This event gets its own TSN broadcast for reasons of hockey and Canada, especially given the audience this year. It’s a sad indictment of the current NHL affairs north of the border that six Canadian fan bases will be hoping for a miracle during tonight’s lottery draw.
The team with the best odds last picked first in 2010. The Leafs have an 8.7% chance of moving down to 9th overall, but a 3.6% chance of moving all the way up to 1st.
Obligatory:
| Pick | Lottery Odds |
|---|---|
| 1 - Buffalo | 25.00% |
| 2 - Florida | 18.80% |
| 3 - Edmonton | 14.20% |
| 4 - Calgary | 10.70% |
| 5 - NY Islanders | 8.10% |
| 6 - Vancouver | 6.20% |
| 7 - Carolina | 4.70% |
| 8 - Toronto | 3.60% |
| 9 - Winnipeg | 2.70% |
| 10 - Ottawa | 2.10% |
| 11 - New Jersey | 1.50% |
| 12 - Nashville | 1.10% |
| 13 - Phoenix | 0.80% |
| 14 - Washington | 0.50% |
Bill Daly will reveal the results at 8 p.m. EST on TSN.




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