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Maple Leafs finally know their NHL Draft lottery odds, chance of Bruins getting 1st-round pick
TL;DR
The Toronto Maple Leafs have finalized their NHL Draft lottery odds and the potential of conveying their first-round pick to the Boston Bruins. Their recent losses have influenced the outcome of this decision.
Key points
- Toronto Maple Leafs know their NHL Draft lottery odds
- Chance of Bruins getting first-round pick confirmed
- Maple Leafs lost five of their last six games
Brandon CarloToronto Maple LeafsBoston Bruins
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The Toronto Maple Leafs finally know their chances.
They've been wondering all season whether they'll keep their first-round pick or convey it to the Boston Bruins. Their NHL Draft lottery odds are now set.
The Leafs "did what they could" by losing five of their last six games in regulation and dropping the other in overtime.
It's the pick that moved in the Brandon Carlo trade during the 2024-25 season. The Leafs sent a first-rounder and Fraser Minten to Boston in exchange for the defenseman Carlo.
That first-round pick for 2026 had a protection on it: If it ends up being a top-five selection, the Maple Leafs keep the pick.
If if ends up anywhere from No. 6 and beyond, the Bruins get to make the pick.
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Given the rough season in Toronto, losing a first-round pick in a quality draft class would add insult to injury.
The Maple Leafs' losing finish did put them into the fifth-best lottery odds.
That's 8.5% chance of picking first, 8.6% for second, 0.3% for third and 24.5% for fifth. That leaves it at 56.2% of conveying their pick to the Bruins.
That's not perfect, but given that they spent much of the second half with higher than 80% chance of sending the pick to the Bruins, a nearly 50-50 chance has to feel at least a little bit better.
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Q&A
What are the Toronto Maple Leafs' NHL Draft lottery odds?
The Toronto Maple Leafs' NHL Draft lottery odds have now been established following their recent performance.
Why might the Maple Leafs have to convey their first-round pick to the Bruins?
The Maple Leafs may need to convey their first-round pick to the Bruins due to the terms of the trade involving Brandon Carlo.
How did the Maple Leafs perform leading up to the draft lottery?
The Maple Leafs lost five of their last six games in regulation and one in overtime, impacting their draft lottery odds.
