One of these teams is the Chicago Blackhawks, who traded Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach in order to go after Connor Bedard.
Despite their teams' best efforts, some players aren't committed to the tank.
Players are wired to win, and in the case of the Chicago Blackhawks, two players weren't afraid to speak out against their management.
Seth Jones was a massive bring-in by the Hawks, costing them picks, prospects, and $76-million. He decided to explain his view on the tank:
He was then joined by Mackenzie Entwhistle, who, granted, probably wouldn't even be in the NHL if it weren't for the tank:
Whether the Blackhawks miraculously become unbeatable and win the cup, or, they more likely end up at the bottom of the pack with good odds for the lottery, this season won't be for nothing.
Source Maple Leafs Daily: Players admit to having a chip on their shoulder, actively trying to screw their organization out of the 1st overall pick
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29 JANVIER | 1283 ANSWERS NHL Players Admit Publicly Trying to Sabotage Their Organization Do you think the Blackhawks are tanking? | ||
Yes | 1036 | 80.7 % |
No | 247 | 19.3 % |
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