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Originally Posted by The Cobra
It was 3.5% to get the first pick. It was 11.4% to get one of the top 3 picks.
But I agree the risk was very acceptable.
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This site says it was more like 8% to pick top 3.
http://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nhl/n...11ox1pb7tfjeiz
However, I don't think it works that way. I think the Isles had a 2.5% chance to win 1st, a 2.7% chance to win 2nd and a 3% chance to win 3rd. I don't think you add those up. I think the odds are static.
http://www.tankathon.com/nhl/pick_odds