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Old 01-07-2016, 01:50 PM   #564
Hackey
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Originally Posted by _Q_ View Post
Using my quick math, if we're the 6th worst team in the NHL, our odds of picking in the top 3 is around 21% going into the draft.

Once the first ball is picked, that 21% can go either higher or lower depending on which team gets first and then second.

For comparison, the worst team in the NHL (so the Oilers), have a 51% chance of NOT drafting top 3.
Lottery will definitely be a lot more interesting this year.
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