GDT: Draft Lottery 5/8/2023 8 PM

[Sinurgy]

You all got completely screwed, f*** Chicago. This is as bad as Edmonton in 2015 getting yet another 1st overall pick.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

That's a bit of an overreaction

I'm hoping you're right.

 

[ViD]

Based on the reaction I'm seeing, I'm not 100% convinced of the sport's future in Ohio. Lots of people ready to give up.

There’s still hope they gamble with Michkov. He’s a future superstar.

Just imagine last year someone told us we can draft Michkov who dominated KHL like no other at his age and we pass on him to get another top 6 Swedish C

 

[MoeBartoli]

There’s still hope they gamble with Michkov. He’s a future superstar

The only way you’ll hear Michkov called when Columbus picks is if Weekes is announcing and screws up again. Jarmo/JD will pick a center and it’s either Carlsson or Smith

 

[stevo61]

Well ive said 3rd and Carlsson for a good month now, im willing to bet a lot ill continue to be correct.

 

[MissADD]

You all got completely screwed, f*** Chicago. This is as bad as Edmonton in 2015 getting yet another 1st overall pick.

I still rank this one worse for obvious non-hockey reasons

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Based on the reaction I'm seeing, I'm not 100% convinced of the sport's future in Ohio. Lots of people ready to give up.

Fans overreacting. You’ll see those same fans at the draft party and then next years lottery show

 

[DoingItCoolKiwi]

Really? Guess I should have included so that even the less astute might get it.

The overwhelming saltiness about Hawks winning and not even getting #2 leaves no space for reading the tones of messages

 

[Fred Glover]

We still need a goalie

 

[ViD]

The only way you’ll hear Michkov called when Columbus picks is if Weekes is announcing and screws up again. Jarmo/JD will pick a center and it’s either Carlsson or Smith

Yea, I know and I accepted it. Hence I’m hoping for a loyal PLD as the outcome, but I don’t expect a franchise talent

We still need a goalie

We will likely be a lottery team next year so I dont worry about goalies for now

 

[I3LI3]

The drawing was hours ago and it is not rigged but we do have a heavy hitter on our side when it comes to complaints and arguing cases

how do we know it’s not rigged if the actual drawing itself isn’t televised live?

 

[CalBuckeyeRob]

Fans overreacting. You’ll see those same fans at the draft party and then next years lottery show

A losing the lottery party can become the Blue Jackets equivalent of Script Ohio as a fan favorite tradition.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Sorry guys, was pulling for you to move up. Seemingly can never catch a break in terms of the draft.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

how do we know it’s not rigged if the actual drawing itself isn’t televised live?

Because they have representation for every team in the room with media to watch the process. They also put the video out for everyone to see in a few hours

 

[VABUCK]

NHL just announced next year Steve Harvey will be announcing the draft lottery.

 

[Ice9]

Sorry but as a father I'd do everything to keep my 17 or 18 year old son out of that hell hole...

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Which is why I’m expecting third. Why third? Well because then that makes us pick between smith and Carlsson, which would make me believe we take Smith and then everyone here goes up in arms about it. It’s almost the worst case scenario to make this management team pick between these two players.

f*** me

 

[MissADD]

Yea, I know and I accepted it. Hence I’m hoping for a loyal PLD as the outcome, but I don’t expect a franchise talent


We will likely be a lottery team next year so I dont worry about goalies for now

I don't think they need franchise talent. They just need the right piece. They did load up pretty well the past couple of drafts. Smith or Carlsson, either would be good for this team. Just need the right defensive coach and I think all will be well. I know Elvis has not been good, but from everything I watched if he doesn't have a good defense in front of him, he will put himself out to drive with his style of play. Very boom or bust player

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

Whoever we get at 3 may be very good.

They won't be Bedard.

This sucks. Not gonna pretend otherwise. Not after 23 years of the same shit.

 

[DougKnowsBest]

Surprised the nhl even lets us pick who we want. The next step is the nhl just letting other teams make our draft selections

The year we came into the league we picked. 4th! It’s insanity

 

[Ice9]

On to the Kings pick?

 

[LetsGOJackets!!]

I really didn’t think we had a chance but when they cut to a commercial and just prior to said well it’s CHICAGO OR DUCKS I kept saying that thing that rhymes with Duck

 

[EspenK]

f*** me

Well at least we can't say your predictions are a contra indicator any more.

 

[ViD]

I don't think they need franchise talent. They just need the right piece. They did load up pretty well the past couple of drafts. Smith or Carlsson, either would be good for this team. Just need the right defensive coach and I think all will be well. I know Elvis has not been good, but from everything I watched if he doesn't have a good defense in front of him, he will put himself out to drive with his style of play. Very boom or bust player

Perhaps. But people saying to pick Smith over Michkov just because he’s a C need to give their heads a shake. What Smith did this year Michkov did in 2021.

 

[5th Line Fanatic]

When I told you all in February that we weren't getting Bedard and Chicago was getting Bedard because of the Gods and Goons, I predicted we'd draft 5th. We are two giant spots better than my prediction. #winning

The funny thing is I don't think it would matter if we picked 3rd or 4th. We're going to take Smith either way.