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Ready for the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery?
Mark your calendars, hockey fans! The much-anticipated lottery is set to take place next Monday at the NHL Network studios in New Jersey, broadcast on ESPN.
In two phases, the order of the top 16 picks for the June draft will be determined. The first phase will assign the first pick, while the second phase will determine who gets the second pick. Interestingly, teams can only move up a maximum of 10 spots in the lottery, making only the 11 worst teams eligible for the coveted first pick.
The 2025 draft, while not being hailed as one of the strongest in recent years, is still exciting due to prospects like defenseman Matthew Schaefer and center Michael Misa, both from the Ontario Hockey League. These two are considered the top North American prospects, according to the NHL's Central Scouting.
Last year, the San Jose Sharks won the lottery, securing the first pick for the second consecutive year. They selected Macklin Celebrini first overall, who, despite the Sharks finishing last in the league, scored 25 goals and had 38 assists in his rookie season.
This year, the Sharks have an impressive 25.5% chance of winning the lottery again. However, if a team that finished between 12th and 16th wins, the Sharks' chances are foiled. The Chicago Blackhawks follow closely with a 13.5% chance, while the Nashville Predators have a 11.5% chance, the Philadelphia Flyers have a 9.5%, and the Boston Bruins have an 8.5% chance of winning.
If you're wondering about other teams' odds, here's a quick rundown: The Seattle Kraken have a 7.5% chance, followed by the Buffalo Sabres at 6.5%, the Anaheim Ducks at 6.0%, the Pittsburgh Penguins at 5.0%, the New York Islanders at 3.5%, and the New York Rangers at 3.0%. The Detroit Red Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets, Utah Hockey Club, Vancouver Canucks, and Calgary Flames all have a 2.5%, 2.0%, 1.5%, 0.5%, and 0.5% chance, respectively, but they can only enter the second draw[1][2]. Remember, the lottery odds may vary due to discrepancies in reports[2][3].
Don't miss out on the action! Tune in next Monday to find out who will claim thefirst pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The draft itself will take place June 27–28 in Los Angeles[1][3].
[1] https://www.espn.com/nhl/draft2025[2] https://www.sportscasting.com/nhl-2025-draft-lottery-odds/[3] https://www.nhl.com/news/2025-nhl-draft-lottery-order-odds-analysis/c-331554050[4] https://havoikpiirat.fi/tietoa-tuolloisen-nhl-valikannasta-odds-ja-misit-asujat-torviovat-joisseen-joukkoon/
The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, scheduled for next Monday, will place Montreal under the spotlight, along with other teams, as the premier event is set to take place at the NHL Network studios in New Jersey, broadcast on ESPN. Montreal, like other teams, will be vying for a high draft position, particularly the top pick, which can catapult prospects such as defenseman Matthew Schaefer and center Michael Misa into the limelight. The Sharks currently hold the best odds, with a 25.5% chance, to win the lottery and secure the first pick, though the Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, Seattle Kraken, Buffalo Sabres, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, and New York Rangers all have varying chances to claim the top pick, with the draft scheduled for June 27–28 in Los Angeles.

