Because now ALL non playoff teams have a chance at the number one pick would be one reason.
A little surprised Roy went to Canucks. They already know how to dive. What do they need Roy for?
It's smart. Take St Louis and Calgary. Conditional 1st round pick to Calgary.
What happens if St Louis doesn't make the playoffs and ends up last (figuratively)? Calgary would get the number one pick if it wasn't conditional that the Blues make the playoffs. Smart move by the Blues.
Calgary gets a rd 2 pick if they don't I think.
meh. More important is the 2nd round pick that could be a 1st depending on how Boston does. That means Boston won't be trading for anyone with their 1st round pick
This will definitely make some signed players think twice they have a free ride to the NHL. More competition, more energy, more desperation. We'll see whose up for it.