Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun
On draft lottery: phase-in approach, 2015: odds will be smoothed among 14 non-playoff teams. In 2016, NHL will increase the number of selections that will be determined by way of Lottery draw.
So starting this year, the odds will be smoothed.
In 2016 the odds will be smoothed as in 2015, but more than the 1st overall pick will be chosen by lottery.
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