For the other 14 teams that missed the Stanley Cup playoffs, this time of year offers only one solace: the NHL draft lottery simulator. The 2017 NHL entry draft will feature another team in the mix, the Vegas Golden Knights, due to expansion in the fall.
NHL draft lottery 2017 odds: Avalanche still command the top spot
Colorado is in position to win a No. 1 draft pick for the first time since 2013.
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As such, the draft lottery is a bit more hectic this season with the inclusion of Vegas. The Golden Knights have the third-best odds with the Coyotes to pick first, and they can’t drop lower than sixth in the order.
Still, it’s no surprise that the Avalanche have the best odds at 17.936 percent, considering they’ve been leading the NHL’s basement for most of the season. The No. 1 spot will likely draft star center Nolan Patrick — or will they? — but this year’s crop of picks looks to be thinner than years past.
You can check out the NHL draft lottery odds below, and play with the equally fun NHL Lottery Simulator right here.
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