Sabres wrote:

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Why do you think Detriot and NJ (in the NHL) have great pools? Cuz they draft well. This percentage isnt only a reflection to the direction of your team, but a reward for good "scouting".

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The reward for good scouting is a good team in the future and potential cup runs.  Not to many fans show up to games to see a team that has good prospects in the minors.  Fans show up to watch a team with talent on the ice and a team that wins.  These are the teams that make money in real life, not the ones that are bad.