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Originally Posted by MisterJoji
Been searching everywhere for concrete info on this, but it sounds like it's as you described. Winner gets 1st and then the rest are based on standings. Personally I like the NBA's model that picks 1-14 are determined by lottery. Stops the tanking on purpose routines "some" franchises like to follow. But with the luck we have had so far this year, I could see us having the highest chance of 1st overall (25%) and the Oilers will barely not make the playoffs and have a 2% chance of winning and will still get it.
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I believe on the McKenzie mid-year prospect rankings, Bob indicated that the NHL would adjust the probabilities slightly allowing the worst team in the league a greater likelihood of getting the 1st overall pick (likely similar to the NBA model). I do like the idea of any team in the lottery getting the first pick; as long as Calgary's not bumped beyond 6 if it were to break down that way.