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NHL Announces Draft Lottery Date; Plus Odds Based on Placement

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Jon
April 20, 2022  (4:55 PM)
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The NHL Draft is always full of juicy storylines & drama. This year's will be no different, as bottom feeders compete for the top pick in the draft, which will likely be used to select top prospect Shane Wright.

Today, the League announced the Lottery date:

Additionally, the odds have been made public as to each team's respective chances at "winning" the lottery. The most any one team can jump is ten spots.

Here are the odds:

Who do you think ends with the 1st Overall Pick?

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AVRIL 20   |   377 ANSWERS
NHL Announces Draft Lottery Date; Plus Odds Based on Placement

Who will draft first in the 2022 NHL Draft?

Arizona8923.6 %
Montreal15841.9 %
Philadelphia5013.3 %
Other8021.2 %
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