Unpopular opinion: tanking is neat and teams should do it to their heart’s content. While I wouldn’t make a habit of trading the Erik Karlssons and Mark Stones of the world, I enjoy me a good ol’ fashioned tank. And so I preface this week’s question in saying that I will embrace a run for the 2021 draft lottery with open arms. If you can’t legitimately compete for the Stanley Cup then why not aim for first overall pick, right?
Well, as many of you will point out, there are plenty of reasons NOT to tank.