"History Repeats: Maple Leafs Win Draft Lottery, Secure Top Pick for Third Time The Toronto Maple Leafs are poised to make another splash in the NHL Draft after winning the league's annual lottery. With a 8.5 percent chance of success, the team secured the first overall pick, a position they've held twice before. In 2016, they used that pick to select forward Auston Matthews, who has since become a franchise cornerstone. As the team looks to rebuild and contend for a Stanley Cup, the selection of a top prospect could be a crucial step in their journey. What's next for the Maple Leafs and their draft plans?"
The Maple Leafs, who at 8.5 percent had the fifth-best chance of winning the lottery, would pick No. 1 for the third time. They chose forward Auston Matthews No. 1 in the 2016 NHL Draft and forward ...
