Last night the annual draft lottery was conducted by the NHL. For those who don't know, the draft lottery is the way in which the league decides who picks in what order for the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.
Unlike the NBA, however, the NHL doesn't guarantee the first pick to the worst team in the league. Instead, there is a lottery in which each team that did not make the playoffs the previous year has a certain chance to move up or down in order.
Since teams only can move up four spots, only the five teams with the fewest points this season -- the Islanders, Lightning, Avalanche, Thrashers and Kings -- were in the running to claim the top spot.
Interestingly enough, no teams moved from their actual spot, and everyone will pick in the order that they were in for the regular season standings.
The Islanders won the lottery and get the first pick of the NHL Entry Draft. Most likely, they will take OHL Phenom John Tavares, but they could also go for Swedish defensman Victor Hedman. It all depends on what direction they want to take the franchise. Build from the defense, or grab the flashy center.
With the state of their fanbase, i'd say they take Tavares, hands down.
The full list of draft positions, and picks per round can be found here.
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