The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is just around the corner, and hockey fans are eagerly anticipating the top pick. The lottery, which takes place in June, will determine the order of the first 16 picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. As the teams with the worst records from the previous season vie for the top spot, several franchises are in prime position to land the highly coveted No. 1 pick. With the lottery odds heavily favoring the bottom-feeding teams, we take a closer look at the top contenders and who has the best shot at securing the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.


2026 NHL Draft Lottery Odds: Who Has Best Shot At No. 1  FloHockey