An especially powerful whirlpool is known as a maelstrom; one of the more notable maelstroms is the Moskstraumen, an immense network of eddies and whirlpools off the coast of Norway. Several things can lead to the formation of a whirlpool. Most commonly, whirlpools are caused by the meeting of opposing currents. When the currents are strong enough, they can start to wrap around each other, creating a spiral of rapidly swirling water.
In this May 20, 2014, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin, left, and minority owner Jeff Cohen celebrate after the Cavaliers won the top pick in the the NBA basketball draft lottery in New York. The 2015 NBA draft lottery will take place in New York on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
Only the teams who do not make the playoffs are entered in the lottery. It is different from the NBA lottery, in that the NBA lottery sets each of the picks. In the NHL, there is one winner, and then the standings set the other picks.For example, the 26th place team wins the lottery, and moves into the first overall pick.n the NHL, there is one winner, and then the standings set the other picks. For example, the 26th place team wins the lottery, and moves into the first overall pick.