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Originally Posted by getbak
No, that is incorrect. Only the final 4 spots in the draft change based on playoff performance. The losers of the Conference Finals get picks 29 and 30, the loser of the Final gets pick 31, and the Cup Champ gets pick 32. Picks 17-32 are based entirely on the final standings.
Look at 2019, the Flames finished 2nd overall but lost in the first round, so they got pick #26.
If Vancouver holds on to finish first overall, their pick will either be 28th (if they lose in the first 2 rounds), 30th (if they lose in the Conference Final), or 31st (if they lose the Final). Since it's the Canucks, we know if won't be 32nd overall.
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So the only difference to what I thought is that the first two rounds are combined. Instead of each on their own. Otherwise it’s the same. Rounds one and two losers are ranked as per standings.
Appreciate the clarification.