The Pick Settings section allows commissioners to control how and when picks are made in their NHL Pick’em contest. These settings help define deadlines, requirements, and overall pick behavior for participants.
Key Settings Explained:
Contest Starting Week
Select the week your contest will begin (e.g., Week 26)
Determines when participants can start making picks
Your contest will follow the schedule from that selected week onward
Pick Deadline
Defines when picks lock each week
Example: First game on Saturdays
After the deadline passes, no picks can be submitted or edited
Pick Requirement Options
Choose how many games participants must pick each week
Options include:
Pick all games
Pick a specific number of games (e.g., 10, 9, 8, etc.)
This allows you to customize how simple or strategic your contest is for your group.
Automatic Picks Options
Controls what happens if a participant does not submit picks
Available options may include:
No automatic picks
Automatically assign all home teams
Automatically assign all away teams
This setting helps determine how strict or forgiving your contest is.
Tiebreaker
Toggle to enable or disable a tiebreaker
When enabled, ties are resolved using the contest’s tiebreaker rules (e.g., total combined goals)
Important Notes
Your starting week should align with when your group is ready to begin
Pick deadlines cannot be edited once set
Pick deadlines are enforced strictly for fairness
Some settings may be locked after the contest starts
Key Reminder
Pick Settings directly impact how your contest runs week-to-week. Be sure to review your pick requirements and auto-pick settings carefully before your contest begins.