We couldn’t help but think of the NHL draft lottery idea that Grantland writer Sean McIndoe presented in his recent story “How to Fix the NHL’s Disastrous Tanking Situation" as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Islanders in a shootout Thursday night. It was the Blue Jackets' eighth consecutive win, equaling a franchise record. But all it appears to be earning Columbus is a bucket full of pride as the season winds down. Read more http://espn.go.com/blog/craig-custance/insider/post?id=5385