# NHL Hockey Draft Pool 2007 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [September 11, 2007, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787 "2007-09-11T14:34:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![meek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce73a5/32.png) [@meek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meek)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2007, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/1 "2007-09-11T14:34:44Z")
Hey there Doper Hockey fans. I wanted to see if anyone was interested in joining a NHL hockey draft pool. Total points to keep it simple. (G and A = 1 pt) I was thinking of a Yahoo live draft on Sunday, Sept 23 (or Sat the 22) at 6 pm Mountain Time. (5 pm pacific - 8 pm eastern) Sayyyyyy, just skaters, no goalie, 12 skaters or so, depending on the number of entrants, with no restrictions for positions, but I am open to all suggestions. “Snake” picking order. (the person picking last in the first round will pick first in the second round and so on.) Without the need to adjust player rosters, it will be very simple to play so those who have no idea what they are doing will still have a decent chance of being competitive. So… Anybody? I’ll create the league on Yahoo based on the feedback I get here, and start a new thread with the details if there is enough interest. The season is starting soon. . ---
**Author:** ![Kid\_A\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2007, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/2 "2007-09-11T14:45:17Z")
I’m in. I’ve been thinking of starting a SDMB Hockey pool but never thought I’d get enough people. **meek** …Thanks for starting this. ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2007, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/3 "2007-09-11T16:19:48Z")
Sure, I’d be in. ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2007, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/4 "2007-09-11T19:34:50Z")
Count me in. ---
**Author:** ![meek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce73a5/32.png) [@meek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meek)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/5 "2007-09-12T14:01:11Z")
Cool. I’d like to get at least 8-10 people in. 12-14 people would be perfect for a 12 man roster. If you are on the fence about joining, or don’t feel that you can make a live draft, just use the rankings and have Yahoo auto pick for you. Come-on folks! Just a few more entries and it’s a go. (Drops the gloves and challanges opposition.) 😉 Ba-da-BUMPing this thread. . ---
**Author:** ![as\_u\_wish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6f9a4e/32.png) [@as\_u\_wish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/as_u_wish)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/6 "2007-09-13T02:55:36Z")
I’m in. I’d like to see goalies included if that’s workable. I waited until now to respond figuring the tread could use another bump. ---
**Author:** ![percussion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/43a26b/32.png) [@percussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/percussion)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/7 "2007-09-13T05:08:33Z")
im in ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/8 "2007-09-13T18:53:04Z")
I would like to try…forgive me ahead of time, but I am a rookie to any sort of draft pools, so I might ask some pretty simple questions as time goes on. I will not be available for 9/22, but Sunday the 23rd should work. Thanks **meek** for letting me know about your thread…I totally missed it. ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/9 "2007-09-14T02:37:32Z")
Hey, I’m in!! And I’m sure I can sweet talk **Nawth Chucka** into it as well! Tripler And it’s a good thing I just dusted off my 1982 O-Pee-Chee cards! W00t! ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/10 "2007-09-14T02:41:02Z")
I’ll give it a (slap)shot. ---
**Author:** ![meek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce73a5/32.png) [@meek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meek)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/11 "2007-09-14T16:30:42Z")
Go to the Yahoo Fantasy Hockey sign up page… League ID#: 46298 Password: cecil League Name: SDMB Puckheads Custom League URL: [Yahoo](http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/sdmb) Draft Type: Live Draft Draft Time: Sat Sep 22 4:30pm MDT (6:30 pm Eastern time) (Yahoo made me choose this time - Sunday only offered a 7am draft time for some reason) Max Teams: 12 (I can edit this as needed) Scoring Type: Points Only No player acquisitions allowed No trades allowed No waivers Start Scoring on: Monday, Sep 24 We all draft a roster of 8 forwards, 3 D-men and a goalie. Goals= 1pt. Assists= 1pt. Goalies earn 2 points for a win and 3 points for a shutout. Rather than start a new thread, I’ll ask a passing Mod to please edit the title of this thread. Is this ok with everybody? Any other suggestions? There are a few spots still open right now, so head on over and let the trash talking begin! Good luck and drop the puck! Oh… and… GO OILERS!!! . ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ea5d25/32.png) [@Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Scrappy_Hero_Pup)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/12 "2007-09-14T17:09:50Z")
I should be able to be in. I have practice that morning and then gym, but I should be able to make the login time. Oh, and **meek**? You misspelled “Devils,” dude. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/13 "2007-09-14T19:31:10Z")
Oilers? Devils? [Oh, how soon we forget…](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=414982&highlight=Hockey) There’s my trash doing the talking! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2007, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/14 "2007-09-15T01:39:47Z")
Okay, I’m in. How do I do this? ---
**Author:** ![Danja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/48db29/32.png) [@Danja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danja)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2007, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/15 "2007-09-15T02:51:04Z")
Click on the link that **Meek** provided. A page will appear saying “There was a problem.” Right over the “a,” there is a link to “sign up now.” Clicking on said link will provide instructions for signing up. Select the “Join Existing League” tab, and then click “Accept an invitation to join existing league.” From there, use the info which **Meek** provided and you’re set. I’m definitely in. Go Wings! ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2007, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/16 "2007-09-15T12:23:05Z")
Bummer, I’ll be at work during the draft. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2007, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/17 "2007-09-15T16:29:59Z")
[QUOTE=dogbutler] Bummer, I’ll be at work during the draft. ☹ [/QUOTE] You can pre-rank all of the players if you still want to join in. What you do is you rank players in order of preference. The computer will always draft the highest available player on your list for you. You don’t have to rank all of the players, and if your list runs out, then it will use the default rankings supplied by Yahoo sports. ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2007, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/18 "2007-09-16T01:07:38Z")
I _think_ I’m in there! I just completed the online forms, picked the order in which I wanted to draft players. . . but what’s next? (This is my first online fantasy hockey league. . . forgive me). Tripler Oh hell yes, I know who I want to pick, but did I do it? ---
**Author:** ![Danja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/48db29/32.png) [@Danja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danja)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2007, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/19 "2007-09-16T03:36:09Z")
[QUOTE=Tripler] I _think_ I’m in there! I just completed the online forms, picked the order in which I wanted to draft players. . . but what’s next? (This is my first online fantasy hockey league. . . forgive me). Tripler Oh hell yes, I know who I want to pick, but did I do it? [/QUOTE] What’s next? You wait. And wait. Until the draft day clock gets to zero. Then, when it goes to zero, draft day starts and rankings are assigned. If you are online, you get to pick from the available players. If you aren’t, Yahoo will pick based on the list of draft picks which you created. So… for the next week, you do nothing but contemplate who is the dark horse who will have a breakout 100 point season. My vote goes to Marek Malik 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Critical\_Mass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f1d935/32.png) [@Critical\_Mass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical_Mass)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2007, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787/20 "2007-09-16T03:56:36Z")
I’m in. Draft order picked. If my luck with pools continues, I’ll get the goaltender who gets 3 shutouts in October and then blows his knee out. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-hockey-draft-pool-2007/418787.md?page=2)