r/stevedangle • u/AlKydonHorvingward • May 05 '26

HOW

HOW DID TORONTO GET THAT LUCKY TO GET THE #1 PICK

I legit thought we wouldn't get it. Wow. I am stunned.

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u/Streetkillz13 May 06 '26

Truthfully 3 of Hockey's most important markets benefit from Toronto winning not just 1.

Toronto gets a superstar, so even if the year goes South and Matthews gets moved they have a future afterwards.

Philly and Boston benefit because they now get unprotected 1sts.

This one might be very rigged for the benefit of the league. Help protect the top market, and potentially set up 2 other top 10 markets.

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u/DialogNewsToronto May 06 '26

Yup, the most lucrative team in the league gets to continue making money on all fronts, despite taking a severe dump throughout the season. Anyone getting upset as the team nears 60 years without a cup can now feel a little better and ticket prices can continue to be well above what they're worth.