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Originally Posted by nik-
Are they actually included in the lottery? I assume their percentages are accounted for, but would a win by them stand or be redrawn?
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According to LeBrun they are in the lottery. If they happen to win, they still get the 30th pick and everyone else's picks stay the same.
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http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/i...lchuk-leniency
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As a side note, if New Jersey misses the playoffs, it's my understanding that the current plan is for the Devils to remain in the draft lottery in April for purposes of keeping the math right in terms of the odds. So, for example, if the Devils were to win the April draft lottery, their No. 1 overall pick would be taken over by the club that ended up No. 2 overall in the lottery, with every team behind them also moving up a spot as the Devils claim the 30th overall selection.
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