Maple Leafs secure fifth-best 2026 NHL Draft Lottery odds

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The Maple Leafs have secured the fifth-worst record in the NHL, giving them a 42.1 percent chance of keeping their first-round draft pick. Their final season loss locked them into 28th overall, resulting in the fifth-highest odds for the first or second overall picks in the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery. This outcome is a consequence of a trade sending their original pick to Boston with top-five protection, and the lottery's results will determine the pick's fate.


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