Speculation: 2019-20 News/Rumors,Roster thread Post Deadline

[redcard]

So we can be anywhere from 1st to 7th. Hoping that either we get called in the first phase (picks 1-3) or Det, Ott & Ott take the first 3 slotS and we get 4th. Otherwise we wait until Phase 2. Correct?

We'll know what pick we have on June 26th, its just that the lottery balls representing teams 8-15 won't be assigned to specific teams during phase 1, they'll just be generic team A, team B..etc.

If one of them is drawn, we'll know that "team A" is ahead of us we just won't know which team that is until after the play-in round.

 

[Sleeping Dog]

No, we will know our fate in phase 1 regardless.

I stand corrected. For simplicity’s sake, I sure hope the first three draws are filled by non-qualifying teams, so there is no phase 2 selection.

 

[kingsholygrail]

This is expected to be another weak draft isn't it?

 

[KopitarFAN]

This is expected to be another weak draft isn't it?

Nope.

 

[HookKing]

Darn, I knew I should have taken Quantum Physics in school. It has to be easier to understand than this draft explanation.

Does anyone know how far the Kings can drop?

Good example because no one understands quantum physics -- whether they've studied it in a single class, a lifetime at Cal Tech or anything in-between.

 

[KingsFan7824]

So the last win over OTT was a -5% loss to our 1st overall chances and dropped our worst-case from 5th overall to 7th overall.

Nice.

Stupid Vilardi and Frk. May we curse the names as the legend Willsie.

 

[bland]

This is expected to be another weak draft isn't it?

The top 5 are excellent prospects, the next 3 are close but less complete players, then there is a group of 4 or 5 that are more or less of equal value but in a variety of positions.

After that, similar to most other drafts.

 

[johnjm22]

10 hub cities under consideration to host the playoffs: Vegas, Toronto, Chicago, Columbus, Edmonton, Dallas, L.A., Minnesota, Vancouver and Pittsburgh.

2 cities are supposed to get picked. I think it'd be pretty sweet if it was here. I'll laugh if Edmonton gets picked.

 

[kingsholygrail]

LA won't get picked. Vegas is a better bet.

 

[KINGS17]

LA won't get picked. Vegas is a better bet.

The only reason I could see Southern California being in the mix is having three buildings (LA, Anaheim, Ontario) in relatively close proximity.

Vegas has the advantage of abundant hotel rooms and entire floors, or maybe even wing, of the hotel can probably be isolated.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

The only reason I could see Southern California being in the mix is having three buildings (LA, Anaheim, Ontario) in relatively close proximity.

Vegas has the advantage of abundant hotel rooms and entire floors, or maybe even wing, of the hotel can probably be isolated.

Truthfully I was surprised to see LA in the mix at all given the city's status as CV hotspot as well as having so many visitors to Staples take the virus with them. If nothing else the optics aren't great.

 

[DoktorJeep]

Vegas makes the most sense of any city based on hotel capacity and centralized locations. I don’t know if they have enough ice in the city to host games, practices and workouts.

Canada/Toronto seems to be a non option due to the immigration restrictions still in place.

Otherwise the list seems to be Vegas, Columbus, and Minnesota from my take.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Vegas makes the most sense of any city based on hotel capacity and centralized locations. I don’t know if they have enough ice in the city to host games, practices and workouts.

Canada/Toronto seems to be a non option due to the immigration restrictions still in place.

Otherwise the list seems to be Vegas, Columbus, and Minnesota from my take.

Pretty sure Trump lifted those restrictions for athletes last week. I saw a brief mention of it.

 

[Bandit]

Pretty sure Trump lifted those restrictions for athletes last week. I saw a brief mention of it.

Canada is it's own country. Last I heard they are requiring 14 day quarantine for anyone entering.

 

[Bandit]

Truthfully I was surprised to see LA in the mix at all given the city's status as CV hotspot as well as having so many visitors to Staples take the virus with them. If nothing else the optics aren't great.

Can you imagine the quality of the ice at Staples in July & August? Gross.

 

[KINGS17]

Vegas makes the most sense of any city based on hotel capacity and centralized locations. I don’t know if they have enough ice in the city to host games, practices and workouts.

Canada/Toronto seems to be a non option due to the immigration restrictions still in place.

Otherwise the list seems to be Vegas, Columbus, and Minnesota from my take.

I don't know the ice situation in Vegas well, but there is the arena where the Golden Knights play, the MGM, and another arena at a hotel downtown. They may even be able to put a rink in at Thomas Mack arena.

 

[go4hockey]

This is expected to be another weak draft isn't it?

No it’s a very deep draft.

 

[KopitarFAN]

Can you imagine the quality of the ice at Staples in July & August? Gross.

No fans in the building is a different animal, not to mention no other events, they would probably leave it uncovered 24/7.

 

[Bandit]

No fans in the building is a different animal, not to mention no other events, they would probably leave it uncovered 24/7.

Perhaps. Will be interesting to see the effects if it happens.

 

[johnjm22]

LA won't get picked. Vegas is a better bet.

But their picking more than one city. It's going to be two cities.

Vegas does make some sense, and if selected, then I think LA makes sense by extension. It's right down the road.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Pretty sure Trump lifted those restrictions for athletes last week. I saw a brief mention of it.

Yep, there was an exemption specifically for athletes

Can you imagine the quality of the ice at Staples in July & August? Gross.

God, remember NJD in the 2012 finals? they said it was like 80 and humid in the building, players were cramping up left and right, etc....

Speaking of, miss these

 

[Bandit]

Yep, there was an exemption specifically for athletes

I know Trump thinks he's King of the United States, but did he annex Canada when I wasn't looking?

God, remember NJD in the 2012 finals? they said it was like 80 and humid in the building, players were cramping up left and right, etc....

Speaking of, miss these

Yeah the no fans, no cover up is a good point but I still think the ice will be shit regardless. Not like Vegas would be any better. Would be an interesting experiment to see in action if LA is chosen.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I know Trump thinks he's King of the United States, but did he annex Canada when I wasn't looking?


Yeah the no fans, no cover up is a good point but I still think the ice will be shit regardless. Not like Vegas would be any better. Would be an interesting experiment to see in action if LA is chosen.

Given many of the athletes will be home already I'm less worried, but they have a standard 14 day quarantine upon entry...that I'm sure will be reviewed for pro athletes given they're doing a lot to check up.

I agree. Empty building should be colder and LA is dry at least, but it's still a f***ing 100 outside.

 

[Bandit]

Given many of the athletes will be home already I'm less worried, but they have a standard 14 day quarantine upon entry...that I'm sure will be reviewed for pro athletes given they're doing a lot to check up.

I agree. Empty building should be colder and LA is dry at least, but it's still a f***ing 100 outside.

For sure, I'm just saying nothing Trump has done has any bearing on Canada's immigration/entry policy.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

For sure, I'm just saying nothing Trump has done has any bearing on Canada's immigration/entry policy.

My bad, didn't trace the quotes back far enough, heh