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NHL Draft Lottery 2026 Leafs land first pick as Vancouver waits again
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Published on 6 May 2026
Vancouver had the best odds and still missed first
In the NHL Draft Lottery 2026, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the coveted first pick despite having only 8.5% odds, the fifth-highest in the pool. Vancouver, which entered with the top 18.5% odds, did not secure the top spot and has never previously received the first overall pick. The result reshuffles expectations for upcoming prospects.
- Toronto Maple Leafs won the first overall pick with 8.5% odds
- Vancouver had the highest odds at 18.5% but missed the top pick
- Vancouver has never before received the first pick in the NHL draft
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