Hello folks! And so, the moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived: Game 2 of the New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning the 2016 NHL Draft Lottery.
You can catch the festivities beginning at 6:00 PM CT on CBC, NBC and TVA Sports. If away from the television, Sportsnet is providing a live stream here.
In addition, the AIH Superfans are hosting a Draft Lottery Spectacular on Blab, also beginning at 6:00 PM CT. Join us and behold my ridiculous attire, courtesy of an ill-considered Twitter poll!
For quick reference, here are the odds all fourteen teams have at winning the first overall selection:
- Toronto Maple Leafs – 20.0%
- Edmonton Oilers – 13.5%
- Vancouver Canucks – 11.5%
- Columbus Blue Jackets – 9.5%
- Calgary Flames – 8.5%
- Winnipeg Jets – 7.5%
- Arizona Coyotes – 6.5%
- Buffalo Sabres – 6.0%
- Montreal Canadiens – 5.0%
- Colorado Avalanche – 3.5%
- New Jersey Devils – 3.0%
- Ottawa Senators – 2.5%
- Carolina Hurricanes – 2.0%
- Boston Bruins – 1.0%
Not to mention, here are Winnipeg's odds at each eligible position:
- 1st overall – 7.5%
- 2nd overall – 7.8%
- 3rd overall – 8.1%
- 6th overall – 17.5%
- 7th overall – 39.3%
- 8th overall – 17.9%
- 9th overall -1.7%
On that note, happy draft lottery! And may the odds be ever in our favour.
| Option | Votes |
|---|---|
| 1st overall | 9 |
| 2nd overall | 42 |
| 3rd overall | 8 |
| 6th overall | 2 |
| 7th overall | 9 |
| 8th overall | 4 |
| 9th overall | 2 |
