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I'm not sure that will keep any more players in the draft. I would guess that just as many players hit 40 in-season as will hit 80. Of course we'll have a more clear indication if the player is the real deal, which will increase their draft stock, but it will also increase their FA value if they hit the threshold mid-season.
Rob, you say it's not "entirely fair" and call it a wrinkle. So then why to try to fix or revamp...iron out the wrinkle? And Isn't the point of the league to create an experience (as a GM) that mimics the NHL? Look, I am not expecting any changes based upon the fact that this is the way it has been done, and I am fine with that. I simply don't buy into the arguments in support. My lap remains open.
I dont think it would change much. I kind of like it since it minimizes the benefits to tanking. I had a different thought which would be to increase the minors games played to 80 versus the current of 40.
I can't remember who, but a goalie was at around 38 games last year before the FA deadline, so couldn't be bid on. But then because there was still season left, went over the 40 game mark and also couldn't be drafted in the Supp Draft and was available to everyone in FA in the summer. Maybe it was Domingue?
I think this would have some negative side effects with minors players on our rosters. It would take twice as long for their prospect contract clock to start, and some players could take 4 years before they hit 80 games. Plus a lot of good players could easily just miss 80 games and get an extra year on a prospect contract. McDavid is an example because he's still not at 80 games but is easily a top 10 player in the league right now and should be paid like one sooner rather than later.
As far as alternatives go, I prefer protecting 1st round picks to the 80 game threshold, so far.
I know it's my idea, but I do like it.Not only does it allow for the weaker teams to draft a good prospect via draft, it also ensures every team gets a 1st round NHL draft pick and we don't have to worry about our teams trading away draft picks.It should also stimulate more trading activity, since 1st and 2nd round draft picks will become much more valuable.Especially closer to the trade deadline where teams will know if they are buying or rebuilding.