Comments on: Draft Lottery Coverage!

By: 2010 NHL Draft Lottery | Islesblogger

2010 NHL Draft Lottery | Islesblogger — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:50:24 +0000

[...] The chance that the Islanders move up from the 5th selection is 8.1%, their best chance is to stay at number 5 which is what happened two years ago when they selected Bailey (the Islanders traded the 5th for the 7th and eventually the 9th to select Bailey). The worst case scenario tonight, is that their selection drops one slot to number 6 overall. Check out my post from last year with all the John Tavares craziness. [...]

By: Big Jayy

Big Jayy — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:08:19 +0000

This is crazy man. I can’t sleep, think, eat, drink beer. I’m so nervous about tonight. This franchise NEEDS that #1 pick!

By: Dominik

Dominik — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:44:26 +0000

couple of good UFA acquisitions this summer along with a healthy DiPietro,…
Aye, Faux, there’s the catch. Crossing fingers…

By: Fauxrumors

Fauxrumors — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:35:57 +0000

1) If they win the lottery, there is NO option. Taveres is an instant draw to get fannies in the NVMC. Hedman might be a future star defender but is much less glamerous to promote
2) If they lose the lottery then all bets are off. A trade could be considered to move down a spot or two if the return is significant. All reports indicate that there are several top notch talents available beyond the 2nd slot.
3) You guys should be excited because in the opinion of Fauxrumors with this pick and a couple of good UFA acquisitions this summer along with a healthy DiPietro, we could see the Isles right back in the post season in 09-10!