If we can't make the playoffs, why is it a sin to hope for a better draft position? As long as players improve, and work better. That will just make next year good.
This year is a write off. Players won't lose on purpose. But even Boston has lost 11 games and 5 games in OT. We're never going to go 82-0. We're never going to go 0-82 either.
4 points separate 24 to 28. We may not get Bedard, but the team will most likely get a player that is going to help the club.