Reactions to Coyotes receiving No. 3 overall pick in NHL Draft Lottery
Apr 19, 2015, 6:11 PM | Updated: 7:01 pm
After the Arizona Coyotes received the No. 3 overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery Saturday night, the reaction, as one might imagine, was a strong one.
Strong, and fairly negative.
Fans had hoped badly for the No. 1 or No. 2 pick, because many believed a name like Jack Eichel or Connor McDavid could potentially save a franchise and attract even casual hockey fans to Coyotes games.
Instead, Edmonton received the No. 1 pick for the fourth time in six seasons.
With the No. 3 pick, the Coyotes could opt for Dylan Strome or Noah Hanfin, or potentially make a trade including, but not limited to, their pick.
After their fate was announced, the franchise and its fans/writers took to Twitter to voice their opinions on the situation:
.@anthonydleblanc: “We're disappointed but you immediately have to turn your focus to the fact that we have a tremendous pick (at No. 3).”
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) April 19, 2015
.@anthonydleblanc: “While I know Coyote Nation is somewhat dejected tonight, they shouldn't be. We're going to add a significant talent.”
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) April 19, 2015
LeBlanc upon hearing lottery winner: “It felt like someone punched me in the stomach.”
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) April 19, 2015
So Buffalo gets Jack Eichel & the Coyotes will pick No. 3. Hard for Coyotes fans not to be disappointed by that result.
— Craig Morgan (@cmorganfoxaz) April 19, 2015
Mother……^&^*$(!!!!! #Coyotes https://t.co/1jD1hUfK5S
— Dave Zorn (@davezorn72) April 19, 2015
And now Connor McDavid must pretend to be excited about heading to the Oilers.
— Craig Morgan (@cmorganfoxaz) April 19, 2015
Now McDavid's Oilers will beat Eichel's Sabres in the Cup, the Coyotes are moving to Seattle and we're all going to die
— Justin Emerson (@J15Emerson) April 19, 2015
Just the kind of message you want to send to the guy you'll have to pick at No. 2. https://t.co/znUc4qDKeG
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) April 19, 2015
@Donna_0903 @ArizonaCoyotes not to say that the kid at 3rd wont be great, but the first 2 will get butts in your seats. Huge business upside
— Chris (@Ducks54) April 19, 2015
@AZSports @ArizonaCoyotes can we not be reminded anymore tonight?
— Edward Salazar (@kingehdee) April 19, 2015
There are a lot of upset NHL executives tonight after seeing the #oilers get another No. 1 pick. Wonder if the system is examined again.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 19, 2015
I wish we had tanked.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) April 19, 2015
@Gambo987 legitimately depressed about this. Can Phoenix sports teams ever catch a break.
— Jordan Evans (@jbobevans1) April 19, 2015
@Gambo987 could this have sealed the fate of this franchise leaving town? We needed a big name to draw fans.
— Joshua Bomar (@Bomar_J_AZ) April 19, 2015
@ArizonaCoyotes Connor McDavid. Pretend he hasn't been picked yet. #Coyotes
— Brooks D. Simpson (@BrooksDSimpson) April 19, 2015
Coyotes fans, don’t continue reading if you’re still upset — this Oilers fan got really, really excited about the No. 1 pick:
Fan reaction @TSNBobMcKenzie @TSN_Sports pic.twitter.com/LiizEXQ32M
— Alex Graham (@AlexJGraham) April 19, 2015
