to 10 points ahead of it, I'll throw in the towel for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Man that sucks So its not like last place team gets 5 balls, 4th place team gets 4 and so on? CBF Wait a minute, you're the Canadian here. We should be coming to you with hockey questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) And just think if Enroth had not had that epic run....stats show we should prolly be up(down) about 12-16 in this race ....the Sabres are really, really bad. I fear too many people think the tank is this year, get McEichel, and then we are right back up to top of the standings, like getting that stud QB in the nFL. I think next year we can get back to competing for one of the wildcards..if evrything goes perfectly. 16-17 is when i think we will start to see them being truly competitive again Edited January 30, 2015 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 And just think if Enroth had not had that epic run....stats show we should prolly be up(down) about 12-16 in this race ....the Sabres are really, really bad. I fear too many people think the tank is this year, get McEichel, and then we are right back up to top of the standings, like getting that stud QB in the nFL. I think next year we can get back to competing for one of the wildcards..if evrything goes perfectly. 16-17 is when i think we will start to see them being truly competitive again I just want to get to a point where I don't feel I'm wasting my money on Center Ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) And just think if Enroth had not had that epic run....stats show we should prolly be up(down) about 12-16 in this race ....the Sabres are really, really bad. I fear too many people think the tank is this year, get McEichel, and then we are right back up to top of the standings, like getting that stud QB in the nFL. I think next year we can get back to competing for one of the wildcards..if evrything goes perfectly. 16-17 is when i think we will start to see them being truly competitive again This is the last year of "the tank" for sure, it's go time no matter who they draft. You can't expect much more next season either, but a little better isn't asking for much, at least in the playoff hunt in February. And I agree about about 16-17, I think the majority of Sabres fans believe it will take a couple more years to put a contender together. Edited January 30, 2015 by ricojes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 This is the last year of "the tank" for sure, it's go time no matter who they draft. You can't expect much more next season either, but a little better isn't asking for much, at least in the playoff hunt in February. And I agree about about 16-17, I think the majority of Sabres fans believe it will take a couple more years to put a contender together. 17 is the the NHL record for consecutive losses...and i am praying the 14-15 Buffalo Sabres are proud owners of that record come the end of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Personally I was/am hoping the Sabres can be as bad as possible, but stay out of the record books. But if I had to choose records and last vs no records and not last, shatter those records of futility. We really, really want McDavid. Eichel would be fine and all... but McDavid looks like he promises to be a Superstar that transcends past hockey. I have watched/followed Junior Hockey for about 25 years and I have never seen a player at that age with that kind of speed, acceleration, and control. Edited January 30, 2015 by May Day 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Man that sucks So its not like last place team gets 5 balls, 4th place team gets 4 and so on? CBF It could be worse... Beginning in 2016, the Draft Lottery will be utilized to assign the top three drafting slots in the NHL Draft, an expansion over previous years when the Draft Lottery was used to determine the winner of the first overall selection only. Three draws will be held: the 1st Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting first overall, the 2nd Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting second overall and the 3rd Lottery draw will determine the club selecting third overall. As a result of this change, the team earning the fewest points during the regular season will no longer be guaranteed, at worst, the second overall pick. That club could fall as low as fourth overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) It could be worse... Beginning in 2016, the Draft Lottery will be utilized to assign the top three drafting slots in the NHL Draft, an expansion over previous years when the Draft Lottery was used to determine the winner of the first overall selection only. Three draws will be held: the 1st Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting first overall, the 2nd Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting second overall and the 3rd Lottery draw will determine the club selecting third overall. As a result of this change, the team earning the fewest points during the regular season will no longer be guaranteed, at worst, the second overall pick. That club could fall as low as fourth overall. Thank Tpegs and Murray for that going in for this year... BTW, I love Tim Murray. I have no idea if he is a good GM or not...but damn is he as honest as the day is long on interviews. Does not just speak in cliches Edited January 30, 2015 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 That's pretty much what we've been saying since the start of this thread, it's imperative that the sabres finish last to ensure we get one of the two. Plus finishing last still give the Sabres the best chance at McDavid... Yeah, I thought everyone pretty much knew the odds at this point in the thread. Jack Eichel is still worth the tank. The nightmare has always been finishing 2nd last - which makes it likely we get bumped to 3rd (I know Hanifin is great too, but he's a defensemen) This thing is a two horse race. Look at this Sabres team. They're not closing a 9 point gap on anyone. I guess I'd still slightly consider Arizona, but if they get to 10 points ahead of it, I'll throw in the towel for them. More like a one horse race. I'm predicting Edmonton finishing ahead of Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Harrington again proves he doesn't get it. Who cares who is laughing now? He says it doesn't have to be this bad - really, it seems me that it does - it's not like we have a cushion here. I really hate this guy!: http://www.buffalonews.com/columns/mike-harrington/sabres-are-disgusting-all-right-20150131 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 arizona with a solid win against montreal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Wow - nice comeback! We might not have to worry about them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 not to be premature but we are by far the worst team in the league..rest easy folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Wonder if we can set the all time losing streak. I wish that winning streak we had would have been at the end of the season once last place is locked up that way we finish on a positive because all this losing really does suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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