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Islanders & NHL News: Rocky promotion, Schaefer Calder formality, Leafs lottery
TL;DR
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL draft lottery, securing the #1 pick. This outcome prevents their high first-round pick from transferring to the Boston Bruins, while the San Jose Sharks also secured the 2nd pick.
Key points
- Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL draft lottery for the #1 pick
- Leafs' high first-round pick won't transfer to the Bruins
- San Jose Sharks secured the 2nd pick in the draft lottery
- Sharks have three consecutive years with a top-two pick
- Vancouver Canucks missed out on a higher draft pick
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A day after a widely panned press conference to introduce their new GM and figurehead, the Toronto Maple Leafs were handed a gift by the hockey gods/conspiracy forces by winning the draft lottery to get the #1 pick this summer.
This was quite the cliffhanger, as had just one lower team won the first or second pick lottery, the Leafs would have fallen out of the top five, meaning their high first-round pick would transfer to the Bruins as part of a trade that was only top-five protected.
Making matters worse for the last-place Vancouver Canucks, the San Jose Sharks then won the 2nd-pick lottery, giving them three consecutive years with a pick in the top two, and four consecutive years with a pick in the top four. While the Sharks took a big step forward this season, the tanking residue is still paying dividends.
And, of course, Toronto and San Jose’s lottery wins mean the Rangers drop from 3rd overall to 5th. Pity, that.
Islanders News
- In far less surprising news, the NHL announced the Calder finalists as shoe-in Matthew Schaefer (duh), preseason favorite Ivan Demidev and the Ducks’ Beckett Sennecke. This award is voted on by the writers. [NHL | Newsday]
Q&A
What does the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery mean for their future?
Winning the draft lottery allows the Toronto Maple Leafs to select the top prospect, which could significantly enhance their roster and future performance.
How did the draft lottery affect the Vancouver Canucks?
The Vancouver Canucks, finishing last, faced the consequence of losing their chance at a higher pick, as the Leafs' win meant they could not benefit from a top-five selection.
What impact does the San Jose Sharks' 2nd pick have on their rebuilding process?
The San Jose Sharks securing the 2nd pick continues their trend of acquiring high draft picks, which is crucial for their rebuilding strategy and future competitiveness.
