NHL Preliminary Lottery Set for May 7; Sharks and Blackhawks compete for first pick originally appeared in NBC Sports Bay Area
While the Stanley Cup Gameoffs continue, teams on the opposite end of the spectrum eagerly await a different date.
The NHL draft is almost here, with three teams in particular hoping to land the No. 1 overall pick.
Of course, there’s always the chance that a team with a lower percentage could move up the ladder to come in first, but that won’t be known until the lottery is official.
So here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, from the date to how to watch and more:
When is the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery?
The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery will take place on Tuesday, May 7th.
Which teams have the highest odds in the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery?
Three teams have at least an 11.5% chance or better of picking first. O São José Sharks lead the way, followed by the Chicago Blackhawks (who picked first overall last season) and Anaheim Ducks:
1. San Jose Sharks: 18.5 percent
two. Chicago Blackhawks: 13.5 percent
3. Anaheim Ducks: 11.5 percent
4. Columbus Blue Jackets: 9.5 percent
5. Montreal Canadiens: 8.5 percent
6. Utah (formerly Arizona Coyotes): 7.5 percent
7. Ottawa Senators: 6.5 percent
8. Seattle Kraken: 6.0 percent
9. Calgary Flames: 5.0 percent
10. New Jersey Devils: 3.5 percent
11. Buffalo Sabers: 3.0 percent
12. Philadelphia flyers: 2.5 percent
13. Minnesota Wild: 2.0 percent
14. Pittsburgh Penguins: 1.5 percent (if Pittsburgh’s pick this year is in the top 10, he will have the option to transfer his 2025 first-round pick to the Sharks instead of his 2024 pick as a condition on negotiation by Erik Karlsson.)
15. Detroit Red Wings: 0.5 percent
16. St. Louis Blues: 0.5 percent
How to watch the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery
The lottery will be broadcast on ESPN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
When is the 2024 NHL Draft?
The 2024 NHL Draft is scheduled to be held from Friday, June 28th to Saturday, June 29th.
