Leafs' Draft Lottery Odds: A Fun Twist

0:00Welcome to NHL News today, two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. Toronto Maple Leafs fans have a glimmer of hope amid a tough season. The team is set to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016, ending the longest active streak in the National Hockey League. They traded their first round draft pick last year to the Boston Bruins for defenseman Brandon Carlo, but it's protected in the top five. To hold on to that pick, the Leafs need to finish among the five worst teams or win the draft lottery. Sitting with the eighth worst points percentage right now, they're on a five game losing skid, which could help them slide down naturally. In a fun twist, TSN ran a mock draft lottery during their trade deadline show on Friday, and the Leafs jumped all the way to the number one spot. Hosts were thrilled, joking about ping pong ball allegations, despite the fair simulation. With just the 6% chance based on their standings, they beat out teams like the Chicago Black

1:00Hawks and Vancouver Canucks. This echoes their last number one pick in 2016, when they grabbed Austin Matthews and kicked off a nine year playoff run. TSN Scouting Director Craig Button recommends pin state-winger Gavin McKenna if they land high. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, no ear buds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.