Thanks but that doesn't really answer my second question. How do they apply the odds? I'm guessing that #30 team gets more balls in the tumbler, but how many compared to #29 and so on?
It will be the control freak himself, Mr Molson. Hoping Burkie comes out of hiding to represent the Leafs but he's probably too embarrased and will likely send Nonis or Dudley.
Thanks but that doesn't really answer my second question. How do they apply the odds? I'm guessing that #30 team gets more balls in the tumbler, but how many compared to #29 and so on?
That tells me even less than the first link that was posted. Thanks anyways.
I don't know about the NHL, but here is how the NBA does it.
The balls have numbers on them.
The pull them out in sequence. The sequence creates a 4 digit number.
The 4 digit numbers have all been randomly assigned to each team in the lottery in proportion to their odds of winning. You match the four digit number with the team who has that number and they "win" the lottery.
Does it matter who represents the Habs at the drawing? That person won't even be allowed to touch the ping pong balls. The real issue is the draft itself.
I don't know about the NHL, but here is how the NBA does it.
The balls have numbers on them.
The pull them out in sequence. The sequence creates a 4 digit number.
The 4 digit numbers have all been randomly assigned to each team in the lottery in proportion to their odds of winning. You match the four digit number with the team who has that number and they "win" the lottery.
I don't know about the NHL, but here is how the NBA does it.
The balls have numbers on them.
The pull them out in sequence. The sequence creates a 4 digit number.
The 4 digit numbers have all been randomly assigned to each team in the lottery in proportion to their odds of winning. You match the four digit number with the team who has that number and they "win" the lottery.
Is that what you are looking for?
Yes, thank you. That seems a complicated way of doing it, but whatever works I guess. Go Habs Go in this case.
I've been following the Habs for about 44 years and have seen everything... except this. Montreal battling for the top-three draft pick is something I never thought I'd witness.
I've been following the Habs for about 44 years and have seen everything... except this. Montreal battling for the top-three draft pick is something I never thought I'd witness.
I too have been a Habs fan since the 50's and the only recourse to change the fortunes of our team is the same way the rest of the teams have done.The Entry Draft is the best solution in the Salary Cap driven Era to build a winning franchise.My hope is the Habs get the 1st or 2nd choice and trade for the other pick.This would speed up the retooling and save the fans from a 3-4 yrs rebuild.Columbus's GM Howson said he will trade his pick. Geoff Molson,Trevor Timmins with the new GM & coach will represent the Habs at the Entry Draft.
So, why do teams need someone to represent them? I've never watched the lottery show before. I assumed it was some dude announcing picks. I don't see why the teams need to participate (save for TSN's opportunity to suck it up?)
So, why do teams need someone to represent them? I've never watched the lottery show before. I assumed it was some dude announcing picks. I don't see why the teams need to participate (save for TSN's opportunity to suck it up?)
So, why do teams need someone to represent them? I've never watched the lottery show before. I assumed it was some dude announcing picks. I don't see why the teams need to participate (save for TSN's opportunity to suck it up?)
The five guys from the bottom 5 teams sit at a table while Bill Daly opens envelopes of who will be picking 5th, 4th, 3rd, and then 1st.
Its very boring.
Then they interview the guy, and he gives a cliched speech. "Yes, we are very pleased to win the lottery. There are a few prospects who we really, really like, now we're gonna go back with our scouting department and pick the next great player for our organization."
"Will you consider trading the pick."
"We don't really want to trade it, we think we're gonna get a great player here. That said, nothing is untradeable, and if a team comes to us with a big offer, we'll consider it."
The five guys from the bottom 5 teams sit at a table while Bill Daly opens envelopes of who will be picking 5th, 4th, 3rd, and then 1st.
Its very boring.
Then they interview the guy, and he gives a cliched speech. "Yes, we are very pleased to win the lottery. There are a few prospects who we really, really like, now we're gonna go back with our scouting department and pick the next great player for our organization."
"Will you consider trading the pick."
"We don't really want to trade it, we think we're gonna get a great player here. That said, nothing is untradeable, and if a team comes to us with a big offer, we'll consider it."
what if a team outside top 5 wins it, isnt it pretty obvious when they show up? whats the point of unveiling the envelopes then...like last year NJ went from 8th to 4th no?
If I was with the Habs organization, I would seriously consider either asking Viggo Mortenson, really good p.r. since he is such a great public supporter of the team, or Chris Nilan, in case we lose then he can threaten & intimidate everyone else there.
