Who's in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery? These 11 teams can win the No. 1 pick
Briefly

The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery is set following the conclusion of the 2024-25 regular season. The San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks remain at the forefront for the No. 1 pick, thanks to their 32nd and 31st standings in the league. San Jose has a significant 25.5% chance, having won the previous year's lottery. Chicago, on the other hand, looks to secure a top-two selection for the third consecutive year. The lottery process involves complex odds and combinations, allowing 11 teams a chance at the coveted top picks.
The San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks dominated the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery odds once again, with the Sharks leading at 25.5% and the Blackhawks at 13.5%.
The Sharks could become the first franchise since Edmonton Oilers to secure the No. 1 pick in consecutive drafts, indicating a strategic focus on rebuilding.
The NHL draft lottery distributes combinations among teams, giving the worst teams the highest odds to land the top selections, utilizing a randomized process.
The excitement builds as teams anticipate the draft lottery, which will determine the futures of clubs and provide opportunities for new talent.
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