Tonight, the NHL's 16 teams that didn't make the playoffs will gather for the highly anticipated draft lottery, with the top prize being the first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. The lottery will determine the order of the top four picks, with the team that wins the draw getting the first pick, followed by the Colorado Avalanche, the Arizona Coyotes, and the Seattle Kraken. For teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, who have struggled to find consistency in recent seasons, a high pick could be the catalyst for a turnaround. With the lottery offering a glimmer of hope for teams looking to rebuild, tonight's draw is expected to be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.


Teams hope to change fortunes in tonight's NHL Draft Lottery  TSN